Caroline Shunn papers, 1943-1944.

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Caroline Shunn papers, 1943-1944.

Contains correspondence from Jacqueline Cochran and Betty Gillies regarding entrance and acceptance into the WASP program and information for WASP trainees.

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Cochran, Jacqueline, 1906?-1980

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Jacqueline Cochran, cosmetics executive and world-famous aviatrix, was the product of obscure origins. Born Bessie Pittman, born 1906/1908/1910, in northwest Florida (sources differ on her birth year). The Pittmans were and impoverished family that moved from one town to another in search of work. Even as a child, Bessie possessed an unusual amount of drive and ambition. She resented the limited opportunities available to her in such an environment, especially after she was told the Pittmans wer...

W.A.S.P. (Musical group)

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Gillies, Betty

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Shunn, Caroline E., 1921-2003.

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Member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, class of 44-W-5. From the description of Caroline Shunn papers, 1943-1944. (Texas Woman's University Library). WorldCat record id: 432721853 ...