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- [Agenda for the WASP Mini Reunion]
- Agenda for the WASP Mini Reunion held April 1-4, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
- [Donor Pamphlet for the Minerva Center]
- A pamphlet asking for donations to the Minerva Center, with text on both sides about the publications from the Minerva Center. The Minerva Center provides information and inspiration for those who care about women in the uniformed services and civilian women in defense services.
- [Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran, November, 16, 2008]
- Letter from David Stallman to Helen and Fran about the "Fly Girls of World War II" exhibit at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
- [Clipping: New memorial to honor all military women]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial to honor Women in Military Service for America in Arlington, Virginia. There are other articles on the back of the clippings.
- [Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about plans for a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military, including the meaning of the monument to veterans and family members of veterans, like Ann Freeman, Frieda Hardin, and Dahrie Christiansen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for supporting local small businesses.
- [Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]
- Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
- [Clipping: Female vets saluted with memorial]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial honoring WASP veterans and other women who served in the military. The article includes a brief description of the group's service in WWII and photograph of an architect's model of the planned memorial. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for furniture and parts of other articles.
- [Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]
- Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Dole salutes women in U.S. armed forces]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about a memorial in Arlington, Virginia honoring military servicewomen. The article includes a photograph of a woman, D. Moritz, kneeling next to memorabilia honoring her mother at the monument. There are listings for cars on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Women finally share nation's military glory]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about a memorial to military servicewomen, including brief personal stories about the women being honored. the article includes three photographs of the women being honored and the women who attended the memorial dedication ceremony. Those pictured include, Dahrie Christiansen daughter of Jean Samoska Army Air corp., Air Force Brig. Gen.Wilma Vaught, Tipper Gore, and Dorthy Budacki WAVES with he two daughters. On the back of the clippings are advertisements and part of an article about historical events on the article's day of publication.
- [Program: Remembrance Ceremony]
- Program for a ceremony at the Arlington U.S. Air Force Memorial in remembrance of fallen Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Women in Military Service Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.]
- Certificate for Helen W. Snapp and photograph of Arlington National Cemetery within a blue certificate folder adorned with gold ink that details the Arlington National Cemetery and reads "Women in Military Service Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C." The certificate is for Helen W. Snapp from the Women in Military Service for America and Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate Snapp's service. She received an American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal for her service as a part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from February 1942 to December 1944.
- [Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
- Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
- [Letter from Sydney C. Reagan to T. N. Carswell - May 12, 1955]
- A letter to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Sydney C. Reagan, Arlington, Virginia, dated May 12, 1955. Reagan expresses his appreciation for the advice and guidance given to him by Carswell while he was in Abilene. He advises Carswell that he has accepted an offer from Southern Methodist University as a professor and that he enjoyed greatly their conversations.
- [Letter from Mary Ann Hague to T. N. Carswell - May 19, 1962]
- Letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Ann Hague dated May 19, 1962. Hague expresses her appreciation for the flowers inviting Carswell to visit if in Washington.
- [Three Women in Uniform]
- Photograph of three unidentified women in WASP uniform posing in front of the stage at a Women in Military Service for America Memorial, with another woman, flags, and a podium behind them. In the background there is sign that reads "Women in Military Services for America Memorial. Arlington National Cemetery."
- [Charlyne Creger Shaking Hands With Bill Clinton]
- Photograph of Charlyne Creger shaking hands with Bill Clinton, likely at the Women in Military Service For America memorial in Arlington, Virginia. There is another women wearing a WASP uniform to the right of Creger, and a woman in a different uniform on her left.
- [Woman in Uniform at Memorial]
- Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing a blue military uniform posing in front of the Women in Military Service for America memorial in Arlington with several other women visible in the background.
- [Charlyne Creger with Bill Clinton]
- Photograph of Charlyne Creger with Bill Clinton at the Women in Military Service for America ground-breaking ceremony. Creger is wearing a WASP uniform and there are many people visible in the background.
- [Marines Corps War Memorial]
- Photograph of the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. It is a statue of several soldiers raising a flag on a base with the text "Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue" engraved within a wreath.
- [Honoring WASP Wartime Leaders Reunion Envelope]
- Envelope for the WASP 50th Anniversary Reunion with images of General H. H. Arnold, Jacqueline Cochran, and Nancy Harkness Love, along with the WASP Wings logo and the phrase, "Women Airforce Service Pilots, WWII honor their war time leaders".
- [Note About Photos and Uniforms]
- Note with addresses to write to if interested in Air Force photos and women's uniforms and insignia.
- [Letter from Toby Felker to WASP, December, 1994]
- Letter from Toby Felker to WASP enclosed with a souvenir book from their previous conference.
- [Clipping: Welcome to Molly's World - 1944]
- Copy of a magazine about women's participation in World War II aviation.
- [Postcard of Women in Military Service for America Memorial #1]
- Postcard featuring a photograph of dogwood trees blooming around the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
- [Ticket: Women in Military Service for America Memorial]
- Ticket to a dedication ceremony for the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, with imagery of women in uniform seen behind the text, and information on directions, time, and seating section.
- [Blank Postcard of Women's Memorial Model]
- Blank postcard with a picture of a miniature model of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial built in Arlington National Cemetery. Text on the back can be seen with information on how to register a name with the memorial or to make donations.
- America's Best Kept Military Secret: Its Servicewomen.
- Pamphlet advertising the construction of The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery and its many features. The pamphlet also includes a donation form, a brief history of women in military service, and features two notable women in military history, Eugenie Wilkinson and Deborah (Rober Sutcliffe) Sampson.
- [Clipping: "Memorial to U.S. Servicewomen Dedication"]
- Newspaper clipping about female veterans visiting the newly built Women in Military Service for America Memorial.
- [Clipping: History of wartime female pilots kept aloft by Chandelle project]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping, spread across two pages, of an article about female pilot veterans starting the Chandelle project in which they will tell the stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFs).
- [Clipping: Wings of Excellence]
- Magazine clipping of an article about the history of women in aviation.
- [Postcard of Women in Military Service for America Memorial #2]
- Postcard featuring a photograph of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery surrounded by autumn trees, with Arlington House seen on a hill in the background. The photo has been artistically altered with additional lines and coloration.
- Women in Military Service for America Memorial Dedication
- Invitation to the dedication ceremony of The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery that includes a program calendar of special events surrounding the ceremony.
- [Clipping: A Memorial to Honor Women Who Served]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America memorial and women who served in the Revolutionary, Civil, and World Wars.
- [Clipping: Memorial Honors Women for Service to Country]
- Newspaper clipping of a letter that was sent to the newspaper from Norma Lamascus about the Women in Military Service for America Memorial dedication and women who have participated in military service.
- [Pamphlet from The Women's Memorial]
- Pamphlet with lyrics to the song, "I Will Always Remember You" from The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. A message on the back for the pamphlet implores the reader to help in the identification of women missing from the memorial register, stating, "Far too much of women's history is still buried in the basements and attics of America".
- Women in Military Service for America Memorial
- Pamphlet about the The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The guide discusses the history and significance of the memorial and its main features.
- [Clipping: The Women's Memorial: Honoring Military Women, Past, Present and Future]
- Magazine clipping of an article about women who have served in the military and the Women In Military Service For America memorial that will be dedicated to them.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol., No. 6, Ed. 1, July 1947
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol., No. 3, Ed. 1, January 1947
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol., No. 5, Ed. 1, May 1947
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol., No. 2, Ed. 1, November 1946
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol. , No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1946
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol. , No. 4, Ed. 1, March 1947
- Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
- [Obituary for Major General Carlow Brewer]
- Newspaper clipping with an obituary of Major General Carlos Brewer, who served as the commander of the 12th Armored Division during World War II. The obituary includes his surviving family members and funeral information.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Milton H. Comley - May 1, 1962]
- A letter addressed to Mr. Milton H. Comley, Florist, Arlington, Virginia from T. N. Carswell, dated May 1, 1962. Carswell requests a flower delivery for the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett Hague, Jr. for when they arrive home. A sentiment which is to accompany the flower delivery offers congratulations, best wishes and ends with a quote from Sidney Lanier's "Song of the Chattahoochee". The reverse side of poem includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co.