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[Clipping: Profile - The Lady Was A Trained WWII Pilot] (open access)

[Clipping: Profile - The Lady Was A Trained WWII Pilot]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP member Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown completing her college degree at the University of Houston-Victoria. The article includes details of her experience with WASP, as well as a photograph of Mrs. Brown. On the back of the clipping, there is a large advertisement for jewelry.
Date: March 9, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, June 1981 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, June 1981

Quarterly newsletter of the former World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots including news, events, stories about the group's history, and other information of interest to the members. Of note are several articles about the death of member Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: June 1981
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nettie D. More to Margaret and Paul, May 16, 1981] (open access)

[Letter from Nettie D. More to Margaret and Paul, May 16, 1981]

Letter from Nettie D. More to Margaret and Paul discussing an article about WASP that she found and is sending them. She notes that she helped get publicity for WASP.
Date: May 16, 1981
Creator: More, Nettie D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1981-1982 (open access)

Council Fire, Handbook of McMurry College, 1981-1982

The Council Fire is the student handbook of McMurry College in Abilene, Texas and includes information about the rules and regulations of the school as well as general information about student governance and campus life. This issue includes a calendar for the school year.
Date: 1981
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1981 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1981

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name index starts on page 292.
Date: 1981
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Jesse C. Fletcher, Mrs. Tommy Clack, and Rupert N. Richardson at Western Heritage Day]

Photographic slide of Jesse C. Fletcher (1977-1991), Mrs. Tommy Clack, and Rupert N. Richardson (1943-1953) at the first Western Heritage Day in 1981.
Date: 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ngona and Jerome Play a Game Together in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 1. In the scene Jerome and Ngona are playing a game together. Actors from left to right are Jerome (Brian McCaleb) and Ngona (Jennifer Hailey).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nellie and Luther Talk in Front of the Bathhouse in South Pacific Musical #3]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. In the scene, Luther and Nellie are talking in front of Luther's bathhouse while the nurses look on. From left to right are Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall) and Luther Billis (Barry Smoot). Other actors remain unidentified.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luther and Nellie Perform While the G.I.'s and Nurses Look on in South Pacific Musical #2]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 2, scene 1. In the photograph Luther and Nellie perform a comedy act for the sailors, nurses, and officers. Actors from left to right: Luther Billis (Barry Smoot), Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall), Commander William Harbison (Trent Pines), and Captain George Brackett (Curtis Tate).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emile and Nellie Hang Out on a Balcony in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 12. In the scene Nellie lifts up her arms while Emile looks on. Actors from left to right are Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale) and Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bloody Mary Sings to the Sailors at the Pier in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific" the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 1, scene 3. In the scene, Bloody Mary (Peggy Lewis) sings to the sailors about Bali Ha 'i.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nellie Putting a Towel on Her Head in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production. In the scene, Nellie messes with the towel on her head while Emile looks on. Actors from left to right are Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall) and Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emile and Nellie Hang Out on a Balcony in South Pacific Musical #2]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 2, scene 7. In the scene Nellie stands while Emile looks on. Actors from left to right are Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall) and Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emile and Nellie Having Tea in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene Emile and Nellie enjoy tea on Emile's balcony. Actors from left to right are Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale) and Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bloody Mary Advertises Her Grass Skirts to the Sailors in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. In the scene, Bloody Mary (Peggy Lewis) is showing off grass skirts to the sailors.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bloody Mary Sings to Sailors in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 3. In the scene, Bloody Mary (Peggy Lewis) is singing to the sailors and attempting to sell them grass skirts. Other actors are unidentified.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Silhouette of Bloody Mary and Lt. Joseph Cable on Bali Ha'i in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 1, scene 9. Actors from left to right are Bloody Mary (Peggy Lewis) and Lt. Joseph Cable (Nelson Coates). Other actors are unknown. In the scene Bloody Mary is leading Cable and the sailors onto to Bali Ha'i.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emile and Nellie Talk on a Beach in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene, Emille and Nellie discuss something while at a beach. Actors from left to right are Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale) and Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luther and Nellie Perform While the G.I.'s and Nurses Look on in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 2, scene 1. Actors from left to right: Luther Billis (Barry Smoot) and Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall). Other actors are unknown. In the scene Luther and Nellie are performing for the G.I.'s and nurses.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sailors in Costume in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 2, scene 1. In this photograph a group of the sailors is dressed up in costumes. The actors are unidentified.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cable and Liat Kneel Together While Bloody Mary Looks on in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 10. In the scene Liat and Cable kneel and talk together while Bloody Mary watches. Actors from left to right: Bloody Mary (Peggy Lewis), Lt. Joseph Cable (Nelson Coates), and Liat (Debra Wilks).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nellie and Luther Talk in Front of the Bathhouse in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming production, act 1, scene 3. Actors from left to right: Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall) and Luther Billis (Barry Smoot). Other actors are identified on the back of the image. In the scene Ensign and Luther talk in the front of Luther's bathhouse while surround by the various nurses.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Emile and Nellie on a Rock at the Beach in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production. In the scene Nellie and Emile sit together on a rock and talk. From left to right are Emile DeBecque (Clay Hale) and Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lana Hall).
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nellie and the Nurses in South Pacific Musical]

Photograph of Ensign Nellie Forbush (Lane Hall) and nurses from "South Pacific," the 1981 Abilene Christian University Homecoming musical production, act 1, scene 7. Other actors unidentified.
Date: [1981-10-29..1981-11-01]
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History