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[12th Armored Division Memorial in Herrlisheim]
Photograph of a gold plaque dedicated to the 12th Armored Division in Herrlisheim, hanging on a wooden wall.
[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.
1941: Texas Goes to War
This book is a collection of essays discussing the role of Texans in World War II. It examines both the Texas soldiers fighting in the European and Pacific theaters as well as the Texans on the Homefront. The essays describe both the military and social aspects of the war. Index starts on page 241.
[1990 WASP Conference Tag for Charlyne Creger]
Delegate name tag from the 1990 Women Airforce Service Pilots Conference with the name, "Charlyne Creger, 44-10" handwritten on it. The tag features and illustration of the WASP diamond wings insignia.
[1992 WASP Conference Schedule #2]
Schedule of events, tours, and banquets for the Women Airforce Service Pilots 1992 conference in San Antonio, Texas.
[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 of World War II
Program for the 1994 Women Airforce Service Pilots 52nd Anniversary Banquet in Washington D.C. that contains a banquet menu and schedule of events.
[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.
[714th Tank Battalion Display]
Photograph of the 714th Tank Battalion display in the 12th Armored Division Museum. There are photos mounted on the wall, a helmet and other equipment on display in a case, and the flag of the "C" company hangs from the ceiling in the background.
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.
[Aerial Photograph of Airport and Runways #3]
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.
[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 Committee Meeting, July 16, 1992]
Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the July 16, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the San Antonio convention and the memorial dedication ceremony, along with a proposed dedication ceremony agenda.
[Agenda: WASP Committee Meeting, November 19, 1992]
Agenda for the WASP Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the November 19, 1992 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes discussing the WASP monument and fundraising, as well a partial balance sheet with an address label for Rigdon Edwards seen on the back.
[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.
[Agenda: WASP Meeting, February 22, 1990]
Agenda for the WASP listing action items and discussion points for the February 22, 1990 meeting.
[Agenda: WASP Monument Committee Meeting, January 25, 1990]
Agenda for the WASP Monument Committee meeting listing action items and discussion points for the January 25, 1990 meeting. This is followed by the meeting minutes addressing facets of the monument project, and a mail flyer on WASP letterhead with a donation request and sample plaque paragraph.
[Agenda: WASP Monument Committee Meeting, March 18, 1993]
Agenda for the WASP Memorial Committee listing action items and discussion points for the March 18, 1993 meeting, followed by the meeting minutes on monument progress and reunion plans.
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.
[Ann Richards speaking on stage]
Photograph of Governor Ann Richards speaking on stage at an event for the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Several people sit on stage behind her, with two uniformed WASP veterans on the right.
[Aux Victimes Des Guerres Herrlisheim Monument]
Photograph of a cylindrical art piece in the courtyard of an industrial church. A center piece of the art installation reads "Aux Victimes Des Guerres."
[Avenger Airport Data]
Data notes on the current state of of Avenger Field airport by an engineering company, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.
[Avenger Airport Data #2]
Data notes on Avenger Field airport by the engineering company, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.
[Avenger Field and TSTC From Above #3]
Aerial photograph of TSTC campus taking shape on the grounds of the Air Force Radar Station at Avenger Field, with a tall silo seen to the right, and what appears to be an old airstrip seen in the foreground.
[Avenger Field History]
Documents describing the history of the Sweetwater Airport, Avenger Field, and the WASP program.
[Avenger field sign]
Photograph of a sign at Avenger Field, reading "Avenger Field Sweetwater. Home of the WASP's 1942-1944. Built 1929 - Elev. - 2378." On top is the WASP mascot. There is a hangar in the background with some people around it, as well as two parked 1990s-style cars.
[A Bank in Rohrbach, France]
Photograph of a bank situated on the corner of a street in Rohrbach, France.
[Bill Shearer Standing by a Fireplace]
Photograph of elder Bill Shearer wearing spectacles and a blue blazer while standing in front of a fireplace. Pictures are hanging behind him and resting on a mantle. A blue chair sits to the left in front of curtains.
[Blimp Model #28]
Photograph of a blimp model in what appears to be an aircraft exhibit in a museum. "U.S. Navy" is written on the blimp and an engine can be seen in the bottom of the frame.
[Brochure to WASP from Travelmasters International]
Brochure from a travel agency describing what activities to expect at an upcoming Women Airforce Service Pilots conference in Washington D.C.
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar]
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.
[Calendar: 1997 Special Edition Calendar #2]
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.
[Car with a 12th Armored Division Plate]
Photograph of a blue car that has a 12th Armored Division plate in its rear window. The plate features a yellow, blue, and red triangle with the division's name and the image of a cannon and lightning bolt. A brick house is visible in the background.
[Carl J. Adams Marker]
Photograph of a memorial marker for Carl J. Adams with the details of his life engraved on the small white cross.
[Charlyne Creger Color Proofs]
Two color proofs of a photo of Charlyne Creger wearing a striped shirt and a billed hat covered in pins and small U.S. flag. The proofs are adhered to a cut sheet of paper with partial information about purchasing them and the date, "1996" handwritten at the bottom.
[Charlyne Creger with Bill Clinton]
Photograph of Charlyne Creger wearing her WASP uniform standing next to President Bill Clinton in front of what appears to be a memorial in Washington D.C.; there are several other women in uniform behind her and trees behind the memorial in the background.
[Charlyne Name Meaning]
Page with a printed cluster of roses surrounding the name, "Charlyne", and a description of the name's linguistic meaning.
[Clipping: 43-6 Anna Monkiewicz, secretary]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing information about the conference held by the Women Airforce Service Pilots, classes of 43-5 & 43-6 in Omaha, Nebraska.
[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre]
Newspaper clipping describing details of the book "A WASP Among Eagles: A Woman in Military Test Pilot in World War II" by Ann Baumgartner Carl with publication and pricing information. The clipping also provides a brief biography of Ann Baumgartner Carl, and lists additional books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.).
[Clipping: Above and Beyond]
Newspaper clipping from the LA Times with the article "Above and Beyond," which discusses the Women Airforce Service Pilots and their struggle to gain recognition for their service, as well as interviews with veterans. Excerpts from other articles and a Doonesbury comic are also included.
[Clipping: Aviatrixes]
Newspaper clipping showing a journal photo of the Women Airforce Service Pilots having lunch with one of Russia's Night Witches. The ladies in the photo are wearing business casual attire and are seated around a table with open menu books.
[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: Celebration of Women and the Military]
Newspaper clipping of a page of The Retired Officer including the columns titled, "Celebration of Women and the Military" which discusses an event on March 4, 1995 to commemorate women's accomplishments in the armed forces. Charlyne Creger is listed as the guest speaker.
[Clipping: Flying in war was 'best time of her life']
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of Mary Ruth Rance as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot. The clipping also includes information about Miss Rance's training and the types of air craft she flew.
[Clipping: Flying right, thanks to one special Air Force major]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of Marjorie Wakeham as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots and her great leadership as a major in the U.S. Air Force.
[Clipping: Food, fellowship unite veterans]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which includes a brief statement from the veterans at the East Shore American Legion Post 196 afternoon barbecue including former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
[Clipping from WASP Newsletter]
Page from what appears to be a Women Airforce Service Pilots newsletter with several brief write-in reports from various WASP members. One report from Mary Ruth Rance is circled in pencil.
[Clipping: Good Turn Out for Work Party: Squadron Members Help to "Keep 'Em Flying!"]
Article about the Confederate Air Force squadron coming together for an all day event to clean and repair planes for an upcoming air show. Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance, is noted to have attended and helped out, and an arrow is drawn in pencil pointing her out in a group photo on the page. A handwritten note above the photo reads, "Golden Gate Squadron Confederate Air Force Newsletter ~1994"
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