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[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret'] (open access)

[Clipping: Female pilots were World War II's 'best-kept secret']

Newspaper clipping explaining the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how applicants were selected and trained to serve the in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. A photograph of former WASP member, Ann Holaday is displayed on this clipping.
Date: 2003
Creator: Rivas, Lisa Harrison
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised] (open access)

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Ends WASP Career Unit Is Praised]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Catherine Parker has ended her flying career at Marana Army Air Field. The clipping includes a brief history about Miss Parker and her experiences as a member the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: January 1, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo] (open access)

[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]

Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was the first student to do a solo at Coulter Field in Bryan, Texas. The clipping also provides a list of the names of other students who will be training at the field.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Stylish Leapers] (open access)

[Clipping: Stylish Leapers]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of a style parade and vaudeville program at the Municipal auditorium.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Photo of Charlyne Creger] (open access)

[Clipping: Photo of Charlyne Creger]

Newspaper clipping of a printed photograph of Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Charlyne Creger, dressed in flight gear with a Fifinella patch on her jacket. Partial text from another article is printed on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]

Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date: March 10, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker earns wings] (open access)

[Clipping: Catherine Parker earns wings]

Newspaper clipping congratulating Miss Catherine Parker for completing the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and earning her WASP wings.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Celebration of Women and the Military] (open access)

[Clipping: Celebration of Women and the Military]

Newspaper clipping of a page of The Retired Officer including the columns titled, "Celebration of Women and the Military" which discusses an event on March 4, 1995 to commemorate women's accomplishments in the armed forces. Charlyne Creger is listed as the guest speaker.
Date: March 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years] (open access)

[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]

Newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: unknown
Creator: Westerfield, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP veteran tells of women pilot] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP veteran tells of women pilot]

Newspaper clipping summarizing some of the stories that Charlyne Creger shared to the members of the Bossier Breakfast Exchange Club about her experiences with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.). The clipping also displays a photo of Ms. Creger as she shares her experiences with the club.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lewis, Pam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Members in the News: Bernice "Bee: Haydu] (open access)

[Clipping: Members in the News: Bernice "Bee: Haydu]

Clipping from the Silver Wings newsletter with an article on Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Bernice "Bee" Haydu, being given a front row seat to dedication of the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington. The clipping features other articles of interest to Silver Wings members, such as letters from members, member deaths, and organization news.
Date: 1997
Creator: Silver Wings
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: World War II WASP meets first lady] (open access)

[Clipping: World War II WASP meets first lady]

Newspaper clipping showing a photo of a Women Airforce Service Pilot member having a conversation with the first lady at the June 22 ground breaking ceremony. Several other veterans in uniform are in the background of the photo as well as individuals wearing business attire.
Date: unknown
Creator: Simpson, Chester
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Making a mark on the world'] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Making a mark on the world']

Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the experiences of some Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) and how they joined the organization in 1943. Photos of some WASP members are displayed on this clipping including Charlyne Creger and Oree Gregory Michaels.
Date: unknown
Creator: Glasheen, Leah K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years] (open access)

[Clipping: Woman pilot been flying high for last 47 years]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the life of Charlyne Creger, how she began flying at an early age and her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: unknown
Creator: Westerfield, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Former 37'er Wears Wings of a WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Former 37'er Wears Wings of a WASP]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Rosa Charlyne Creger received her WASP wings at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas as part of the final class of the Women Airforce Service Pilots( U.S.).
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger meets The Night Witches] (open access)

[Clipping: Charlyne Creger meets The Night Witches]

Newspaper clipping explaining the details of Charlyne Creger's visit to the Soviet Union to meet the Soviet women pilots of World War II, The Night Witches. This clipping includes a photo of Charlyne Creger with some members of the WASP and The Night Witches.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bigner, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation] (open access)

[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]

Newspaper clipping listing several websites that provide history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) along with a brief description of the content posted on the sites.
Date: August 10, 2000
Creator: Pollak, Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Charlyne Creger] (open access)

[Clipping: Charlyne Creger]

Newspaper clipping describing the details of the graduation ceremony for the final class of Women Airforce Service Pilots at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go] (open access)

[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go]

Newspaper clipping discussing the plans of pilot Grace McGuire to travel over the Pacific Ocean from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island; similar to the route which Amelia Earhart took and ended up missing.
Date: July 24, 1983
Creator: Welde, Deena
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Creger] (open access)

[Clipping: Creger]

Newspaper clipping sharing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in the Soviet Union and a brief history of Charlyne Creger.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women At War] (open access)

[Clipping: Women At War]

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) including their activities after the group was deactivated and their fight for militarization.
Date: September 14, 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bethel Gibbons, Marjorie Wakeham Are WASP Graduates in Sweetwater, Tex.] (open access)

[Clipping: Bethel Gibbons, Marjorie Wakeham Are WASP Graduates in Sweetwater, Tex.]

Newspaper clipping announcing that Marjorie Wakeham and Bethel Gibbons are graduating in Sweetwater, Texas after completing their required WASP training.
Date: 1943~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: On Wings of Victory] (open access)

[Clipping: On Wings of Victory]

Clipping from The Shepherd's Fold, a newsletter for Live Oak apartment residents, discussing resident Charlyne Creger's efforts as a Woman Airforce Service Pilots during World War II and her recent induction into the Oklahoma Aviation Hall of Fame. Other residency-related articles can be seen on the revere side.
Date: Autumn 2002
Creator: Live Oak
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: An Aviator in an Airplane Coming Out of a Dive Sometimes Weighs More Than a Ton!] (open access)

[Clipping: An Aviator in an Airplane Coming Out of a Dive Sometimes Weighs More Than a Ton!]

Newspaper clipping describing the weight of a pilot's body in an airplane leveling off at a high speed.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History