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[Clipping: "Who Were The WASPS?"]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, describing what lead to the creation of the program, explaining why they deserve to be recognized as veterans of the military, and stating why they need the support of the American Legion.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Description: Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[U.S. Army Service, World Flight at Sweetwater, Texas]

Description: Photograph of four men standing in front of the left side of a small plane, under the wing. The two men on the left are wearing pilots clothing, while the two men on the right are wearing suits and hats. The plane has the words, "New Orleans," on the left front side. Sticky notes accompanying the photo read, "U.S. Army Air Service, World Flight at Swtr, Tx., 21 Sept. 1924 (L to R) Lt. Erik H. Nelson, Pilot of the New Orleans; Lt. Lowell H. Smith, Pilot of the Chicago; Mr. Elvie Raney of the R.… more
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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