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Certificate of Inspection

Description: Certificate of Inspection awarded to Eleanor Brown at the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the WASP in San Antonio, Texas. The certificate consists of text framed by a blue border and is signed by George W. Connell, "Chief WASP Wings Inspector."
Date: September 9, 1992
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch]

Description: Short autobiographic essay written by Eleanor McLernon on her life, family, career, and experience with the WASP program. A note paired with the paper reads, "Brief autobiographic sketch for the ALL-WASP lino graphic book Betty Turner currently working on (1999)".
Date: 1999
Creator: McLernon, Eleanor Michel
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP 44-9 Reunion]

Description: Photograph of several WASP members with name tags and blue reunion scarves posed in three rows at a Nebraska reunion. A woman in the middle of the bottom row is holding a blue sign that say, "44-9". Handwritten notes can be seen on the back of the photo that read, "Front Row: L-R Marty Revel (Sarager),,,,Betty Turner (Stagg), (2): Katy (McGrath) Henze, Ethel (Lytch) Miller, Elaine Harmon, Margaret Jones (T), Ruth (Groves) Kearney, Mildred (House) Ferree, Gayle Snell, Top: Helen (Cannon) Johnson… more
Date: 1998
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP History Pamphlet #2]

Description: Pamphlet about the history and contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots written by WASP member Betty Jane Williams. A photo of WASP director Jacqueline Cochran and General Arnold can be seen on the cover and several photos of WASP members can be seen on the back page.
Date: July 1991
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Songbook]

Description: Songbook containing lyrics and illustrations about the WASP, created for the organization's 50th anniversary reunion in San Antonio, Texas. Songs in this collection include: The WASP Song; Hymn to Avenger; You'll Go Forth; Yankee Doodle Pilots; Rugged But Right; I Wanna Be a Miss H.P.; Buckle Down, Fifinella; I'm a Flying Wreck; Roll Out the Airplanes!; The Mess Hall Song; Do You Have Your Wings?; Deep in the Heart of Texas; We Were Only Only Fooling; Zoot-Suits and Parachutes; I've Got Sixpenc… more
Date: September 9, 1992
Creator: Parrish, Deanie Bishop
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP at Lone Star Museum of Flight]

Description: Photograph of several WASP standing in two groups to the left and right in a flight museum. Many are dressed either in uniform or special blazer with reunion patches and scarves. Airplanes, flags, and a podium with an air force wings flag hanging from the front can be seen in the back ground. A note written on the bottom edge of the photo reads, "Lone Star Museum of Flight, April 25, 1992, Spirit of Flight Airshow, Honoring WASP". A second note written on the back of the photo reads, "Micky Bro… more
Date: April 25, 1992
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Winifred Wood and Janet Reno]

Description: Paper copied photo of Winifred Wood dressed in her WASP uniform, standing to the left of her niece, US Attorney General Janet Reno, who is wearing a matching blue blouse. Both have glasses and name tags, too blurry to read. "1994" is written in pencil on the back of the paper.
Date: 1994?
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Calendar: 1998 Special Edition Calendar]

Description: Calendar for 1998 containing photographs and facts about the women who served in the military from 1946-1978. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history.
Date: 1997
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion Program]

Description: Program for the WASP Golden Anniversary Reunion held in San Antonio, Texas from September 9 through September 13, 1992. It includes a schedule of events, a list of the conference's sponsors, and letters from the Governor of Texas, the Mayor of San Antonio, Barry Goldwater, and Ann Wood-Kelly.
Date: 1992
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Eleanor Brown Climbing into Plane #2]

Description: Photograph of Eleanor Brown wearing a flight suit and parachute pack while climbing into an airplane. "Mickey McLernon" is written on the bottom edge of the photo. "Eleanor McLernon 1944" is written on the back of the photo. "Wilma Miller" is written on the back but scratched out.
Date: [1993,1994]
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar]

Description: Calendar for 1997 containing photographs, illustrations, and facts about the women who served in the military during World War Two. It includes American holidays as well as important dates from American military history. The WASP are featured on August's page.
Date: 1996
Creator: The Women's Memorial
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Coverage Faulted]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of The Victoria Advocate from Eleanor M. Brown, berating the newspaper for not providing better coverage of the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Parts of two other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: 1997
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about plans for a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military, including the meaning of the monument to veterans and family members of veterans, like Ann Freeman, Frieda Hardin, and Dahrie Christiansen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for supporting local small businesses.
Date: [1993..]
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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