Book compiled by Mary Ruth Rance full of correspondence between herself and other Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing memories of Class 43-6 in the WASP program, life after deactivation, and reconnecting with other members. Various copies of news clippings and other WASP related documents are also included, as well WASP "profiles" self-written by several members,
Photograph of Mary Ruth Rance leaning on her car. The car is identified as a VW rabbit and has a California liscense plate reading "43WASP6." "Dec 1981, Mary Ruth Rance, My new VW Rabbit planning to drive to Cleveland for our Convention" is written on the back.
Letter from Mary Ruth Rance to members of class 43-6 of the Women Airforce Service Pilots asking for information on the types of planes each member flew during the WASP program.
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping with a photo of the female student athletes from Benson High School who qualified for the "O" club pin and the male athletes who won letters.
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the Women Airforce Service Pilots including the experiences of former members, Mary Ruth Rance and Ola Rexroat.
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.
Photocopy of a short biography of Mary Ruth Rance focused on her time in the Women Airforce Service Pilots program, with a brief blurb at the end welcoming her to Grand Oaks. A handwritten note on the right margin reads, "Grand Oaks Care Center, Lakewood, CO, 2002".
Photocopy of three newspaper clippings with photos of Mary Ruth Rance and a brief history about her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
Letter from R. E. McKaughan to R. T. Rance informing him of how much they appreciated having Mary R. Rance at Avenger Field as a WASP trainee and indicating that she received excellent training designed by experienced Air Force veterans.
Letter from Cindy Weigand to Mary Ruth Rance thanking her for sharing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they met at the Wings of Freedom Airshow in Frederick, MD.
List of biographical details on Mary Ruth Rance with a focus on her time in the Women Airforce Service Pilots Program during WWII. Under the "Memories" section is Rance's firsthand account of her time as a WASP.
Newspaper clipping sharing the history of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance including information about her passion for flying, family history and activities as a WASP.
Letter from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mary Ruth Rance discussing the applicant interview details and age requirements for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program.
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing information about the conference held by the Women Airforce Service Pilots, classes of 43-5 & 43-6 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots' reunion in Northern California along with a brief history about their formation and activities.
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which includes a brief statement from the veterans at the East Shore American Legion Post 196 afternoon barbecue including former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they reunited in Columbia, California. A photo of WASP members taken at the Columbia Airport tamarack is included in this clipping.
Letter from Jacqueline Cochran explaining the offer of a commission of 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force to former Women Airforce Service Pilots if they meet certain standards and qualifications.
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping showing a photo of three members from Ninety-Nines, Incorporated painting Azusa's name on top of the Lucky Lager brewery. The members identified in the photo are Elsie Ringer, Jean Parker and Mary Ruth Rance (Left to Right).
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing details about the sixth annual Confederate Air Force Wings of Freedom Air Show where the Women Airforce Service Pilots will be honored for their service during World War II.
Notice in which the author states she volunteered at the Women Airforce Service Pilots National Convention to take over as the secretary for WASP class 43-6, going on to describe the convention and asking more of class 43-6 members to plan to attend the next gathering. A black and white photo of the thirteen members of class 43-6 that attended holding a large WASP wings plaque is printed on the page. Some of the women are labeled in pen around the edge of the photo as Evelyn Stewart Johnson, Moya Mitchell Anonson, Blanche Osborn Bross, Rance, Irene Maglio, Cappy Johnson Johnson, "Babe" Story, and McGeorge.
Photocopy of a chart showing the family lineage of the Rance and Danahey families. A handwritten note in the photocopy points to the parents of 5 daughters, including Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
Magazine clipping providing a brief history about Mary Ruth Rance, including her education at Creighton University, and historical information about the university.
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of Mary Ruth Rance as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot. The clipping also includes information about Miss Rance's training and the types of air craft she flew.
Page from what appears to be a Women Airforce Service Pilots newsletter with several brief write-in reports from various WASP members. One report from Mary Ruth Rance is circled in pencil.
Article about the Confederate Air Force squadron coming together for an all day event to clean and repair planes for an upcoming air show. Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance, is noted to have attended and helped out, and an arrow is drawn in pencil pointing her out in a group photo on the page. A handwritten note above the photo reads, "Golden Gate Squadron Confederate Air Force Newsletter ~1994"
Photocopy of a page containing six Women Airforce Service Pilot portraits, all dressed in leather flight jackets with Fifinella patches. The women are Grace Putnam, Mary Ruth Rance, Virginia Raymond, Velma Saunders, Betty Scantland, and Martha Smith.
Photocopy of a notice of personnel action from the War Department promoting Mary Ruth Rance from Assistant Clerk-Typist to Student Pilot with new pay-grade.
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