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- [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.
- [Proposed Amendments to the WASP's By-Laws]
- Text containing proposed changes to the by-laws of the WASP organization.
- [Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to Eleanor Brown, June 6, 1977]
- Letter from Senator Herman E. Talmadge to Eleanor Brown discussing legislative bill S. 247, which would award military status and veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions that the Veterans' Affairs Committee has held hearings on the bill and that he will keep her comments in mind when the Committee takes further action on the legislation.
- [Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
- Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
- [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.
- Plan of Liquidation and Directors' Action by Written Consent
- Document outlining the WASP Board of Directors' plan to dissolve its nonprofit corporation. It states that "continuance of the activities of the corporation is no longer possible or practical" and lists the steps the board will follow to dissolve and liquidate the organization.
- [Photograph of Eleven WASP and Three Men]
- Photograph of eleven members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and three men standing and sitting in front of a building. The typewritten label attached to the photograph's bottom edge repeats the information written on the back of the photograph.
- [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".
- [Qualification Score Card for Paul A. Hill]
- Qualification score card for a pistol firing examination administered to Paul A. Hill, classification sharpshooter.
- [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.
- 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.
- [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.
- The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 40, October 6, 1977
- National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. This issue includes a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing President Carter's lack of support for granting veterans' status to the WASP on page 3.
- [Three WASP Standing Next to a Plane]
- Photograph of three WASP standing next to a plane on a runway with blue patterning. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Hi Helen, found this picture and I was not sure if I mailed you a copy. 'Better late than never.' Hope all is well. Miss you + I hope to see you at Sun N Fun 2011. Blue Skies Tail Winds Pat Ohlsson."
- [Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp, November 6, 1995]
- Letter from Ruth Fleisher to Helen Snapp thanking her for the party she hosted and the fun she had.
- [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 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: 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 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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [Receipt of Cash Purchases, December 6, 1944]
- Receipt of cash purchases for Suzette Van Daell totalling $32.68. It is labeled M 2037107.
- [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.
- [Telegram from Charles A. Prince to Joe B. Plosser and R. E. Olin, October 6, 1942]
- Telegram from Charles A. Prince to Joe B. Plosser and R. E. Olin discussing the next steps necessary for them to take.
- [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.
- [Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, October 6, 1942 #1]
- Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the results of a recent costs analysis.
- [Shipping Instructions for a Delivery to British Flying Training School]
- Amended shipping and marking instructions for a delivery to British Flying Training School in Sweetwater, Texas with a smaller mailing slip accompanying it.
- [Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince, October 6, 1942 #2]
- Telegram from R. E. Olin to Charles A. Prince discussing the results of a recent costs analysis.
- [Telegram from B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, April 6, 1943]
- Telegram from General B. E. Meyers to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing how to submit tuition invoices for women pilots attending the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
- [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.
- [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."
- [Special Orders Number P-27]
- Special order listing base re-assignments of several officers in the United States Air Force and their primary duties, including Captain Marjorie Wakeham.
- [Special Orders Number 99, Extract 1]
- Special Order from Sid C. Pinskton listing the names of women who completed the Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) training program and are authorized to fly military aircraft.
- 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.
- [Special Orders Number 88]
- Special orders stating assignment roles and approved leave requests for the personnel at the Ellington Air Force Base.
- Training: Instrument Pilot Proficiency
- Military pamphlet describing training and certificates necessary to be considered proficient in instrument piloting.
- [Special Orders Number A-285]
- Special order listing role re-assignments, reporting requirement,s and instructions for several officers in the United States Air Force, including Captain Marjorie Wakeham.
- [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.
- [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
- [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.
- [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.
- [Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, March 6, 1996]
- Postcard from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards informing him that the printer is ready and that if he can find a picture of himself from 1942 to 1944, she would like to have it. The front has a photograph of two bottlenose dolphins taken by Dr. Randall S. Wells.
- [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.
- [Special Orders Number 99, Extract 1]
- Special orders extract authorizing a list of Women Airforce Service Pilots to fly military aircraft. Eleanor McLernon's name can be seen underlined in red on the list.
- [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.
- [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 Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 6, 1944]
- Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon making conversation and briefly mentioning his graduation from cadet school.
- [Sweetwater Scrapbook]
- Scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings, letters, and some photos, primarily relating to the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion and memorial dedication ceremony held in Sweetwater in 1972, as well as another WASP reunion held in 1986.