First National WASP Flying Conference tag

Title

First National WASP Flying Conference tag

Subject

Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)

Description

A blue diamond-shaped tag with black lettering featuring Elizabeth McGeorge's name below the saying "1st NATIONAL WASP FLYING CONFERENCE." The conference was sponsored by the Order of Fifinella. The Order of Fifinella was established by the WASP in November of 1944. The organization's purpose was to disseminate information about reemployment opportunities, to maintain communication among the WASP, and to form a unified organization to influence legislation and potential employers in aviation. The organization lasted for sixty-five years until its disbandment in 2009.

Source

Elizabeth McGeorge Sullivan (1938) Papers

Publisher

C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 Archives

Rights

For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact the C. Elizabeth Boyd '33 Archives.

Format

image/jpeg

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

16387525

Files

16387525-FirstReunionTag.jpg

Citation

“First National WASP Flying Conference tag,” Hankey Center for the History of Women's Education, accessed April 20, 2024, https://exhibits.wilson.edu/items/show/685.