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- [Air Reserve Orders Number E-9250]
- Reserve orders for Captain Marjorie Wakeham promoting her to reserve status in the United States Air Force.
- Albuquerque (R-4) Sectional Aeronautical Chart
- Aeronautical map of Albuquerque, New Mexico and its surrounding region, showing cities, topographical features, radio frequency ranges and various aeronautical symbols for flight training and navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Standard Details
- Standard details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include typical detail of asbestos cement flue pipe with maximum 10" diameter, plan above roof, section thru flue pipe at 2nd floor, detail of smoke pipe for one story building, detail of clean out door, typical detail of asbestos cement flue pipe for 12'-36' diameters inclusive, and detail of flue pipe support.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Standard Electrical Details
- Standard electrical details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include drop cord fixture, glass enclosing globe fixture, porcelain socket, explosion proof fixture, vapor proof fixture, extended bracket, symmetrical angle reflector, flush fixture, dome reflector, typical service diagram, weatherproof fixture, glass steel diffuser, legend, and notes.
- Army Mobilization Buildings: Standard Electrical Details
- Standard electrical details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. Sections include type "A" drop cord fixture, type "B" glass enclosing globe fixture, porcelain socket, type "EC" and "EB" explosion proof fixture, type "D" vapor-proof fixture, type "F" extended bracket, type "G" symmetrical angle reflector, type "H" flush fixture, type "R" dome reflector, typical service diagram, type "J" weatherproof fixture, type "M" glass steel diffuser, and symbol legend.
- [Basic Training Squadron Portrait]
- Photograph of a large group of male flight cadets, WASP, and instructors posed outdoors on an air field in front of a plane. Information printed across the bottom edge of the photo reads, "Basic Training SQDN. 2 Flights A&B Class 44-4 (12 April 1944) Randolph Field, Texas". Faded, unreadable signatures can be seen on the photo, and an address written on the back of the photo mat reads, "Creger 3048 Sandra Dr. Shreveport, La. 71119".
- [Boxing Match]
- Copy photograph of two boxers and a referee in a boxing ring during CatClaw Fest. Soldiers sit around watching the ring. The referee is Arthur Hyatt, the boxer on the left is Jerome Bentar, and the boxer on the right is James Hart. Al Hostak, the trainer of the Black Cats, stands at the extreme right corner of the ring.
- By Laws Report, 2002
- Report by Helen Cannon in which she writes and then answers several questions written to her about the by-laws of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
- [Certificate of Recognition to Women Airforce Service Pilots]
- Certificate signed by Governor Rick Perry officially recognizing Women Airforce Service Pilots for their contributions during World War II.
- CH-24 World Aeronautical Chart
- Map of the southern United States, or region "Ch-24",showing cities, roads, and topographical features, as well as aeronautical and radio frequency symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:1,000,000
- [Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]
- Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
- [Clipping: CAF air show flies into Frederick]
- 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.
- [Clipping photocopy: Announcement Gives Promise and Future of Avenger Field]
- Newspaper clipping of two articles from the Nolan County News. Both articles discuss the prospect of new housing for pilots in Sweetwater, Texas.
- [Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Soaring salute--Memoir reveals wartime exploits of unsung civilian pilots]
- Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, "Soaring salute" by Abigail Foerstner discussing the life and service of a WASP pilot Anne Noggle.
- [Coombes Against McGuire]
- Copy photograph of Donald Coombes fighting in a boxing match against McGuire. Coombes won the match.
- [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.
- [Four-door hatchback outside of Coffee Shop]
- Photograph of a white four-door hatchback parked in front of a large building with a "Coffee Shop" sign in front. An older person walks into the frame on the left toward the street, while two more people are visible in the center entering the building.
- [Four WASP veterans near garden tower and pavilions]
- Photograph of four WASP veterans standing on a sidewalk near a tower and pavilions in a garden.
- [Gayle Snell and five WASP veterans]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell (sitting, left) with three standing and two other sitting WASP veterans, probably at the 1984 WASP reunion. All are wearing nametags with wings on them.
- [Gayle Snell and five WASP veterans]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell (sitting, left) with three standing and two other sitting WASP veterans, probably at the 1984 WASP reunion. All are wearing nametags with wings on them.
- [Gayle Snell and five WASPs veterans]
- Photograph of WASP veteran Gayle Snell (seated, left) and five other WASP veterans at the 1984 reunion, all wearing winged nametags posing together.
- [Gayle Snell and other WASP veteran with crowd]
- Photograph of Gayle Snell and another WASP veteran posing together next to a group of people in a street.
- [Group of WASP veterans at reunion event]
- Photograph of a large group of WASP veterans and other people seated in a yard in front of an empty podium. The yard is lined by bushes and trees in the background, and a building is visible on the right.
- [Group of WASP veterans next to waterway]
- Photograph of a group of WASP veterans at the 1984 WASP reunion in San Diego, some in uniform, standing next to a waterway with a windowed, circular building behind them, as well as various trees.
- [Group of WASP veterans next to waterway]
- Photograph of a group of WASP veterans at the 1984 WASP reunion in San Diego, some in uniform, standing next to a waterway with a windowed, circular building behind them, as well as various trees.
- [Group of Women Airforce Service Pilot veterans at reunion under pavilion]
- Photograph of ten WASP veterans standing under an awning and conversing at a WASP reunion, two of whom are wearing uniforms. A uniformed woman in the center holds a camera as she talks to someone.
- [Gyroscope Instruments Test]
- Flight school test on gyroscopic flight instruments with answers filled in by Catherine Parker. A grade of 100 is written in red pencil in the top right corner.
- [Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]
- Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
- [Letter from Bertha Elsner to Charlyne Creger, December 12, 1951]
- Letter from Bertha Elsner to Rosa C. Creger suggesting alternative opportunities for veteran discharge due to her denied request for compassionate transfer.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 12, 1943]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing riding on an airliner, her divorce and related legal proceedings, including changing her name from Colby back to Yerkes, and news about friends. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 12, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her frustration with pursuit school, new socks, and some news about friends. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 12, 1943]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the weather, a visit from Jackie Cochran and Army dignitaries, barracks life, an upcoming check ride, her friend Slim Bryant, and a new doctor.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 12, 1945]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a ship overseas, recent correspondence, a new friend, papers and ID cards, and other news. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 12, 1949]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the purchase of a boat, getting some buttons from her WASP uniform, time with friends, and Miami.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying with poor weather from Louisville to Newark, seeing a play, riding an airliner, getting a hotel room, her dental health, and people she met. Written on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 12, 1949]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing coming to Jacksonville, a dentist appointment, and recent correspondence. Written on Casa Bonita Hotel stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 12, 1950]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent travels. Envelope is included.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, August 12, 1945]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing setting up and throwing an elaborate Red Cross party for Marines, Japanese overtures for a ceasefire, an indigenous woman with a laundry machine, mud, lack of hot water, correspondence, buying soap, and mail. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson, MS) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, October 12, 1947]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent road trip. Written on Hotel Annapolis (Washington DC) stationary. Envelope is included.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 12, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing recently visiting them, traveling to Dallas via Atlanta, flying, and news about friends and family. Written on Eastern Airlines stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 12, 1943]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing some pictures, finishing ground school and preparing to make cross-country trips, the AT-17, summer weather, and future basing.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, May 12-14, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing picking up a new plane, being grounded by weather, the possibility of visiting, her father's health, a problem with her wrist, flying to Dallas, a colonel, and buying her friend a wedding gift. Typed (on May 12) and written (on May 14) on Hotel John Marshall (Richmond) stationary.
- [Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944]
- Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying sooner, discussing "Sunday feelings", work, and travel.
- [Letter from Deborah L. Green to Herbert Robbins, June 12, 1986]
- Letter from Deborah L. Green to Herbert Robbins discussing their recent meeting and tour of Texas State Technology Institute Campus in Sweetwater, as well as plans to work together on the WASP reunion.
- [Letter from Denny Thompson to the National WASP WWII Museum, Aug. 12, 2008]
- Letter from Denny Thompson to the National WASP WWII Museum discussing his military service, interaction with WASP during his service, and donating to the WASP museum.
- [Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc., June 12, 1942 #1]
- Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. discussing Davis' offer to buy listed equipment.
- [Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc., June 12, 1942 #2]
- Letter from Earle G. Davis to Aeronautical Training Center, Inc. discussing Davis' offer to buy listed equipment.
- [Letter from Francie Meisner Park to WASP Secretaries, and All, June 12, 1980]
- Letter from Francie Meisner Park to WASP secretaries, and all discussing issues that arose at a previous WASP meeting or reunion.