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Woman Conducting Band

Copy negative of guest conductor Judy Mathis directing the McMurry Band on tour in Roscoe in the mid 1960's, viewed from behind the band. The band members are seated with Judy Mathis facing them, and there is an audience.

Date: 1960~

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Eleanor McLernon Brown Autobiography]

Autobiography of Eleanor McLernon Brown written for the 44-9 class history book published in 1998.

Date: 1998

Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Air Force Radar Station at Avenger Field #2]

Aerial photograph of the air force radar station at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The photo shows a large group of buildings connected by paths and and roads, with a parking lot in the center. Two large hangars are visible in the foreground. Three student dorms for TSTC campus can be seen side by side in the background.

Date: 1981?

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection]

Pamphlet from Texas Women's University advertising their Woman's Collection and describing Women Airforce Service Pilots history and the story of their militarization.

Date: unknown

Creator: Texas Woman's University. Libraries.

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[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.

Date: 1996?

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.

Date: June 23, 1972

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Profile on Rigdon Edwards]

Profile on Rigdon Edwards, providing information on his education, background, business experience, club membership, and activities. On the last page, there is handwritten text with additional information about an award he received.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Flyer: Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASP]

Flyer recounting the historical significance of the contributions of Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II, and advertising the mission of the Wings Across America organization to preserve remaining WASP's stories and historic accounts.

Date: unknown

Creator: Wings Across America

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Harry F. Snapp]

Letter from Harry F. Snapp, presumably to Helen W. Snapp, discussing possible oral interview questions that the correspondent should attempt to answer over time.

Date: unknown

Creator: Snapp, Harry F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]

Newspaper clipping describing the details of the book "For God, Country, and the Thrill of It: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II" by former WASP, Anne Noggle along with a brief history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and their experiences.

Date: May 5, 1990

Creator: Gregg, Louise

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[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.

Date: 1991

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Homer to Ethel, February 12, 1996]

Letter from Homer to Ethel M. Finley discussing transportation and preparation for the 1998 reunion.

Date: February 12, 1996

Creator: Taylor, Homer K.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Pamphlet: Honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)]

Program for an event honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots by presenting a bronze Fifinella statue at Texas State Technical Institute.

Date: 1976

Creator: The Woman's Forum of Sweetwater

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Peggy Poe to Captain Quinlan, May 3, 1976]

Letter from Peggy Jo Poe to Captain Quinlan requesting that the Color Guard attend the WASP ceremonies on Texas State Technical Institute.

Date: May 3, 1976

Creator: Poe, Peggy Jo

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Dedication to Honor WASP's in Ceremonies Monday]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the dedication of the Fifinella statue, ceremonies and events that will be held, and detail of what the statue is like.

Date: 1976

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Fifinella Finds Home in Heart of City]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the moving of the Fifinella statue from the Texas State Technical Institute to the Nolan County Courthouse, books published by WASP, and past experiences from WASP.

Date: August 13, 1985

Creator: Redden, Gail

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Dean Jaros to Rigdon Edwards, January 28, 1993]

Letter from Dean Jaros to Rigdon Edwards discussing the completion of his book titled "Heroes Without Legacy: American Airwomen 1912-1944", providing a brief synopsis of it, short mention of the women the book is about, and thanking him for the provided support.

Date: January 28, 1993

Creator: Jaros, Dean

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

WASP 2000 Sweetwater Texas: Jacqueline Cochran Remembered

WASP reunion booklet honoring the life and career of Jacqueline Cochran and welcoming the WASP to their 2000 reunion with letters, photos, illustrations, and a schedule of events. A section at the back of the pamphlet honors the 38 WASP who died in service.

Date: 2000

Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.

Date: June 15, 1976

Creator: Thomas, Les

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.

Date: May 15, 1994

Creator: Magruder, Iola V.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Peggy Poe, February 25, 1976]

Letter from Peggy Poe inviting the recipient to the unveiling of a "gremlin-sized" Fifinella at the Sweetwater 1976 Bicentennial to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Date: February 25, 1976

Creator: Poe, Peggy Jo

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Maj. Paul Hill to Gunter Airforce Base, unknown date]

Letter from Paul Hill to Gunter Airforce Base explaining why the sender's application has been returned.

Date: unknown

Creator: Hill, Paul

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the setting of the Fifinella memorial in Sweetwater. Another article is also included on the back.

Date: 1976

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation

A compilation of the many achievements of Women Airforce Service Pilot flight instructor, Ziggy Hunter, as a pioneer in aviation. Notes on the cover page indicate that the author, Nettie Moore, was a WASP control tower operator and that her attempts to gain national honor for Hunter have gone unsuccessful as of 1980.

Date: May 10, 1975

Creator: More, Nettie D.

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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Woman Conducting Band

[Eleanor McLernon Brown Autobiography]

[Air Force Radar Station at Avenger Field #2]

[Pamphlet: The Woman's Collection]

[Avenger Field and TSTC From Above #3]

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

[Profile on Rigdon Edwards]

[Flyer: Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASP]

[Letter from Harry F. Snapp]

[Clipping: Prothros endow A&M Photography series; first book beautiful]

[Clipping: The Lady Was A Pilot]

[Letter from Homer to Ethel, February 12, 1996]

[Pamphlet: Honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)]

[Letter from Peggy Poe to Captain Quinlan, May 3, 1976]

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Dedication to Honor WASP's in Ceremonies Monday]

[Clipping: Fifinella Finds Home in Heart of City]

[Letter from Dean Jaros to Rigdon Edwards, January 28, 1993]

WASP 2000 Sweetwater Texas: Jacqueline Cochran Remembered

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

[Letter from Peggy Poe, February 25, 1976]

[Letter from Maj. Paul Hill to Gunter Airforce Base, unknown date]

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker]

Miss Ziggy Hunter: Her Accomplishments in the Field of Aviation