Mary Ruth Rance papers, 1943-1996.

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Mary Ruth Rance papers, 1943-1996.

Contains biographical information and correspondence including letters written to her parents during WWII, 1943-44; with WASP postwar organization, 1949-1990; and during the bid for militarization, 1977-79. Also contains photographs taken while in service with the WASP, 1943-44 and of WASP reunions, 1948-96. Aviation related materials includes Rance's military records, flight logs, news clippings and ephemera.

1.5 cubic feet.

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

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Rance, Mary Ruth, 1914-2004.

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Native of Omaha, Nebraska, member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II, class of 43-W-6. Served as secretary for WASP, Inc., 1990-1992. From the description of Mary Ruth Rance papers, 1943-1996. (Texas Woman's University Library). WorldCat record id: 79473541 ...