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[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing details of the book "A WASP Among Eagles: A Woman in Military Test Pilot in World War II" by Ann Baumgartner Carl with publication and pricing information. The clipping also provides a brief biography of Ann Baumgartner Carl, and lists additional books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.).
Date: October 25, 1999
Creator: Booher, Alice A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Daniel W. Burkhardt to Charlyne Creger, December 3, 1997]

Description: 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.
Date: December 3, 1997
Creator: Burkhardt, Daniel W.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Good Turn Out for Work Party: Squadron Members Help to "Keep 'Em Flying!"]

Description: 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"
Date: 1994~
Creator: Craig, George
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Creger Personal Narrative Draft]

Description: Handwritten draft of a personal narrative written by Charlene Creger for inclusion in a WASP publication. She describes how she became part of the WASP program and some aspects of life on the homefront.
Date: 1999
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie, November 16, 1994]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from Charlyne Creger to Jeannie sending regards to her family, thanking her for the photos and explaining how she always had a desire to fly at a young age. A memorial of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is attached on the final page explaining their history, experiences and fight for militarization.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Rosa Charlyne Creger Autobiography Essay]

Description: An autobiographic essay written by Charlyne Creger describing her experience flying as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot and how it led to her career as a nurse. A handwritten note at the bottom from 1996 states, "I am now retired and getting into mischief".
Date: 1996
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Indio aviatrix put stamp on history]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Daily Sun, "Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history" by Jan Curran discussing the new Jacqueline Cochran Pioneer Pilot stamp that will be issues in a public ceremony on March 9, 1996 in Indio, California. It also discusses Cochran's career and accomplishments.
Date: February 24, 1996
Creator: Curran, Jan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date: July 23, 1997
Creator: Debnam, Betty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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