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[Clipping: The Big Floods]
Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
Date:
May 26, 1974
Creator:
Duff, Katharyn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Putt-Putt' Flew With WASPs]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mary Vanderventer's service with the WASP, Congress' failure to recognize WASP as veterans, Jimmy Carter granting them veteran status, and Vanderventer's current whereabouts.
Date:
May 26, 1979
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC]
Newspaper clipping about the City of Sweetwater and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce receiving Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. A brief history about the WASP is also given. Near the end is a photograph of the people who received the Fifi awards.
Date:
June 26, 1972
Creator:
Gordon, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A WASP Veteran in Memphis Battles Sting of Unrecognition]
Newspaper clipping with an article about certain WASP's experiences in World War 2, their lack of veteran benefits, and the disbanding of the WASP.
Date:
May 26, 1977
Creator:
Schick, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]
Newspaper clippings of an article discussing the awards banquet at the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. A picture of the Fifi Award winners accompanies the article. The reverse sides of the clippings include portions of articles and advertisements.
Date:
June 26, 1972
Creator:
Gordon, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Ex-WASPs Ask Veterans' Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP demanding veteran benefits and reasons why their demands were opposed.
Date:
May 26, 1977
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the recipients of the Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. Other activities that happened at the event are also mentioned.
Date:
June 26, 1972
Creator:
Gordon, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History