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[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.
[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.
[Agenda: WASP Historic Monument Committee Meeting, April 18, 1991]
Agenda for the WASP Historic Monument Committee listing action items and discussion points for the April 18, 1991 meeting.
Alumni Columns, Volume 4, Number 3, Spring 1991
Magazine publication for the alumni of Northwester State University that shares information on campus life and alumni activities.
[A Bank in Rohrbach, France]
Photograph of a bank situated on the corner of a street in Rohrbach, France.
[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
[Clipping: The Lady Was A Pilot]
Magazine clipping providing a brief history about Mary Ruth Rance, including her education at Creighton University, and historical information about the university.
[Clipping: WASP history]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
[Close-Up of Monument]
Photograph of a close-up of the Armored Forces Monument. There is a picture of men standing beside and on tanks, and one man on horseback. The words "Forging the Thunderbolt" are inscribed in the top right corner. The text at the bottom of the monument reads: "'A balanced team of combat arms and services of equal importance and equal prestige.' Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee Father of the American Armored Forces".
[Defensive Area at Herrlisheim, France]
Photograph of a defensive position used during the war in Herrlisheim, France.
[A Defensive Area in Weyersheim, France]
Photograph of a defensive area used during the war in Weyersheim, France.
[Defensive Position of Co. A, 17th AIB]
Photograph of a defensive position of Co. A, 17th AIB in Hoeling, France.
[Elton Samuels with 12th Division Flag]
Photograph of Elton Samuels holding out a 12th Armored Division flag at a dedication ceremony. Three other division flags are placed in the ground behind blue velvet chairs with programs set on them. Trees are visible in the background.
[Engraved Map of the European Theatre]
Photograph of a map of the European theater engraved on the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas.
[A Field Located Near Herrberchtheim]
Photograph of a field of dirt near the town of Herrnberchtheim, Germany. A mountain looms in the background.
[Hail Storm at Sweetwater, Texas]
Photograph of large hailstones falling on the wet lawn beside a large metal building. Handwritten notes on the back indicate the hailstones were as big as softballs, but melted considerably.
[Letter from George Bush to Charlyne Creger, March 18, 1991]
Letter from President George Bush to Charlyne Creger discussing the United States' participation in conflicts in the Persian Gulf Region.
[Letter from Pat Pateman to the Women Airforce Service Pilots, August, 1991]
Letter from Pat Pateman to the Women Airforce Pilots discussing a new WASP brochure designed by B.J. Williams which provides a summary of their history and the struggles they faced before gaining militarization.
[Letter from Pat Pateman to WASP veterans, August 1991]
Letter from Pat Pateman to WASP veterans enclosing a copy of a new informational brochure on WASP history, for use at museums, airshows, and elsewhere.
[List of Units]
Photograph of a list of military units engraved into the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas. The text reads: "Armored Divisions: 1-14, 16, 20 Armored Groups: 1-3, 6-11, 17 Armored Regiments: 13, 32, 33 Armored Field Artillery Battalions: 58, 59, 62, 65, 69, Armored Infantry Battalions: 6-11, 14-17, 19-21, 23, 27 Armored Infantry Regiments: 6, 36, 41 Cavalry Groups: 2-4, 11, 14-16, 101, 102, 106, 113, 115 Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-19, 24, Reconnaissance Troops: 1-5, 8-10, 26, 28-30, 34-36, 42, Tank Battalions: 70, 191, 701, 702, 707, 709, 712, 714, 717, 735".
[Looking at an Ambush Location]
Photograph of the location where an ambush had taken place during the war; the road alongside leads to Köenigshofen, Germany.
[Looking at an Area of Attack Taken by German Tanks]
Photograph of a piece of land that was once an area of attack by German tanks during the war. This location is near the town of Offendorf, France.
[Looking at Rohrbach from Bining, France]
Photograph of the town of Bining, France. You can see Rohrbach in the distance as well.
[Looking at the Area of Advance Near Hoeling, France]
Photograph of the area of advance taken during the war near Hoeling, France.
[Looking Southwest at the Area of Advance]
Photograph of the area of advance used by Co. A, 17 AIB during the war. A sign for Herrlisheim, France is crossed out with a red line.
[Looking Towards Rohrbach From Binning, France]
Photograph of Bining, on the road looking towards Rohrbach, France.
[Looking Towards Wergenheim, Germany]
Photograph of the view from up a dirt road leading into Wergenheim, Germany.
[A Man Standing Along the Maginot Line]
Photograph of a man standing next to a barbed wire fence. The area he is overlooking is the area of attack, along the Maginot Line, and north of Rohrbach, taken by Co. A, 17 AIB during the war.
[A Man Standing in Front of an Orchard]
Photograph of a man standing in front of an orchard. This orchard was attacked by German tanks and 200 infantry one afternoon during the war.
[A Man Standing on a Herrlisheim Street]
Photograph of a man standing on a street in the south end of Herrlisheim, France.
[Men and Woman at Dedication]
Photograph of five men, including three in uniform, and a woman seated on a blue raised platform during a memorial dedication. Six red and yellow flags are planted in the ground behind the platform, and to the right, another uniformed man speaks into a microphone at a podium. Trees are visible in the background.
[Minutes: WASP Historic Committee Meeting, March 21, 1991]
Minutes for the WASP Historic Committee meeting including a financial report, Amon Carter Museum report, committee assignments, and updates on the WASP monument.
Notes to the Field, Number 8, April 5, 1991
Newsletter of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial foundation. There is a small section about Charlyne Creger accepting the Forgotten Hero Award on behalf of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The issue contains an insert of an article from the Washington Post.
[Obituary for Reuben J. Lasee]
Newspaper clipping of the obituary of Reuben J. Lasee, detailing his service in the 12th Armored Tank Battalion, and his surviving relatives.
[On the Road to Köenigshofen, Germany]
Photograph of the road to Köenigshofen, Germany. The countryside is covered with hills, and pastures.
[Overlooking a Field Near Herrlisheim, France]
Photograph of a field used for farming west of Herrlisheim, France.
[Overlooking Old Defensive Positions at Schweighausen, Germany]
Photograph of old defensive positions taken during the war in Schweighausen, Germany.
[People By Monument]
Photograph of a World War II monument. A woman and a uniformed man stand looking at it, and four soldiers stand at attention to the right. The outside two carry rifles, and the inside two carry flags. Another soldier stands at attention behind the monument on the left. Trees are visible in the background.
[Photograph Inside Schweighausen, Germany]
Photograph of Schweighausen, Germany from inside of the town.
[Photograph of a Building in Bining, France]
Photograph of a building in the town of Bining, France.
[Photograph of a Man Standing on a Road]
Photograph of a man standing on the road leading to Binning from Rahling, France.
[Photograph of Binning Through the Trees]
Photograph of Bining, France as seen from the barrack near Bining.
[Photograph of Eyewiller Rest Area]
Photograph of the Eyewiller rest area, most likely in France.
[Photograph of the Area of Attack on Bining, France]
Photograph of the attack on the Bining barracks near Bining, France. The attack was undertaken by Co. A, 17 AIB.
[Photograph of the Bining Barracks]
Photograph of the Bining barrack near the town of Bining, France.
[Photograph of the Eyewiller Rest Area]
Photograph of a rest area at Eyewiller
[Photograph Overlooking Bullenheim]
Photograph of a flat field overlooking Bullenheim, Germany.
[A Road to Köenigshofen]
Photograph of a road on the way to Köenigshofen, Germany.
[Street in Heidenheim, Germany]
Photograph of a street in Heidenheim, Germany with a church in the background.
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