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Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts

Description: Textbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
Date: June 1, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell, January 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from Personnel Correspondent Grace L. Russel from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell discussing her recent inquiry about possibly employment. It includes several pages listing the various employment opportunities as well as an employment application for Miss Van Daell to fill out and submit should she be interested in a position. It also includes the envelope the letter was enclosed in.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: Russell, Grace L.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Handwritten Notes on Pieces of Classical Music]

Description: One page of handwritten notes related to various pieces of classical music. Underneath a title about "theme and variation," the notes say "I. Beethoven; Eroica Sym, 4th move, 2 part - form - both repeats not identical - melodic, harmonic, classic school; mode same; new theme, juxtaposition of melody, rhythm is varied in the counter melody - heavier instrumentation with outstanding color in woodwinds. II. Haydn - ___ Sym - 2nd move - 2 part form with repetition of both parts - harmonic style, cl… more
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[War Department Technical Manual & Aircraft Engines]

Description: Technical manual TM 1-405 from the United States War Department about aircraft engines. Prepared under direction of the Chief of the Air Corps. The booklet is divided into six sections: I. Internal-combustion engine principles, II. Classification and description of engine types, III. Description and construction of engine units, IV. Repair principles, V. Engine lubrication, and VI. Engine cooling. All chapters include information and drawings for reference.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: United States Department of War
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Welcome Sign]

Description: Photograph of a sign that says "The Air Force Association Welcomes the Women Airforce Service Pilots." The photograph is from a series of nine pictures from Suzette Van Daell Douglas's trip to Washington D. C.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer]

Description: Suzette VanDaell's Aerial Dead Reckoning Computer, type E-6B, as used by the U. S. Army Air Forces, and manufactured by Cruver Manufacturing Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The item comes in a box, discolored with age, that's covered in various bits of tape on the front and back. There are faded pencil markings on the front and back of Suzette VanDaell's name and other letters. In the middle is a box detailing the serial number and information of the computer. The device slides out with a middle piec… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Cruver Manufacturing Co.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Flight Surgeon Business Card]

Description: Business card for U.S. Army Air Corps Flight Surgeon Ermin L. Ray, M. D. Ray also has "Medical Examiner, Civil Aeronautics Admin." and "Official Airline Examiner" listed on his card, along with "examinations by appointment."
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Navy Department to Suzette Van Daell, June 26, 1944]

Description: Letter from Ensign Gertrude Carroll Moore of the Navy Department, Office of Naval Officer Procurement to Suzette Van Daell discussing the possibility of Miss Van Daell joining the United States Naval (Women's) Reserve, also known as WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. The letter is followed by a list of questions Miss Van Daell might have about the WAVES program, which she can fill out and send back to the Navy Officer Procurement Office. It also contains two envelopes, one… more
Date: June 27, 1944
Creator: Moore, Gertrude Carroll
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Certificate of Suzette Van Daell Pilot Status]

Description: Certificate of pilot status signed by Major Charles S. McDougall certifying that Suzette Van Daell was a rated military pilot on solo flying status in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The certificate includes a timesheet of hours spent by Ms. Van Daell in various types of aircraft as well as other credentials.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: McDougall, Charles S.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Wedding Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H Thomas Douglas, January 11, 1946]

Description: Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas Douglass announcing the marriage of Mary Anna Logan to William Leslie Rogers on Saturday, January 26, 1946. A separate, smaller card is included, discussing the plans for the reception.
Date: January 11, 1946
Creator: Logan, William Loughborough
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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