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[Army Form Instructions]

Description: Small, ripped piece of paper with instructions for Catherine Parker to fill out her height and weight on four copies of a form. On the back is the date, 1944, and the word "Lieutenant", handwritten three times.
Date: 1944
Creator: Central Dispensary, Lackland Air Force Base
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Calendar: Fly Girls 2013]

Description: Calendar for 2013 containing both old and modern photographs of the Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II. Many of the modern photos are from the WASP Homecoming Reunion in 2012. The calendar includes American holidays and important dates for WASP members.
Date: 2012
Creator: National WASP World War II Museum
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Catherine Parker WASP Inoculation Card]

Description: Pilot an crew member physical record card for WASP Catherine Parker. The card states that Parker completed the inoculations for smallpox, triple typhoid, and anti-tetanus and qualifies her flight as of October 13, 1944.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Catherine Parker WASP Promotion]

Description: Photocopy of a notice of personnel action from the War Department promoting Catherine Parker from WASP Trainee to Women's Army Service Pilot with new pay-grade.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: United States. War Department. & Ahlgrimm, James A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: A Wise Woman said... "We served because our country needed us. It wasn't just me..everyone in America was inspired."]

Description: Magazine clipping providing a history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.), their formation, experiences during World War II and their fight for militarization after they were demobilized in December 1944. The clipping also provides a brief history about the life of Deanie Bishop Parrish and her experiences as a member of the WASPs.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]

Description: Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]

Description: Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Female pilots recognized]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing how members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal including former WASP, Catherine Parker. A second clipping is included describing the experiences of Catherine Parker as a WASP and explaining her frustration with the lack of militarization after 30 years of being disbanded.
Date: unknown
Creator: Phelps, Janet
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Ports of Call]

Description: Newspaper clipping listing Miss Catherine Parker as the first student to solo on Coulter Field along with a list of the names of other students who will be flying at the field.
Date: unknown
Creator: Biggs, Nan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs finally getting their due]

Description: Newspaper clipping describing a bill introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their services during World War II. The clipping also provides a brief background about the experiences of former WASP, Lois Hailey and how she became a member of the organization.
Date: unknown
Creator: Turner, Allan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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