[Aerial of Planes and WASP]

Photograph taken from a high vantage point of three planes and three blocks of WASP in formation for graduation day.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Graduation]

Photograph taken from a high vantage point of a WASP graduation ceremony. A crowd of spectators and military personnel can be seen standing amidst outdoor seating and small stage to the right, and blocks of WASP can be seen marching in to the left on a large air strip. Rows of planes can be sen parked in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Air Force Band]

Photograph of a group of men in Air Force fatigues marching across and air strip while playing band instruments. A drum major holding a staff can be seen leading the band to the right, and planes can be seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Avenger Field Patch]

Leather patch with an image of two birds flying on a blue sky background painted in the center. The border is painted with red stars and the words "Avenger Field" can be seen on the bottom edge.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 43-W-4 and 43-W-5 (open access)

Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 43-W-4 and 43-W-5

Book documenting the 43-W-4 and 43-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1943
Creator: Avenger Field (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[B-17 Flying Fortress]

Photograph of a B-17 Flying Fortress at an air show. The tail end of a blue plane is visible in the foreground and two people in a golf cart are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buildings at Avenger Field]

Photograph of a few buildings located at Avenger Field with a courtyard lined with shrubs and sidewalks seen in the foreground. A note written on the back of the photo reads, "Sweet Water, Texas Avenger Field Circa 1945".
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cadet Group Photo]

Photograph of a group of WASP cadets posed in a formation outdoors. They can be seen wearing light shirts and pants, along with side caps, and many are wearing sunglasses.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cadet Group Photo #2]

Photocopy of a group of WASP cadets posed in a formation outdoors. They can be seen wearing light shirts and pants, along with side caps, and many are wearing sunglasses.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cadets at Ease]

Photograph of a large group of WASP standing at ease in cadet uniform on an air strip. A small plane with the number 73 painted on the side can be seen in the background tot he left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cadets Marching]

Photocopy of a group of WASP trainees marching across an airstrip. Other marching groups and planes can be seen on the airstrip in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon by Marvin A. Krieger]

Photocopied cartoon of two Women Airforce Service Pilots with one pointing at the other and saying, "Psst- your chute's open!"
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon of RAF Officer by M.A. Krieger]

Photocopy of a cartoon pencil sketch of a man in a collar and tie smiling, originally drawn by Marvin Krieger. The note seen written at the bottom right edge reads, "RAF Sweetwater 1942".
Date: 1942
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of a Squadron Leader]

Photocopied cartoon sketch by Marvin Krieger of a man in an Air Force hat seen from a side portrait angle. The note written beneath the drawing reads, "Squadron Leader Billington".
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Kenneth Parker at Desk]

Photocopied cartoon sketch by M. A. Krieger of Kenneth Parker sitting at a desk with a red feather quill pointing at a document. The phrase, "Parker #1", can be seen written on the feather quill, and the name, Kenneth Parker, can be seen written on the document within the drawing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Man's Head]

Photocopied drawing of an unknown man's head created by Marvin Krieger.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, M. A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cartoon Sketch of Unknown Man]

Photocopied cartoon sketch of the head of an unidentified man, drawn by Marvin Krieger.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krieger, Marvin A.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cochran Presenting Badges]

Photograph of Jackie Cochran seen in a dark dress on an outdoor platform presenting badges to three WASP cadets seen standing to the left at graduation. Two men in uniform can be seen tot he right on the platform.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crashed Plane]

Photograph of a plane crashed in a grassy, shrub-like area, with the number 110 seen on both the tail fin and body. More damage can be seen done to the cockpit and engine than the rest of the plane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crashed Plane #2]

Photograph of a plane crashed in a grassy, shrub-like area, with the number 110 seen on both the tail fin and body. More damage can be seen done to the cockpit and engine than the rest of the plane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Debris of Plane Crash]

Photograph of a small plane crashed in a field with debris seen scattered across scene. The main hull of the plane can be seen to the right, and three men can be seen standing to the far left. A note can be seen on the back of the photo that reads, "Her safety belt was not fastened and she was trying to do aerobatics. No damage to pilot except a Saddle Oxford came off when parachute opened which to her was a greater loss than the airplane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Debris of Plane Crash #2]

Photograph of a small plane crashed in a field with debris seen scattered across scene. The main hull of the plane can be seen to the right, and three men can be seen standing to the far left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jackie Cochran Speaking at Ceremony]

Photograph of Jackie Cochran giving a speech on an outdoor platform at a WASP graduation. The photo is taken from the bottom of the platform at an angle looking up, and a man in uniform can be seen sitting to the left. A tower-like structure full of people observing can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Male Speaker at WASP Graduation]

Photograph of a man in uniform standing on an outdoor, wooden stage next to a microphone. Other uniformed personnel can be seen to the right on the stage and a crowd of WASP can be seen int he background to the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History