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[Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Edward M. “Teddy” Donaldson is interviewed about his military service with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time stationed in England and France with No. 151 Squadron and his time in the United States as a gunnery instructor. Topics discussed include his involvement in the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk Campaign and…

[Memorandum to Martha L. Smith from Captain Ralph De Geer, Laredo Army Air Field, December 20, 1944] (Item)

Memorandum to Martha L. Smith from Captain Ralph De Geer, Laredo Army Air Field, December 20, 1944. Awards Smith with the Emblem of Civilian Service for her WASP service during World War II. Award is attached to document. One (1) typed page.

[Graduation ceremony for WASP servicewomen at Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of a graduation ceremony for WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen at Avenger Field, Texas, May 28, 1943. Jacqueline Cochran is on the stage on the far right. Several rows of aircraft, including Vultee BT-13 Valiants, Cessna AT-17s, and North American AT-6 Texans, are visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "Jacqueline Cochran on platform awarding wings to…

[Graduation ceremony for WASP servicewomen at Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of a graduation ceremony for WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen at Avenger Field, Texas, May 28, 1943. Groups of servicewomen stand in formation in front a Vultee BT-15 Valiant aircraft. Several buildings are visible in the distance, many of which are identified in the verso inscription. Inscription on verso: "Portion of squadrons 'At Ease' during speeches. [illegible]…

[Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call with trash can outside barracks, Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call with a trash can outside her barracks, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943-1944. Inscription on verso: "Charlotte took this to prove that I did 'housework'! (You can keep this if you want, I have an extra)." Stamped on verso: "Fox Co. San, Antonia, Texas." Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages…

[WASP servicewoman and woman in civilian clothes standing outside barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman and a woman in civilian clothes standing outside a barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943-1944. Inscription on verso: "Nedra + Lillian. Awful of Lil but very good of Nedra."Stamped on verso: "Willis Studio giant prints are better. If it's worth taking it's worth finishing right. Sweetwater, Texas."Originally part of a…

[WASP servicewomen in flight gear, Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of four WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewomen in flight gear, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943. Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call is on the far left.Inscription on verso: "Me, Char, Sterk, and [illegible]. [?]aymates at Sweetwater. 1943."Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages containing photographs related to the life and WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) career of…

[Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call standing outside barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call standing outside a barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943-1944. The original image is very faded.Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages containing photographs related to the life and WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) career of Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call, circa 1930s-1940s. Images…

[Cots outside barracks buildings, Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of cots outside barracks buildings, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943-1944.Inscription on verso: "The area between C + D barracks just after first call."Stamped on verso: "Fox-Tone. Fox Co. San Antonio."Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages containing photographs related to the life and WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) career of Mary "Pat" (Hiller) Call, circa…

[WASP servicewoman Ruth Gamber posing with small plant outside of barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) servicewoman Ruth I. Gamber posing with a small plant outside of a barracks building, Avenger Field, Texas, circa 1943-1944.Inscription on verso: "Ruth Gamber and [illegible]. Ruth is in W-4 -- the class graduating next is [illegible] nice girl."Originally part of a set of a photograph album pages containing photographs related to the life and…