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- 1978: The Year of the W.A.S.P.
- Program for the 1978 Reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held in Colorado Springs from September 27 to October 1.
- [1978 WASP Conference, Air Force Academy tour ticket]
- A ticket for Gayle Snell from the 1978 WASP Conference in Colorado Springs, marked for a tour of the US Air Force Academy.
- [1978 WASP Conference Name Tag]
- Name tag with the diamond WASP wings logo and the name of Alberta F. Head, Tower Operator, written on it from the 1978 Women Airforce Service Pilots conference in Colorado Springs.
- [1978 WASP Name Tag for Charlyne Creger]
- Name tag from 1978 W.A.S.P. Confernece in Colorado Springs that features an image of the WASP diamond wings logo at the top center. The name "Creger" is written in pen on the card.
- [Air Force Academy Packet]
- An Air Force Academy folder with several brochures inside promoting the school, admission steps, and cadet life. Included is a notice about alcohol on the premises of the Antlers Plaza Hotel.
- Boys Sitting on Fence
- Copy negative of two boys, V. C. Perini, Jr. and Jack Braidwood, sitting on a fence in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both boys are wearing a hat and have their arms crossed.
- [Bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ]
- A copy of a bulletin from the Eastside Church of Christ's open house excerpting Blanche Perry's interpretation of the baptistry painting, introducing Eastside's minister, Douglas G. Young, listing church elders and deacons, and giving a brief history of the Eastside Church of Christ.
- [Cadets Marching at Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of several formations of Air Force Academy cadets marching on pavement past the Chapel Overlook. Vandenberg Hall is visible in the background; a T-38 stands on display at the left corner of the grass.
- [Cadets walking at the United States Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of a large number of cadets in uniform walking on pavement at the United States Air Force Academy, looking northeast from the Chapel Overlook. Vandenburg Hall and a static display T-38 Talon are in the background.
- [Certificate of Appreciation]
- Certificate presented to Rigdon "Rig" Edwards at the 1978 WASP Reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado acknowledging his "wholehearted and dedicated service to the WASP organization."
- [Charlyne Creger Outside USAF Academy Cadet Chapel]
- Photograph of Charlyne Creger and Women Airforce Service Pilot, both wearing uniforms, outside of the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. There are some other people in the background walking into the building.
- [Clipping: WASPs Got Niche in History With Goldwater's Help]
- Newspaper clipping from the Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph discussing the recent recognition of the WASP as military veterans due to legislation sponsored by Barry Goldwater, with a picture of Millicent Young. On the back are excerpts about the Palestinian and Lebanese conflicts.
- [Eastside Church of Christ Brochure]
- A small brochure titled "What to Expect When You Visit Us" describing the goals and worship elements of the Eastside Church of Christ congregation.
- [F-104 and Marching Cadets at Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of a F-104 Starfighter on display at the US Air Force Academy, taken from the Chapel Overlook looking southeast. Several formations of cadets are marching in formation on the pavement.
- [Five People Conversing at WASP Reunion]
- Photograph from the 1978 WASP reunion of an older man, two older women, and two obscured people on the edge of the frame conversing over drinks and cigarettes. The man is wearing a beige jacket; the middle woman is wearing a white blouse, and the woman on the right is wearing a white jacket over a blue shirt with a large collar. Another man and woman are visible behind the man.
- [Gayle Snell and Woman by Pool]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell sitting in a chair by a rooftop pool while another woman sits on the ground. Southern Colorado Springs is visible in the background, beyond which are The Horns and Cheyenne Mountain.
- [Gayle Snell and Woman Talking]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell (right) and another woman seated and talking in a room with wood paneled walls at the 1978 WASP reunion.
- [Gayle Snell outside of Hotel hosting WASP Reunion]
- Photograph of a WASP veteran Gayle Snell standing in the front of a hotel in Colorado Springs, hosting the 1978 WASP reunion. Various 1970s style cars are visible in the parking lot.
- [Gayle Snell with Friend on Bed]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell, right, sitting with another woman on a bed in a hotel room. Snell is wearing a WASP reunion nametag.
- [Helen Snapp and Friends at Royal Gorge]
- Photograph of WASP Helen Wyatt Snapp, Helen M. Schaefer, Juanita "Nita" Bolish Cooke, and Jeanne Bennett Robertson sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the Royal Gorge in Colorado Springs.
- [Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's Memorial Service, November 6, 1980]
- Invitation to Jacqueline Cochran's memorial service at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 6, 1980, at 4:30 p.m. The invitation includes a photo of Cochran on the front, and a map of the Air Force Academy on the back.
- [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 Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP, April 3, 1978]
- Letter from Betty Jo Reed and Mary Helen Chappell to WASP discussing an upcoming conference for former WASP members in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The letter is printed on WASP Conference stationary, and includes a form for registering for tours at the conference. Also included is a second letter from Penny Garrett to WASP members about contributing to a souvenir program for the event.
- [Letter from "Bill" to Gayle Snell, January 9, 1985]
- Letter from a Bill to Gayle Snell discussing the new year, an attached copy of a news story on the WASP, the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame banquet, and his retirement. Written on U.S. Air Force Academy stationary.
- [Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles, January 31, 1916]
- Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles inquiring about past due unpaid taxes.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 21, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing orders to ferry a plane from Colorado Springs, getting a train there, and recent correspondence. Written on Braniff Airways stationary.
- [Letter from Eleanor "Mickey" Brown to Betty, October 23, 1978?]
- Letter from WASP Mickey Brown to a friend named Betty discussing pictures from the reunion in Colorado Springs, flying, recent correspondence, and other minor topics.
- [Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee, September 8, 1997]
- Letter from Homer to WASP Steering Committee discussing the 2000 reunion, transportation, and housing of the official WASP archives.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Andy Adams - May 5, 1906]
- Letter written to Andy Adams from K.K. Legett, offering feedback on his book, "Cattle Brands."
- [Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro and the "Texas Ten Petitioners," September 18, 1979]
- Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Gerano and nine other WASP veterans, castigating them and a petition they circulated about the Order of Fifinella and its finances.
- [Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro, September 18, 1979]
- Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro expressing displeasure with the Texas Ten's decision to send their petition to the class secretaries in addition to the board of directors.
- [Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP, July 7, 1997]
- Letter from Vi Cowden to WASP discussing the upcoming WASP Memorial Dedication in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the hotel they will be staying in. The address label of Dawn Seymour can be seen in the bottom left.
- Nira Rodeo Program Cover
- Copy negative of a Nira Rodeo program cover. It has a picture of barrel racer Pat McDaniel leaning on a tree in a field in western wear. Around the picture are some details about the event on June 12-15, 1958.
- [Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed]
- Notice from WASP Betty Jo Reed, concerning an upcoming WASP conference, including rules, special dates, and information on extra activities at the conference.
- [Order of Fifinella meeting minutes, May 10, 1979]
- Minutes for the Order of Fifinella meeting of May 10, 1979, including the secretary's report, treasurer's report, issues with an order of prints from artist Rick Broom, selecting a site for the 1980 WASP reunion, commissions and organization, old business, and new business. The first page is not included.
- El Paso
- Topographic quadrangle map of El Paso, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, and roads, with relief shown by contours and spot heights. Location, coverage, and sectionalized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000 On back is a map of El Paso, Texas, and the vicinity, showing roads, bodies of water, and landmarks. Scale ca. 1:40,000
- [Photograph of Garden of the Gods]
- Photograph of two women posed on a rocky mountain side in the Garden of the Gods park, with one of the women sitting on a large rock. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, 1946."
- [Photograph of Group Atop Pikes Peak]
- Photograph of five individuals to the side of a parked vehicle. The man is wearing a hat and is standing to the far left of the group of women. Note on the back of photograph reads, "Just arrived on top of Pike's Peak Mrs. Lamb seems to be freezing."
- [Photograph of Group in Colorado Springs]
- Photograph of a group of people standing on the steps leading up to an adobe-style cottage in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Back of our cottage, Beasly (or Beverly) Hills, Colorado Springs, Col., 1946."
- [Photograph of J. P. Sewell at Garden of the Gods]
- Photograph of J.P. Sewell at the Garden of the Gods park, shown holding his hat while leaning up against a rock formation. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1946."
- [Photograph of Rock Formation]
- Photograph taken from the road of a rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, 1946."
- [Photograph of Rock Formation Trail]
- Photograph of four individuals posing standing on the steps and leaning against the railing of a path that leads up the side of a rather large rock formation. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Colorado Springs, Col., 1946."
- [Photograph of Two Women on Pikes Peak]
- Photograph of two women dressed in skirt suits posed in front of Pikes Peak. Another woman can be seen in the background. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Where our driver stopped to fix flat tire on our way to Pikes Peak."
- [Photograph of WASP in Uniform at Air Force Academy]
- Photograph of fiveWASP standing outside in front of a plant bed at the Air Force Academy, with the Cadet Chapel visible in the background. The women are wearing variations of the blue WASP uniform.
- [Photograph of Women on Pikes Peak]
- Photograph of two women in skirt suits standing next to each other with a fence behind them in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Note on the back of the Photograph reads, "On top of Pikes Peak."
- [Photograph of Women on Rock Formation]
- Photograph of three older women and a girl lounging on a rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1946."
- [Pikes Peak Cog Railway Depot]
- Photograph of the front of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway depot in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Some late-1970s style cars are visible.
- [Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #1]
- A copy of a typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
- [Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #2]
- A copy of a typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.
- [Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting #3]
- A four-page typewritten essay by Blanche Perry to the Colorado Springs Church of Christ entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting." Symbols noted include cross, blood, dove, Spirit, water, mountains, valley.