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- [Newsletter: Shreveport Altrusan]
- Photocopy of a newsletter for the Altrusa Club of Shreveport with information on events and news pertaining to the group's members. The back of the copy is stamped and addressed to Flavia Leary.
- [Letter from Ken Arnold to Charlyne Creger, June 9, 1999]
- Letter from Ken Arnold to Charlyne Creger requesting information about the Women Ariforce Service Pilots and the Soviet women pilots for The Remembering Project he is working on.
- [Shreveport Flag Day Proclamation]
- Photocopy of a proclamation made by mayor Hazel Beard of Shreveport, Louisiana, declaring the 50th anniversary of World War II as Flag Day in honor of both the men and women who served during the war.
- [Clipping: Residents speak out on water rate increase]
- Newspaper clipping sharing the concerns of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger and other Shreveport residents in regards to the water rate increase of 2003.
- [T&P Trains #633 and #611]
- Photograph of T&P trains #633 and #611 side by side in Shreveport, Louisiana. Written underneath the image are "Shreveport, La. Mar 11th 1948 (I-IAR)" and "H. J. Boudreaux."
- [T&P Train #330]
- Photograph of T&P train #330 moving south of Belcher, Louisiana. There is a large plume of light smoke rising from the engine. Written underneath the image are "[sic] T&P #330 with the T&P - TS&N Local #49 south of Belcher, La. Feb 20th 1939" and "A. E. Brown Photo / Louis Saillard Collection."
- [T&P Train #712]
- Photograph of T&P train #712. Written below the image are "[sic] T&P #712 with Train No. 25 at Cut Off Jct, La. 1931" and "A. E. Brown Photo / Louis Saillard Collection."
- [Train Engine #700 and Cars]
- Photograph of train engine #700 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "700" is visible on the front. Smoke billows to the right from the front chimney. Electrical poles line the grassy side on the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #700 with Train No. 21 the 'Louisiana Limited' at Shreveport, LA. Sept 29th 1940."
- [Train Engine #700 and Cars - Shreveport, Louisiana]
- Photograph of train engine #700 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "700" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Smoke billows from the front chimney. Additional tracks lay to the side in front. Another train sits on the tracks behind, a section of roofing farther back. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. 1940 Union Station."
- [Train Engine #701 and Cars]
- Photograph of train engine #701 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "701" is visible on the front. Smoke billows to the right from the front chimney. A railway signal stands to the left of the train. Electrical poles line the grassy side on the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "T&P #701 with the 'Louisiana Limited' west of Cut Off Jct LA. Mar 3rd 1940."
- [Train Engine #905 and Car - Shreveport, Louisiana]
- Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "905" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the front and behind. Another train sits on the tracks just behind on the left. Buildings can be seen in the background right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. 1936."
- [Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]
- Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
- [Personal Narrative William John Bryan]
- Personal narrative written by William John Bryan describing his time at Texas A&M and the careers of some of his fellow classmates. A postcard clipping of a silhouetted bugle player is with the narrative. "Museum" is written in pencil several time at the top edge of the first page.
- [Train Engine #354 and Car - Shreveport, Louisiana]
- Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "354" is visible on the engine. Various parts and debris fill the bottom of the frame. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. Aug 24th 1936 - P.&MT.P. #354."
- [Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]
- Copy of a letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger informing her that the president is unable to provide his personal autograph due to the large number of requests they receive. He extends gratitude from President Clinton to Ms. Creger for showing interest in his administration.
- [Letter from George Bush to Charlyne Creger, March 18, 1991]
- Letter from President George Bush to Charlyne Creger discussing the United States' participation in conflicts in the Persian Gulf Region.
- [Aftermath of a Boiler Explosion]
- Photograph of wreckage from a boiler explosion in Shreveport, Louisiana. A small group of people are posing for a picture among the wreckage. Written beneath the image are "T&P #311 Shreveport, La. 1927 (Boiler Explosion)" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [T&P Train #245 in Front of a Water Tower]
- Photograph of T&P train #245 in front of a water tower. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. Jun 6th 1936" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [T&P Train #807]
- Photograph of T&P train #807 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Written underneath the image are "Shreveport, La Aug 19 1951" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [T&P Train #810]
- Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Another train is partially visible in the background. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. May 2 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [Train #169 at Hollywood Yard]
- Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #169. Written below the image are "Hollywood Yard, La 1931" and "R.H. Carlson."
- [Train #191 at Hollywood Yard, Louisiana]
- Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #191 in Hollywood Yard, Louisiana. Below the image is written "[sic] Hollywood Yard La. 1931 (Left Side)" and "R.H.Carlson."
- [Train #805 in Shreveport, Louisiana]
- Photograph of train #805 in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a train visible behind the engine. Below the image are written "Shreveport, La. July 12 1949" and "R.H.Carlson."
- [Train #807 With Men Climbing on Top]
- Photograph of train #807 in Shreveport, Louisiana. There are two men climbing on top. The text below the image says "Shreveport, La. Jun 18 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."
- [T&P Train #807 in Shadow]
- Photograph of T&P train #807 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The train is in shadow. There is text below the image that says "[sic] Shreveport La Mar 22 1948" and "H.E.Chelf."
- [Shreveport Depot]
- Photograph of the T&P Depot in Shreveport, Louisiana. Text on the image says "T&P Depot 1910 Shreveport, La." Written below the image is "H.D. Conner Collection."
- [Train Station in Shreveport, Louisiana]
- Photograph of the train station in Shreveport, Louisiana. Text on the image says "Texas & Pacific Depot Shreveport, Louisiana." The text below the image says "Shreveport, La. Jun 6th 1976" and "H. D. Conner."
- [Draft of Rosa Charlyne Creger Autobiography Essay]
- Draft of an autobiographic essay written by Charlyne Creger describing her experience flying as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot, how it led to her career as a nurse and anesthesiologist and her travels in the later years of her life. Correction notes are handwritten in a few places.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger, December, 1995]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger, November 25, 2001]
- Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger explaining why she missed the WASP reunion in October and sharing her experiences, education and employment history as a nurse.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley, October 15, 1999]
- Copy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Judith Farley thanking her and her coworkers for their hospitality at a previous visit, and thanking the Veterans Hospital for all their help.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards, December 24, 1994]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards telling a story about her parents and a past visit to Europe.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1993]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards telling him to make sure her name is written correctly as she is listed as a donor for the "Plague Jewel", about Steve Morgan giving her a set of drawings, and the medicine she has been taking.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]
- Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, October 11, 1986]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards about how tired she was when she got home from vacation and the hospitality she received when she was away.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, July 26, 1975]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Women Airforce Service Pilots informing them that she is their new newsletter contact. She also gives them some updates about upcoming events and changes to their organization.
- [National World War II Memorial Donation]
- Document filled out by Charlyne Creger confirming that she mailed in a check donation to the National World War II Memorial.
- [WWII Registry of Remembrances Form]
- Form filled out by Charlyne Creger to register herself in the World War II Registry of Remembrances in Washington D.C.
- [Train #807]
- Photograph of a closeup shot of train #807. On the car behind the engine "Texas & Pacific" is visible. Text below the image says "Shreveport, La. Sept 5th 1951" and "C.J.DeVilbiss."
- Last Will and Testament of Michael Dixon
- Final will and testament of Michael Dixon, in which he grant his estate to his friend, Charlyne Creger.
- [Veteran's Day Program Speech Card]
- Introduction speech notes for Sharon Douglas to read at a middle School Veteran's Day Ceremony at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet.
- [Clipping: Aviatrixes]
- Newspaper clipping showing a journal photo of the Women Airforce Service Pilots having lunch with one of Russia's Night Witches. The ladies in the photo are wearing business casual attire and are seated around a table with open menu books.
- [Letter from Captain Henry L. Fones to Charlyne Creger, April 2, 1951]
- Letter from Captain Henry L. Fones on behalf of Lt. Colonel M. F. Barlow to Charlyne Creger discussing her appointment to the United States Air Force Reserve.
- [Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 30, 1939]
- Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan describing his thankfulness for his friends. On the back is a typed out soliloquy from Hamlet.
- [Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy Jr. to W. J. Bryan, October 21, 1947]
- Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan letting Bryan know Hardy's "Papa" passed away.
- [Letter from Chas. A. Hazen to T. N. Carswell - December 2, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Americanism Committee, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. A. Hazen, Managing Editor, The Shreveport Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, dated December 2, 1941. Hazen advises Carswell that he was asked by Mr. Ewing to answer the letter requesting a definition of Americanism and proceeds to define Americanism.
- [Miss Charlyne Rosa Creger Day Proclamation]
- Proclamation from the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana declaring the day of November 7, 2003 "Miss Charlyne Rosa Creger Day" in honor of her service in as WASP in World War II and as an army nurse in the Korean War.
- [Letter from John Hussey to Charlyne Creger, November 10, 1990]
- Letter from John Hussey to Charlyne Creger congratulating her for winning the Bossier Breakfast Exchange Club's 1990 Forgotten Hero Award.
- [Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]
- Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.
- [Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]
- Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno, in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.