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- [Aircraft Delivery Order #6]
- Orders for several Air Force Pilots and WASP to ferry aircraft from Wichita Kansas to air bases in various U.S. cities.
- [Aviation Cadet Club Membership Card]
- Membership card to the Aviation Cadet Club belonging to Frank W. Gardner. The front of the card says: "Aviation Cadet Club Official Membership Card. This is to certify that the bearer F. W. Gardner is a member in good standing of the Aviation Cadet Club and is entitled to all privileges and benefits as such. Youngblood Hotel, Enid, Oklahoma. Club Phone ---, Date 7-11-42." The back of the cards reads: "I agree to fulfill my obligations to the Aviation Cadet Club and to abide by its rules and regulations. Unless revoked for any reason, this card entitles the bearer, as an aviation cadet, to membership in the Aviation Cadet Club for a period of one year from date of issue."
- [Card: Charlyne Creger, WASP]
- Card with a photograph of Charlyne Creger as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot. On the back is a list of information, such as her WASP class number, her station and assignments, and her career after the WASP. A more recent photo of Charlyne is printed in the top left corner of the back, and a quote from her reads, "How do I feel about being a WASP? Out of nothing, it made me something, because it gave me the courage to try anything!".
- [Carky Sitting on Couch]
- Photograph of a dog named Carky sitting next to a pillow on a couch on a porch. There is other furniture on the porch, and a house is visible in the background.
- [Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result]
- Results for Charlyne Creger's Fundamentals of Instructing Exam.
- [Charlyne Creger Aeronautics Exam Result #2]
- Results for Charlyne Creger's Ground Instructor navigation examination.
- Charlyne Creger: An Oral History
- Transcript of and oral history interview of Charlyne Creger conducted by interviewer, Dawn Letson. They discuss Creger's family history, her life growing up in Oklahoma, and her life and career after entering and graduating the Women Airforce Service Pilots. An index of subjects discussed is listed at the end of the interview.
- [Charlyne Creger Handwritten Autobiography]
- Autobiographical essay handwritten by Charlyne Creger, describing major events in her life and career.
- [Clipping: Charlyne Creger Chosen As Clothes Model]
- Newspaper clipping explaining how Charlyne Creger was selected to model for the Classy Jean Clothes company of St. Louis, MO and announcing that she was voted television queen in a contest sponsored by Fred Thompson Electric company. This clipping includes six photos of Ms. Creger posing in different clothing types.
- [Clipping: Miss Creger Qualifies For Duty in WASP]
- Copy of a newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Charlyne Creger of Norman, Oklahoma has qualified to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and will be among the women training in Sweetwater, Texas.
- [Clipping: Miss Creger Qualifies For Duty in WASP]
- Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Charlyne Creger of Norman, Oklahoma has qualified to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and will be among the women training in Sweetwater, Texas.
- [Clipping: Mrs. Rosa V. Creger Obituary]
- Newspaper clipping describing the funeral of Mrs. Rosa V. Creger, providing a brief biography and stating survivors among her family.
- [Clipping: On Wings of Victory]
- Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
- [Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
- Copy of a newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program.
- [Clipping: Pilot Lands Meeting With Janet Reno]
- Newspaper clipping describing Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet former Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service Memorial program. There are several advertisements and articles included on this clipping.
- [Clipping: Pilot's Paper Has Story Of Local Flying Service]
- Newspaper clipping from the Artesia Advocate with a story (front page, bottom right) about Artesia pilots including Herman Fuchs being featured in the Cross Country News. Several other stories and advertisements are included in the clipping.
- [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: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]
- Newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- [Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]
- Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
- [Creger Personal Narrative Draft]
- Handwritten draft of a personal narrative written by Charlene Creger for inclusion in a WASP publication. She describes how she became part of the WASP program and some aspects of life on the homefront.
- Dallas - Ft Worth Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 25th Edition
- Aeronautical map of the Oklahoma and Texas regions surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth area that shows cities, topographical features, flight training areas, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
- Dallas - Ft Worth Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 27th Edition
- Aeronautical map of the Oklahoma and Texas regions surrounding the Dallas/Fort Worth area that shows cities, topographical features, flight training areas, and various aeronautical symbols for flight navigation. Scale 1:500,000.
- [Dog On Couch]
- Photograph of a dog named Carky sitting on a couch on a porch. There is other furniture on the porch, and a house is visible in the background.
- [Draft of Rosa Charlyne Creger Autobiography Essay]
- Draft of an autobiographic essay written by Charlyne Creger describing her experience flying as a Woman Airforce Service Pilot, how it led to her career as a nurse and anesthesiologist and her travels in the later years of her life. Correction notes are handwritten in a few places.
- [Essay by Charlyne Creger]
- Photocopy of an essay by Charlyne Creger describing how her life was impacted by World War II and recalling what led her to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots. A few grammar corrections have been written in red ink on the page. The original copy appears to have been bound in a book.
- [Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
- Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
- High Pitch, Volume 1, Number 3, Class 42-H
- Booklet compiled by class 42-H at the Enid Army Flying School, including articles and photographs of the class, school, and town, as well as jokes and excerpts from other publications.
- [Honorable Discharge for Raymond Vaughan]
- Certificate honorably discharging Raymond Vaughan from the Navy. It reads: "Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy. This is to certify that Raymond Britton Vaughan, a Chief Shipfitter (AA)(T)(CB) is Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center, Norman, Oklahoma, and from the Naval Service of the United States this 23rd day of September 1945. This certificate is awarded as a Testimonial of Fidelity and Obedience."
- [Keep 'Em Flying booklet]
- Book issued to flying cadets, including information such as officer personnel, student officers, cadet of the class of June 1942, and details of cadet life.
- [Leldon Creger Report Card]
- Report card from Norman City School District for Leldon Creger, signed by Mrs. Rosa Creger and Miss Violet Creger.
- [Letter from Charlyne Creger, December, 1995]
- Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Wichita, being grounded by a snowstorm, picking up Cessnas for delivery, trying to find a Parker 51 pen, food, and recent correspondence. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 14, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being unable to deliver a plane due to bad winter weather, her friend Marion, new uniforms, and gifts from and letters to Dick Colby's mother. Typed on Friendly Hotels stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a phone call with a friend, flying a P-40, meeting with a Rev. Johnson, papers, and traveling. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, late 1943?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying in bad weather, and spending time in Oklahoma City and Wichita. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 8, 1944]
- Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on hotel stationary, discussing a trip from Tulsa to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for orders, flying from Dallas to Tulsa, shopping, Oklahoma, Bishop's Restaurant, a friend who ferries B-17s, travel plans, and preparing for pursuit school.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 23, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, ferrying a P-51 to Newark, being grounded by poor weather, politics affecting the WASP, and the possibility of Army Air Force commissions. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 25, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing having issues flying across the country due to bad weather.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 28, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing dinner at an officers club and visiting with family friends or relatives. Typed on The Mayo (Tulsa) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 2, 1944?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded by bad weather, books, catching a ride to an airfield, getting a hotel room, exploring Oklahoma City (?), travel plans, and getting a birthday gift for her father. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 8, 1945?]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing recent flights, landing a P-51, differences between bases, and meeting Peruvian Air Force officers. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 11, 1944]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft, food, seeing a dentist, an officer from Latin America and speaking Spanish, and visiting different cities. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
- [Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943]
- Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her repaired typewriter, sleeping on a flight, delaying a ferrying flight because a ground crew member stepped through the wing, friends, the B-24, and a AT-6 check flight. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
- [Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, February 8, 1945]
- Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy he is in New York, her job near Greensboro, North Carolina, potential travel, and wishing her a happy Valentine's Day.
- [Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
- Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
- [Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Charlyne Creger, August 28, 2002]
- Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Charlyne Creger discussing details of her invitation to the Oklahoma Air & Space Museum for the Awards Ceremony. The letter states the event details, dress attire and travel accommodations.
- [Letter from W. H. Dausey, June 1, 1986]
- Letter from W. H. Dausey discussing the BFGoodrich booth set up and advertisement at the OADA auction in Oklahoma City.
- [Letter from W. Hanes Lancaster, Jr. to Betty Jo Reed, Sept. 7, 2009]
- Letter from W. Hanes Lancaster, Jr. to Betty Jo Reed discussing an enclosed donation and a story about his experience with WASP in the war.