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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 12, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 12, 1943. He is glad his grandmother is visiting, but wishes he could be there to see her. He talks about going swimming, and mentions that the Waco papers he gets overseas are usually a month old, and he wishes he could get more recent ones to read about the football games.

Date: October 12, 1943

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Woman Typing While Soldier Looks On]

A black and white photograph of a blonde woman typing while a soldier looks on. On the desk in front of them is an issue of the Camp Barkeley News.

Date: 1944

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Abilene Public Library

[Clipping: Earhart Memorial]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of a $1000 Graduate Scholarship grant for professional women to study engineering with a specialization in aeronautics.

Date: 1947

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Rare Letter Explains Reason Why The Inventor Orville Wright Seldom Flew]

Newspaper clipping explaining the reason Orville Wright did not travel in airplanes and why he kept this a secret from the public.

Date: December 14, 1978

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]

Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.

Date: July 23, 1997

Creator: Debnam, Betty

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Hitler Reading a Newspaper]

Photograph of Adolf Hitler reading a newspaper. A mug is set on a table to his left, and there is a wreath on the wall behind him.

Date: 1924

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Clipping: Miss Parker Given WASP Acclaim]

Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was among the group of women honored by Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Bates for their valuable service as ferry and test pilots at Marana Army Air field.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Say... Thank You Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping announcing how grateful the Women Airforce Service Pilots are of the Sweetwater, Texas community for hosting their 1986 reunion.

Date: 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 2 Women Fliers Killed In Texas Plane Crash]

Newspaper clipping describing the death of Mrs. Helen J. Severson and Margaret Seip which occurred in a plane crash at Avenger Field, Sweetwater.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Catherine Parker]

Newspaper clipping stating that Miss Catherine Parker has received her WASP wings at Avenger Field and will be stationed at Marana Army Air Field in Marana, Arizona.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Bryan Girl Will Get Wasp's Wings At Avenger Field]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Catherine Parker has completed the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and will be receiving her WASP wings at Avenger Field.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.

Date: 2003

Creator: Rivas, Lisa Harrison

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Catherine Parker has ended her flying career at Marana Army Air Field. The clipping includes a brief history about Miss Parker and her experiences as a member the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Date: January 1, 1945

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

The Avenger, Volume 1, Number 24, Edition 1, Thursday, August 24, 1944

Biweekly newspaper from Sweetwater, Texas, published for the personnel of Avenger Field, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Date: August 24, 1944

Item Type: Newspaper

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]

Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was the first student to do a solo at Coulter Field in Bryan, Texas. The clipping also provides a list of the names of other students who will be training at the field.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Stylish Leapers]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of a style parade and vaudeville program at the Municipal auditorium.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Photo of Charlyne Creger]

Newspaper clipping of a printed photograph of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger, dressed in flight gear with a Fifinella patch on her jacket. Partial text from another article is printed on the back.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]

Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.

Date: March 10, 2002

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Catherine Parker earns wings]

Newspaper clipping congratulating Miss Catherine Parker for completing the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and earning her WASP wings.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Celebration of Women and the Military]

Newspaper clipping of a page of The Retired Officer including the columns titled, "Celebration of Women and the Military" which discusses an event on March 4, 1995 to commemorate women's accomplishments in the armed forces. Charlyne Creger is listed as the guest speaker.

Date: March 1995

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]

Newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Date: unknown

Creator: Westerfield, David

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP veteran tells of women pilot]

Newspaper clipping summarizing some of the stories that Charlyne Creger shared to the members of the Bossier Breakfast Exchange Club about her experiences with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). The clipping also displays a photo of Ms. Creger as she shares her experiences with the club.

Date: unknown

Creator: Lewis, Pam

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: World War II WASP meets first lady]

Newspaper clipping showing a photo of a Women Airforce Service Pilot member having a conversation with the first lady at the June 22 ground breaking ceremony. Several other veterans in uniform are in the background of the photo as well as individuals wearing business attire.

Date: unknown

Creator: Simpson, Chester

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Making a mark on the world']

Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the experiences of some Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how they joined the organization in 1943. Photos of some WASP members are displayed on this clipping including Charlyne Creger and Oree Gregory Michaels.

Date: unknown

Creator: Glasheen, Leah K.

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 12, 1943]

[Woman Typing While Soldier Looks On]

[Clipping: Earhart Memorial]

[Clipping: Rare Letter Explains Reason Why The Inventor Orville Wright Seldom Flew]

[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]

[Hitler Reading a Newspaper]

[Clipping: Miss Parker Given WASP Acclaim]

[Clipping: WASP Say... Thank You Sweetwater]

[Clipping: 2 Women Fliers Killed In Texas Plane Crash]

[Clipping: Catherine Parker]

[Clipping: Bryan Girl Will Get Wasp's Wings At Avenger Field]

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised]

The Avenger, Volume 1, Number 24, Edition 1, Thursday, August 24, 1944

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]

[Clipping: Stylish Leapers]

[Clipping: Photo of Charlyne Creger]

[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]

[Clipping: Catherine Parker earns wings]

[Clipping: Celebration of Women and the Military]

[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]

[Clipping: WASP veteran tells of women pilot]

[Clipping: World War II WASP meets first lady]

[Clipping: 'Making a mark on the world']