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- [L-39 Pilot Class Graduation Photograph]
- Photograph of the L-39 pilot graduating class in Denton, Texas. The men in the back two rows stand, and the men in the front row kneel.
- [43-W-4 Trainees in Formation]
- Photograph of trainees with WASP class 43-W-4 standing in formation at Avenger Field. Behind them are two AT-6 trainers. A guide-on bearer carries a flag with a "B" on it.
- [44-W4 Time Schedule]
- Memo from Group Commander E. A. Parker to Flight Commanders discussing the schedule for the 44-W4 class of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
- [12th Armored Division Headquarters]
- Photograph of the 12th Armored Division headquarters building at Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas.
- [12th Armored Division Memorial]
- Photograph of a memorial to the 12th Armored Division near the Dyess Air Base in Abilene, Texas. It reads: "Dedicated to the memory of all men of the 12th Armored Division in World War II. Camp Barkeley, 1943-44." There is a list of 12th Armored Division units and division actions in the middle of the memorial. The text under that reads: "Installed by members and friends of the 12th Armored Division Association. Memorial Committee: R. O. Collier, M. R. Drum, M. L. Glover, F. G. Hatt, Jr., J. J. King, B. Leftwich".
- [12th Armored Division Memorial Museum Dedication]
- Photograph of a large crowd of people sitting outside at the dedication service of the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum in Abilene, Texas. Several men in blue Army uniforms are seated on a raised platform in the background.
- [12th Armored Division Patch]
- Photograph of the 12th Armored Division patch engraved on the side of the Armored Forces Monument. The 13th Armored Division patch is also visible to the right, and text is engraved on the top of the monument.
- [12th Armored Division Quilt]
- Photograph of a quilt with the insignia of the 12th Armored Division surrounded by the patches of its units, on display in the 12th Armored Division museum in Abilene, Texas.
- [12th Armored Division Rodeo]
- Photograph of the 12th Armored Division rodeo at Abilene, Texas. There are three men and two horses in a corral, and spectators watch around its edges.
- [134th Ordnance Battalion Headquarters]
- Photograph of the exterior of the 134th Ordnance Battalion headquarters at Camp Barkeley. A few soldiers stand against a building on the right.
- [17th Armored Infantry Battalion Display]
- Photograph of display cases in the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion section of the 12th Armored Infantry Division in Abilene, Texas. There are pictures mounted on the wall in the background, a uniform in a case to the left, and equipment in a case to the right.
- [1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #2]
- Schedule of events and map of Sweetwater for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
- [1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]
- Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
- [1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #3]
- Schedule of events and map of Sweetwater for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
- [1972 Reunion Map and Schedule #4]
- Map of Sweetwater and schedule of events for the 1972 Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion.
- [1972 WASP Reunion Souvenir Album #4]
- Souvenir album commemorating the 30th reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) held from June 23 to June 25, 1972 in Sweetwater, Texas.
- 1st 134th Battalion Reunion
- Photograph of a group of men standing in a room during the first reunion of of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. The men are holding mugs of beer towards a central point while smiling at the camera.
- 1st 134th Battalion Reunion
- Photograph of eleven men posing together beside a stone wall during the first reunion of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. The men are holding mugs of beer towards a central point while smiling at the camera. William Giannopoulos stands above the other men.
- [2nd Platoon at Camp Barkeley]
- Photograph of the 2nd platoon of Company B, 56th Armored Infantry Battalion posing together in front of barracks at Camp Barkeley. The soldiers in the front row are William Shor and John Nugent. Those in the back row are Edward Sutkaitis, Frank Hulsinzer, Howard Toms, and Curtis Hagen.
- [2nd Platoon at Camp Barkeley]
- Photograph of the 2nd platoon, Company B, 56th Armored Infantry Battalion, in front of barracks at Camp Barkeley. The soldiers sitting are John Nugent, William Bushey, and Fred Payne. Asriel Rackow stands behind them, and Edward Sutkaitis stands with a gun to the right.
- [2nd Platoon at Camp Campbell]
- Photograph of members of 2nd platoon, B/56, including James Whiteside, Howard Toms, Stephen Chew, and James Mattox, posing together at Camp Barkeley.
- [2nd Platoon Outside Barracks]
- Photograph of the 2nd platoon, Company B, 56th Armored Infantry Battalion, in front of barracks at Camp Barkeley. The soldiers sitting are Bill Shor and John Nugent, and those standing are Edward Sutkaitis, Frank Hulsinzer, Howard Toms, and Curtis Hagen.
- [30th Reunion Name Tag for Ken Dickson]
- Name tag from the Women Airforce Service Pilots 30th reunion that features an illustration of a flying fifinella gremlin in the top left. The name, "Ken Dickson" is handwritten on the tag in red ink along with the phrase, "C of C".
- The 318th Army Air Forces Training Detachment Announces the Graduation of Class 43-W-4
- Letter with envelope announcing the graduation of 318th FTD Class 43-W-4 at Avenger Field, the members of which became Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [44th Armored Regiment Band]
- Copy photograph of the 44th Armored Regiment band posing with their instruments in dress uniform.
- [50th Anniversary Historic Monument Dedication]
- Photocopy of a brochure for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary reunion and monument dedication ceremony, with information about the memorial and a brief history of WASP at Avenger Field. A sketched image of the life size WASP statue at Avenger Field can be seen printed on the page.
- [50th Anniversary WASP Historic Monument Dedication]
- Agenda for the Women Airforce Service Pilots Historic monument dedication ceremony and reunion.
- [50th WASP Anniversary Ticket]
- Meal ticket for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary reunion dinner in Nolan County.
- [50th WASP Anniversary Ticket #2]
- Meal ticket for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 50th anniversary reunion dinner in Nolan County.
- [5th Ferrying Group Air Transport Command- WASP Roster]
- A typed roster listing the names of WASP and the planes each woman is to fly at Love Field, Dallas.
- [5th Ferrying Group Stationary]
- Blank sheet of paper that features a yellow crest in the top left with the phrase, "Victoria Alata" written beneath it and text to the right that reads, "5th Ferrying Group, Air Transport Command, Love Field, Dallas, Texas".
- 73rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 120
- Texas House Concurrent Resolution bill signed by Governor Ann Richards commending the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II for their service to their country on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
- [82nd Medical Battalion Cadre]
- Photograph of the 82nd Medical Battalion Cadre posing between barracks at Camp Barkeley.
- Abilene and Camp Barkeley Fascinating Facts
- Pamphlet with a list of facts about the city of Abilene, Texas and Camp Barkeley during World War II.
- [Abilene State Park]
- Photograph of the approach to the recreation center at Abilene State Park. Stone steps lead up to the entrance.
- [Abilene Workers - AOS]
- A black and white photograph of six people grouped together. From Left to Right: Ann Sewell, Opal Hight, Joel C. Wilson, “Shep” Shepherd, James Ling and R. Paul Fowler.
- [Address List]
- List of names, phone numbers, and addresses, many from Sweetwater.
- [Administration Building at Abilene Christian College]
- Photograph of the administration building at Abilene Christian College. There is a flag pole in front of the building, and bushes around it.
- [Aerial Photograph of 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field #1]
- Photograph of the 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field, taken from the air. The photo shows groups of small buildings, interconnected by pathways and roads, next to a large open area with two hangars.
- [Aerial Photograph of 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field #2]
- Photograph of the 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field, taken from the air. The photo shows groups of small buildings, interconnected by pathways and roads, next to a large open area with two hangars.
- [Aerial Photograph of 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field #3]
- Photograph of the 683rd ACWRON at Avenger Field, taken from the air. The photo shows a group of small buildings interconnected by pathways and roads, and two aircraft hangars seen to the right.
- [Aerial Photograph of Airport and Runways #1]
- Aerial photograph of Avenger Field facilities that shows three major intersecting runways, a group of buildings at the top left, and another group of interconnected buildings and pathways in the bottom left corner. There are small yellow circles with numbers, pasted to different areas of the photo.
- [Aerial Photograph of Airport and Runways #2]
- Aerial photograph of Avenger Field facilities that shows three major intersecting runways, a group of buildings at the top left, and another group of interconnected buildings and pathways in the bottom left corner.There are small yellow circles with numbers, pasted to different areas of the photo.
- [Aerial Photograph of Airport in Sweetwater #1]
- Aerial photograph of an airport with two major runways in Sweetwater, Texas. There are five clusters of buildings on the bottom and right sides of the intersecting runways, marked by small yellow dots with numbers on them. At the bottom of the photo, there is numbered text indicating the names of the different buildings, and larger text along the left side indicating the location of the airport.
- [Aerial Photograph of Airport in Sweetwater #2]
- Aerial photograph of an airport with two major runways in Sweetwater, Texas. There are five clusters of buildings on the bottom and right sides of the intersecting runways, marked by small yellow dots with numbers on them. At the bottom of the photo, there is numbered text indicating the names of the different buildings, and larger text along the left side indicating the location of the airport.
- [Aerial Photograph of Avenger Field at Sweetwater]
- Aerial photograph of a group of buildings at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. Most of the buildings are metal, and are connected by paths and roads. Airplane lanes and tarmac are visible in the background. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo give the date the photo was taken, and the name and address of a man named Richard Harkness.
- [Aerial Photograph of Avenger Village #1]
- Aerial photograph of a group of buildings and interconnecting paths between the buildings near a large main road. The buildings sit on a large, square lot, surrounded by scrub-brush, with a junkyard to the left.
- [Aerial Photograph of Avenger Village #2]
- Aerial photograph of a group of buildings and interconnecting paths between the buildings near a large main road. The buildings sit on a large, square lot, surrounded by scrub-brush, with a junkyard to the left.
- [Aerial Photograph of Avenger Village #3]
- Aerial photograph of a group of buildings and interconnecting paths between the buildings near a large main road. The buildings sit on a large, square lot, surrounded by scrub-brush, with a junkyard to the left.
- [Aerial Photograph of Sweetwater Municipal Airport #1]
- Aerial photograph of Sweetwater's municipal airport, showing the runways and hangars. There is white text at the bottom of the photo identifying the location of the airport.