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- Albany (V-9) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
- Aeronautical map of Albany, New York and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and other various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
- [Brochure for the Women's History Month Celebration for the Third Infantry Division]
- Brochure for the Women's History Month celebration, "Women of Courage and Vision," hosted by the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) at the Hunter Army Airfield serving Fort Stewart in Savannah, Georgia on March 6, 2001. The front cover displays the Third Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, a small crest, and a portrait of Helen W. Snapp surrounded by six smaller images of women in the military, including Rosie the Riveter and women wearing service uniforms. The Sequence of Events listed on the second page includes the names of the speakers for each event: Welcome by Sargent Pandy, National Anthem (stand) by Sargent Requita Williams, Invocation (stand) by Apostle Wilhelmenia Brown, a Video Presentation, Introduction of Speaker by Colonel Betson, Guest Speaker speech by Miss Helen Wyatt Snapp, Unveiling by Third Infantry Soldiers, Presentation by Colonel Betson, Benediction (stand) by Miss Lillian Shun, and finally the Marne Song and the Army Song sung by all. It contains a military biography of Helen Snapp, and the last two pages contain the lyrics for the Marne and Army songs. The back cover displays a crest with the words "Nous Resterons La."
- [Catherine Parker WASP Diploma]
- Diploma certifying that Catherine Parker completed the Women Airforce Service Pilots training program.
- [Catherine Parker WASP Promotion]
- Photocopy of a notice of personnel action from the War Department promoting Catherine Parker from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new pay-grade.
- [Certificate for R. J. Austin]
- Certificate of course completion for R. J. Hall, with a note in blue pen seen in the top left corner that reads, "190 packed, 5 Nov 63".
- [Certificate of Elimination, April 1943]
- Text certifying that five women have been eliminated from the training program at Avenger Field (the 318th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment) in March and April 1943. It includes name, date eliminated, and reason for each person; one name has been stricken from the list with a handwritten note.
- [Certificate of Pilot Trainees Eliminated in March 1943]
- Text certifying that three women have been eliminated from the training program at Avenger Field (the 318th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment) on March 31, 1943. It includes name, date eliminated, and reason for each person.
- [Clipping: Carter Fails on Campaign Promise]
- Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing President Carter's lack of support for militarizing the WASP. The page also contains a column from the chairman of the NAVPA and two articles. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital system.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Off she went into the wild blue yonder]
- Newspaper clipping titled "Off she went into the wild blue yonder," written by Frog Smith for The News-Press. It discusses the life of Jacqueline Cochran and continues on 2D under the title of "Pilot."
- [Clipping photocopies: Female fliers' wartime work finally winning recognition]
- Photocopies of newspaper clippings of an article about female pilots from WWII being recognized for their service. The article includes photographs of the pilots, including Betty Williamson Shipley, Madge Leon Moore, Dorothy Smith Lucas, and Holly Hollinger Grasso.
- [Clipping photocopy: Would Halt Rise of Women Pilots]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping that includes an article about a report from the Civil Service Investigating Committee, advising the cutting of the WASP program. The grounds for this advice is to make way for excess male pilots in the Air Force. Other articles surround the article about cutting the WASP program, including some about politics and war. At the top of the photocopy, the page number of the article is handwritten.
- [Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight]
- Newspaper clipping titled "Sharing the Thrill of Flight" from the Miami Herald. It includes four photographs. The top left photo is of Fernando Botlho posing with former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Helen Snapp in front of the Brazilian Demoiselle aircraft. The top right photo is of a young boy posing in a restored antique aircraft. The bottom left photo is of Dennis Labbe taking off in a Cessna O-2A aircraft. The bottom right photo is of Dennis Labbe's aircraft flying, leaving behind a trail of smoke.
- [Clipping: They just wanted to fly]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
- [Clipping: "Woman Recalls World War II Pilot Days"]
- Newspaper clipping with an article about Ruth Florey's and Clinnie Lovvorn's service with the WASP.
- [Clipping: Women contributed to WWII campaign]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP, who served in WWII as pilots, and their experiences in service. The article includes two photographs of two WASP, Madge Moore and Betty Shipley. On the back of the clipping are three different advice columns, about parenting, working life, and interpersonal relationships.
- [Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"]
- Newspaper clipping with articles about the WASP, their battle with Congress to acquire veteran status, and a brief history of them.
- Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
- Pamphlet for the Cornelia Clark Fort Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony, held on October 6, 2000 at 2 pm, at Mulberry Canyon by the Taylor County Historical Commission. Inside are images of WASP and airplanes and a bio of Cornelia Clark Fort.
- [Cornelia Yerkes aircraft rating certificate]
- Pilot rating for Cornelia Yerkes indicating that she was qualified on both single and multi-engined aircraft and seaplanes.
- [Email From Brian Moffitt to David Stallman, March 6, 2008]
- Email chain between David Stallman and Brian Moffitt discussing Stallman's and Helen Snapp's trip to North Carolina for a WASP appearance.
- [Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board and By-Laws Committee, June 6, 2006]
- Email from Caro Bosca to the WASP Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee discussing recent changes to the By-Laws Committee, proposed changes to the organization's by-laws, and the timeline for tallying the votes associated with the question of whether the WASP should hire an executive director.
- [Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings, March 6, 2008]
- Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings telling her where he got the footage from his film from.
- [Gayle Snell Graduation Award]
- Certificate issued by Aviation Enterprises, Ltd., to Gayle Snell upon her graduation from WASP training at Avenger Field.
- [Gayle Snell Graduation Award]
- Certificate issued by Aviation Enterprises, Ltd., to Gayle Snell upon her graduation from WASP training at Avenger Field.
- [Gayle Snell Individual Flight Record #1]
- Individual Flight Record for Gayle Snell, documenting her hours on different airframes as a WASP.
- [Gayle Snell Individual Flight Record #2]
- Individual Flight Record for Gayle Snell, documenting her hours on different airframes as a WASP.
- [Gayle Snell promotion]
- Promotion form ordering higher pay for WASP Gayle Snell and changing her designation from trainee to pilot.
- [Gayle Snell's Flight Training Diploma]
- Diploma given to Gayle Snell at Avenger Field upon graduating from flight training as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
- [Grant Deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie, April 5, 1978]
- Land deed from Jacqueline Cochran to William B. Rennie and Ly Anne F. Rennie and Sun an Sun Properties, acknowledging the sale of a piece of land for the sum of $544.50. The second paragraph outlines the perimeters of the land being sold, and grants an undivided 75% interest to William B. Rennie, and Ly Anne F. Rennie and an undivided 25% interest to Sun an Sun Properties.
- [Individual Flight Record for Catherine Parker #2]
- Chart listing the flight times of Catherine Parker during day and night, as well hours worked on instrument flying and in the LINK trainer, ain Sweetwater, Texas. A statement on the chart also notes the date she received her instrument flying certification.
- [Individual Flight Record for Catherine Parker #3]
- Chart listing the flight times flown by Catherine Parker as first pilot in various aircraft models at 3024th Air Force base in Marana, Arizona
- [Letter from Charles A. Prince to Victor J. Nelson, June 6, 1942]
- Copy of a letter from Charles A. Prince to Victor J. Nelson requesting the completed plans for the construction of Avenger Field.
- [Letter from Chester R. Klown to Mary Ruth Rance, April 6, 1943]
- Letter from Chester R. Klown to Mary Ruth Rance discussing the details of her application to the Women's Flying Training Program, explaining her reporting requirements and salary information.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 6, 1943]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying in hot weather, sunburns, her hectic schedule, a measles outbreak, news about friends, check flights and washouts, and needing clothes shipped. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary and the back of a graded physics quiz.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 6, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes explaining a photograph (not included) from a previous month at Love Field in Dallas, Texas. She also mentions continuing ground school (possibly for pursuit school) and her lack of sleep.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting on modifications to her plane during a ferrying trip, a future visit to Orlando, clothes and mailing personal items, and orders. Written on the back of Hotel Continental (Kansas City) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying out of Kansas City, news about the invasion of Normandy, her friend Nancy Nesbitt, recent correspondence, flying P-51s at high altitude, books, physical examinations, and her friend Bobby's marriage. Typed on the back of official memo cards.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting to pick up a P-40, visiting New York City, the Bell factory pilot lounge, and plans for future travel.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying an AT-7 to San Marcos, waiting to transition out of Love Field, a pompous taxi driver, her uniform, and the AT-7. Written on Hotel Stephen F. Austin (Austin) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 6, 1945]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing friends and family, her schedule, being issued uniforms, being prepared to get sent overseas, exploring Washington DC, talking with another Red Cross worker, and a friend's clay art. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being in an airliner's emergency landing, and divorce settlements. Typed on Hotel Sheraton stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a P-51 from Long Beach to El Centro, living accommodations in Long Beach, and her busy schedule. Typed on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 6, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent flying, being grounded in Long Beach by bad weather, borrowing a typewriter, mud, a large batch of fighters to be ferried to South America, dreams, and beds.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to family, March 6, 1943?]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her family discussing food, weather, flight training, ground school, and fellow students.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1943]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing an injured family member, a problem with her wrist, the heat at Avenger Field, her mother's birthday, Don Clifford, letters, instructor pilots and flying training, and going to a barbeque.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, July 6, 1945]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent letter, pictures of her Red Cross living quarters, getting a subscription to the New Yorker, using a Clubmobile, meeting someone from Jacksonville, clothes, the rain, attending a dance and her friend Phyllis climbing on a roof to take pictures, and advice on whether a friend (family member?) should join the Red Cross. Typed on Hotel Belleville stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, February 6, 1943?]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing Instruments Flight Instructor School classes, visiting with friends, dinner with a Lt. Hawthorne, Phil Kafka's Army commission, medical examinations, pay and leave permits, and a friendly lunchlady. On the back is an image of the IFIS insignia.
- [Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, June 6, 1996]
- Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing the printing of her book and how to go about purchasing one.
- [Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards, August 6, 1995]
- Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon Edwards including video tapes and discussing a couple of reunions she will be attending.
- [Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca, May 6, 2006]
- Letter from Eleanor Brown to Caro Bosca discussing the Action Without Meeting Ballot and recent actions taken by the WASP board.