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[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #2] (open access)

[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #2]

Schedule of events and map of Sweetwater for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date: 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3] (open access)

[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]

Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date: 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3] (open access)

[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]

Schedule of events and map of Sweetwater for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date: 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #4] (open access)

[1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #4]

Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
Date: 1972
Creator: Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4] (open access)

[1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4]

Souvenir album commemorating the 30th reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held from June 23 to June 25, 1972 in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: 1972
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[30th Reunion Name Tag for Ken Dickson] (open access)

[30th Reunion Name Tag for Ken Dickson]

Name tag from the Women Airforce Service Pilots 30th reunion that features an illustration of a flying fifinella gremlin in the top left. The name, "Ken Dickson" is handwritten on the tag in red ink along with the phrase, "C of C".
Date: 1972-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

CG-20 World Aeronautical Chart

Aeronautical map of the central United States, or region "CG-20", showing cities, roads, and topographical features, as well as aeronautical and radio frequency symbols for flight navigation. Various pencil notes are written on the map's margins. Scale 1:1,000,000
Date: March 2, 1972
Creator: United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cleo Fuchs Name Card for WASP 30th Reunion] (open access)

[Cleo Fuchs Name Card for WASP 30th Reunion]

Name card for Cleo Fuchs for the WASP 30th Reunion events in Sweetwater, Texas June 23-24 in 1972. The Fifinella image is in the upper left corner.
Date: ~1972-06-23
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date: June 18, 1972
Creator: Albuquerque Journal
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor] (open access)

[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]

Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: July 6, 1972
Creator: Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They Ride Together Again] (open access)

[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]

Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Best, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: Lynch, Dudley
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News Sunday Magazine, Southwest Scene, discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion at Avenger Field and the memories of the flight training they received there, as recalled by WASP member, Ann Rooney. Advertisements and comics are also printed throughout the clipping.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: Lynch, Dudley
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denver Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 6th Edition

Aeronautical map of a four state region consisting of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado that shows topographical features, ranch lands, national parks, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. An enlarged portion of the map in the bottom left corner shows a closer look at Denver, Colorado and its surrounding cities. Scale 1:500,000.
Date: March 2, 1972
Creator: United States. Department of Commerce.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Federal Aviation Administration to Jim Couch] (open access)

[Envelope from Federal Aviation Administration to Jim Couch]

Empty envelope addressed from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. "Sweetwater Airshow" is handwritten in the center and "Mr. Jim Couch 3:00 Friday" is handwritten on the left edge.
Date: 1972~
Creator: United States. Federal Aviation Administration.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fifinella Matchbook]

Commemorative matchbook made for the 30th WASP reunion on June 23-25, 1972. The matchbook has a Fifinella mascot, as designed by Walt Disney, printed in blue on the cover along with the group name, "Order of the Fifinella". Information about the reunion in Sweetwater can be seen printed in blue on the back.
Date: 1972~
Creator: Diamond Match Division
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion] (open access)

[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion]

Flyer for the 1972 WASP reunion advertising the unveiling of the WASP memorial monument in Sweetwater, along with various entertainment and speakers.
Date: 1972
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2] (open access)

[Flyer: 1972 WASP Reunion #2]

Flyer for the 1972 WASP reunion advertising the unveiling of the WASP memorial monument in Sweetwater, along with various entertainment and speakers.
Date: 1972
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group at WASP Memorial]

Photograph of several people in formal attire and military uniform gathered around a stone WASP memorial with inscriptions carved in it. The wording on the memorial indicates it may be located at Avenger Field. A note in pencil on the back of the page reads, "1972 Reunion Photos - 250".
Date: 1972?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter Editor, June 30, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter Editor, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter editor thanking the city of Sweetwater and other parties for the WASP welcoming.
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, June 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, June 20, 1972]

Letter from Dale Martin to the Women Airforce Pilots thanking them for hosting their 30th Memorial Reunion at the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce.
Date: June 20, 1972
Creator: Martin, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Martin to Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans, June 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Martin to Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans, June 20, 1972]

Letter from Dale Martin, president of the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, extending well-wishes to the participants of the 1972 WASP reunion.
Date: June 20, 1972
Creator: Martin, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Hausenfluke to the WASP Organization] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Hausenfluke to the WASP Organization]

Letter from Gene Hausenfluke to the Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing the completion of their 1972 reunion "pictorial dictionaries" and the fixed issues with printing and publication of the materials.
Date: 1972~
Creator: Hausenfluke, Gene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History