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[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]

Description: Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Remington, Eileen
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Donor Pamphlet for the Minerva Center]

Description: A pamphlet asking for donations to the Minerva Center, with text on both sides about the publications from the Minerva Center. The Minerva Center provides information and inspiration for those who care about women in the uniformed services and civilian women in defense services.
Date: unknown
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: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
Date: 1997
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Female vets saluted with memorial]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial honoring WASP veterans and other women who served in the military. The article includes a brief description of the group's service in WWII and photograph of an architect's model of the planned memorial. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for furniture and parts of other articles.
Date: October 18, 1997
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women finally share nation's military glory]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about a memorial to military servicewomen, including brief personal stories about the women being honored. the article includes three photographs of the women being honored and the women who attended the memorial dedication ceremony. Those pictured include, Dahrie Christiansen daughter of Jean Samoska Army Air corp., Air Force Brig. Gen.Wilma Vaught, Tipper Gore, and Dorthy Budacki WAVES with he two daughters. On the back of the clippings are advertisements an… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Ullmann Kilgore at Virginia Beach]

Description: Photograph of Ullmann Kilgore, wearing a U.S. Navy uniform, relaxing in a fold-out chair on Virginia Beach. He has a bottled beverage in his hand. The chair next to his is empty. A handwritten caption on the back of the photo reads, "The very best picture of Ullmann I've ever had. Va. Beach Sept. 1942." According to accompanying information, Ullmann was part of the 24th Seabee Battalion of the U.S. Navy.
Date: September 1942
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

Oral History Interview with Gene Buehring, April 29, 2001

Description: Interview with Gene Buehring, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in Vietnam and was wounded in action. Buehring describes what every day life was like in the service and his experiences upon returning home. He also talks about meeting Bob Hope and the two times he was injured on duty.
Date: April 15, 2003
Creator: Reitmeier, Sara & Buehring, Gene
Partner: Lee College

[Blank Postcard of Women's Memorial Model]

Description: Blank postcard with a picture of a miniature model of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial built in Arlington National Cemetery. Text on the back can be seen with information on how to register a name with the memorial or to make donations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

America's Best Kept Military Secret: Its Servicewomen.

Description: Pamphlet advertising the construction of The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery and its many features. The pamphlet also includes a donation form, a brief history of women in military service, and features two notable women in military history, Eugenie Wilkinson and Deborah (Rober Sutcliffe) Sampson.
Date: unknown
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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