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[Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards, July 30, 1989]

Letter from Ann Atkeison to Rigdon Edwards discussing Avenger Field and the upcoming 50th WASP Anniversary, memorial, and the Women's Military Aviators Association meeting in Washington, D. C.

Date: July 30, 1989

Creator: Atkeison, Ann

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]

Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.

Date: August 15, 1973

Creator: Baty, Robert

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Glenn Bennett to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Glenn D. Bennett to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for the effort he put into making WASP weekend a "success".

Date: June 30, 1972

Creator: Bennett, Glenn D.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards, July 12, 1977]

Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Rigdon Edwards informing Mr. Edwards he is interested in providing veteran benefits for WASP members and has co-sponsored legislative bill S. 247.

Date: July 12, 1977

Creator: Bentsen, Lloyd

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from former trainees to Rigdon Edwards, January 30, 1995]

Letter from Ethel Finley, Caro Bosca, and others to Rigdon Edwards thanking him for his hospitality and the cookies he baked.

Date: January 30, 1995

Creator: Bosca, Caro Bayley & Finley, Ethel M.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1977]

Letter from Texas Representative Omar Burleson to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing support for two bills to give veteran benefits to former WASP members, H. R. 3321 and H. R. 5718. He mentions enclosing a copy of the latter bill with his letter.

Date: June 30, 1977

Creator: Burleson, Omar

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Maggie Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards]

Letter from Margaret "Maggie" Chamberlain to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards discussing her experience in WASP flight school so far.

Date: unknown

Creator: Chamberlain, Margaret L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, October 8, 1945]

Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.

Date: October 8, 1945

Creator: Chamberlain, Margaret L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Don Coney to Rigdon Edwards, June 15, 1996]

Letter from Don Coney to Rigdon Edwards with a summary of a WASP written book inside of it. He provides the number that must be called to order the book.

Date: June 15, 1996

Creator: Coney, Don

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, January 5, 1985]

Letter from Mr. George W. Connell to Mr. Rigdon Edwards inquiring about purchasing WASP class books from Mr. Edwards, as well as a flight instructor's badge.

Date: January 5, 1985

Creator: Connell, George W.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards, December 24, 1994]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rig Edwards telling a story about her parents and a past visit to Europe.

Date: December 24, 1994

Creator: Creger, Charlyne

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, June 30, 1993]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards telling him to make sure her name is written correctly as she is listed as a donor for the "Plague Jewel", about Steve Morgan giving her a set of drawings, and the medicine she has been taking.

Date: June 30, 1993

Creator: Creger, Charlyne

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]

Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".

Date: November 4, 1994

Creator: Creger, Charlyne

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, October 11, 1986]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards about how tired she was when she got home from vacation and the hospitality she received when she was away.

Date: October 11, 1986

Creator: Creger, Charlyne

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter Editor, June 30, 1972]

Letter from Charlyne Creger to the Sweetwater Reporter editor thanking the city of Sweetwater and other parties for the WASP welcoming.

Date: June 30, 1972

Creator: Creger, Charlyne

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard from Kay D'Arezzo to Rigdon Edwards, August 10, 1992]

Postcard from Kay D'Arezzo to Rigdon Edwards, also a receipt, discussing his payment of $152 for his registration for the upcoming Anniversary Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Date: August 10, 1992

Creator: D'Arezzo, Kay

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards, June 27, 1972]

Letter from Kenneth Dickson to Rigdon Edwards saying that he did a terrific job with the dedication ceremony.

Date: June 27, 1972

Creator: Dickson, Kenneth P.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards, May 22, 1944]

Letter from Doris Duren to Mr. and Mrs. Rigdon Edwards discussing how the U.S. Army split up she and a group of other female pilots. She mentions that they fly BT-14 planes, give instruction to flight cadets, and are supposed to be trained to fly B-26 planes soon. At the top left of the first page, there is a small, printed illustration of the WASP mascot, Fifinella

Date: May 22, 1944

Creator: Duren, Doris

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Mr. Rigdon Edwards to Representative Omar Burleson, June 27, 1977]

Letter from Mr. Rigdon Edwards to Representative Omar Burleson discussing Burleson's efforts to secure veteran status for WASP members and thanking him for his work. The letter is typed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.

Date: June 27, 1977

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards, Jr. to A General, September 13, 1944]

Letter from Rigdon Edwards, Jr. to a general containing a release form from Aviation Enterprises where he worked as a flight instructor and informing him that he is a wholesale agent for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. He is also requesting permission to be discharged.

Date: September 13, 1944

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to John Tower, June 27, 1977]

Letter from Rigdon Edwards to John Tower, expressing his appreciation for Senator Bentsen's efforts to gain recognition for WASP. The letter is printed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.

Date: July 27, 1977

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Lloyd Bentsen, June 27, 1977]

Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Senator Lloyd Bentsen, expressing his appreciation for Senator Bentsen's efforts to gain recognition for WASP. The letter is printed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationary.

Date: June 27, 1977

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Patricia Hughes, June 27, 1977]

Letter from Rigdon Edwards to Patricia Hughes thanking her for her article in The Stars & Stripes concerning the WASPs. The letter is typed on Rig Edwards Enterprises stationery.

Date: July 27, 1977

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Rubbing of WASP Plaque Names

Rubbing taken by Rigdon Edwards from some of the name plaques at the WASP memorial in Sweetwater at the bequest of a WASP named "Rexy", with a note from her about the monument and those who helped create it.

Date: August 23, 1993

Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.

Item Type: Text

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum