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- [Address by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General to WASP Graduate Class, December 7, 1944 #1]
- Speech by General Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the last WASP graduating class on December 7, 1944.
- [Address by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General to WASP Graduate Class, December 7, 1944 #2]
- Speech by General Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the last WASP graduating class on December 7, 1944.
- [Address by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General to WASP Graduate Class, December 7, 1944 #3]
- Script of an address given by General Henry H. Arnold, the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces, to the last graduating WASP class.
- [Address By Gen. Henry H. Arnold To Last W.A.S.P. Graduate Class]
- Speech addressed to the last WASP graduation class, dated 7, December 1944, and delivered by Air Force General Henry H. Arnold.
- An Air Force Reading Guide
- Air Force pamphlet listing a reading list of books written under relevant military subjects, such as economics, government, science, and military history.
- [Albert Gaus in Fatigues]
- Photograph of Albert Gaus posing in fatigues with a cigarette in his mouth on the porch of a building at Camp Campbell. A face is visible in the window of the door behind Gaus.
- [Application for Additional Shoe Certificate]
- Application for Additional Shoe Certificate put in by Justin L. Bible.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Elevations & Sections
- Mess hall elevation and sections for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include front elevation for a 250 man mess hall, plan showing typical knee brace at walls, cross section, left end elevation, kitchen end elevation, half plan of louver, detail of built up corner, and section of kitchen entrance.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Mess Hall Details
- Mess hall elevations and sections for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include front elevation, mess hall end elevation, kitchen end elevation, detail of hinged window guard in store room, detail of concrete curb under counter, detail of built up corner, cross section, and detail of fireproofing back of kitchen ranges.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Mess Hall Floor Plans
- Mess hall floor plans for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include a floor plan for 118 men, 170 men, 210 men, and 250 men. Other sections include a legend, electric fixture schedule, gas fixed heating cabinets, kitchen equipment, and general notes.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Miscellaneous Details
- Miscellaneous mess hall details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include a roof plan with framing, cook's table, enlisted men's table, floor section at cannon stove, d.h. window, exterior door, hinged sash, interior door, eave detail, splash board, free standing garbage rack, kitchen counter and batten doors, store room shelving, and coal box.
- Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 44-W-5
- Book documenting the 44-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
- Avenger Field Yearbook, Class 44-W-5
- Book documenting the 44-W-5 class of women pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
- Award for Civilian Service
- Cloth Army Air Forces Emblem seen attached to the bottom left corner of a certificate awarding the emblem to Eleanor McLernon for civilian service.
- [Blank Examination Answer Sheet #2]
- Blank answer sheet for an Air Force correspondence course examination, along with an envelope from Gunter Air Force Base.
- [Cancellation of Enrollment]
- Request for the cancellation of Justin L. Bible's enrollment due to his being on furlough.
- [Carl Lyons Holding Gun]
- Photograph of Carl J. Lyons holding a carbine rifle in Eywiller, France. He has a fighting knife in a leg scabbard, and a wine bottle stuffed into his jacket.
- Certificate of Pilot Status
- Certificate addressed to the Civil Aeronautics Administration asserting that Catherine Parker is a rated military pilot on solo status in the Army Air Force.
- Certificate of Status of Reservist in Air Reserve Center Training
- Certificate reporting the Air Reserve status of Paul A. Hill.
- [Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]
- Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
- [Charlyne Creger WASP Promotion]
- Notice from the War Department promoting Charlyne Creger from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new station and pay-grade.
- [Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]
- Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
- [Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]
- A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
- [Christmas Decorations in the 82d Medical Battalion Mess Hall]
- Photograph of the 82d Medical Battalion's mess hall at Camp Barkeley, Texas. Benches and covered tables are arranged in a horseshoe pattern, leaving an open section of floor. The tables are set with plates and cups. Fir branches and tinsel adorn the surrounding windows.
- [Christmas Dinner in the 82nd Medical Battalion's Headquarters]
- Photograph of members of the 82nd Medical Battalion wearing formal uniforms and sitting at long tables for a Christmas dinner. Streamers and a bell hang from the ceiling, mistletoe hang from the windows, and Christmas tree cutouts hang over the serving area.
- [Christmas Wishes from Mildred Reddy, December 2, 1942]
- Christmas greeting card from Mildred Reddy to Jack Vaughan, on December 2, 1942. The front shows a drawing of an American flag enclosed in a star, with a red, white, and blue musical staff in the background. She wishes him a merry Christmas, and hopes that he and the army will make it back safely.
- [Clarence Alexis Holding a Microphone]
- Photograph of S/Sgt. Clarence Alexis, viewed from his left side, standing in front of a piece of equipment during a visit to the Yoder Company plant, holding up a microphone. Alexis is wearing a military uniform and several other uniformed men are visible on the left side of the image, in front of several workers who appear to be watching the speech. A woman's face is partially visible on the right edge of the image.
- [Clipping: Farewell to the WASP - Job Well Done]
- Newspaper clipping discussing the end of the WASP program, featuring a photo of Nancy Love in front of an A-20. Included as well are book reviews and are advertisements for Barnes Manley Laundry & Dry Cleaners and Hills Business University.
- [Clipping: Golden Wedding To Be Observed By the Cregers]
- Newspaper clipping showing a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Creger and stating that they will be honored with a reception by their children at Charlyne Creger's home.
- [Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
- [Clipping: Rare Letter Explains Reason Why The Inventor Orville Wright Seldom Flew]
- Newspaper clipping explaining the reason Orville Wright did not travel in airplanes and why he kept this a secret from the public.
- [Clipping: Women Airforce Service Pilots Reunited]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping showing photos of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, classes of 43-W-6 and 43-W-7.
- Course 2A, Volume 16. Two Worlds in Conflict: Examination
- Examination booklet to accompany Course 2A, Volume 16 of a extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This phase discusses the USSR, democratic socialism, Marxism, Stalin, the United States, and the Great Depression, among other things. Included are the the Volume 16 graded answer sheet as well as a graded answer sheet for a Volume 14 examination.
- [Dancers in Gymnasium]
- Photograph of a group of people dancing on the wooden floor of a gymnasium, including several men in military uniforms, taken from one side of the room. Musicians are visible on a raised stage area at right, including a grand piano and a guitar. On the opposite end of the room, other people are sitting in stadium seating and a large doorway is visible in a brick wall below a decorative design, to the left of the stage.
- [Domestic Nonprofit Corportation Certificate of Dissolution]
- Photocopy of the form completed by Jeannette Goodrum to dissolve the Women Airforce Service Pilots WWII as a nonprofit corporation in the state of California. A sticky note attached to the form includes a handwritten message stating, "It is finally finished. Hope you are well - and your husband also. Jan."
- The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 32, Thursday, December 9, 1943
- Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
- The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 33, Thursday, December 16, 1943
- Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
- The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 35, Thursday, December 30, 1943
- Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
- The Eagle, Volume 3, Number 35, Friday, December 29, 1944
- Partial issue of a weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
- [Ed Sutkaitis at Camp Campbell]
- Photograph of Edward Sutkaitis posing in uniform in front of a barracks at Camp Campbell.
- [Einsiedel Wedding Photo]
- Photograph of Ray and Ginny Einsiedel on their wedding day. He wears his military uniform, and she wears flowers on her jacket.
- [Eleanor McLernon Airman Certificate]
- Airman certificate showing that Eleanor McLernon is qualified to perform the duties of commercial pilot.
- [Eleanor McLernon Medical Certificate #2]
- Medical certificate from the Civil Aeronautics Administration certifying that Eleanor McLernon meets the examination requirements for second class.
- [Eleanor McLernon Rating Record]
- Pilot rating document certifying that Eleanor McLernon is qualified to fly single engine aircraft between 110 and 825 horsepower.
- [Eleven WASP at Napier Field]
- Group photograph of eleven WASP standing outside of a building at Napier Field. Each woman is wearing a beret, a dark jacket, a light-colored shirt, a dark tie, a dark skirt, and dark shoes. The note in the bottom right corner of the photograph says, "W.A.S.P., AAFEFTC, Napier Field, Dothan, Alabama, Dec. 1944."
- [Employee Guidance Form - Suzette Van Daell
- Employee Guidance Form for Suzette Van Daell evaluating her performance as a member of of the Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The form asks 16 various questions over work ethic regarding various tasks, and all questions except the last three were marked as B, equaling a total of 60, or "Good."
- [Employment Separation Clearance]
- Signed statements from various officers and staff confirming that Catherine Parker will no longer be employed at Marana Army Air Field and is cleared of any duties or obligations.
- [Examination Answer Sheet]
- Blank answer sheet for an Air Force correspondence course examination, along with an envelope from Gunter Air Force Base.
- [Factory Workers Watching Speech]
- Photograph of factory workers and visiting soldiers at the Yoder Company plant during a speech by a uniformed soldier, visible from the neck down at the right side of the image, holding a microphone. Four uniformed soldiers are grouped nearby, tentatively identified as Leo Crivello (seated, at left, looking at his hands), Harry Gaby (center) and Louis Cocozza (right) who are standing, and a fourth man who is seated in front of them, facing away. Factory workers are standing behind them, looking toward the camera or watching the man who is speaking, including several who are wearing suits and others wearing work aprons.
- [File for Discharge Record]
- Slip of paper filed for record in Grayson County. It reads: "The State of Texas, county of Grayson. I, J. C. Buchanan, Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that the foregoing instrument of writing, with it Certificate of Authentication, was filed for record in my office on the 14 day of Dec, 1945 at 3 o'clock P.M. and duly recorded this 19 day of Dec, 1945 in the Discharge Records of said County, in Vol. 8, pages 86. Witness my hand and seal of said Court at Sherman, Texas this 19 day of Dec, 1945. J. C. Buchanan, Clerk County Court, Grayson County, Texas."