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Charlyne Creger Collection
66
Eleanor Brown Collection
48
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
34
Catherine Parker Collection
27
Kafka Collection
23
Mary Ruth Rance Collection
17
Helen Snapp Collection
16
Gayle Snell Collection
12
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
12
Herman F. Fuchs Collection
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[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Student Activities and Avenger Field Naming]
Photocopy of newspaper clippings about student and teacher activities in Sweetwater, Texas, including the naming of the Avenger Field Air School by means of a contest.
Date:
{1942-05-13,1942-05-14}
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII 'fly-girls' were proud pilots]
Newspaper clipping: part of an article about WASP members, their history, and a reunion of the members. Includes a photograph of WASP Joan Jenks climbing into the cockpit of a plane. On the back of the clipping are listings for art exhibits.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Weser, Marcia Goren
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The flying bug will get you]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a man named Danny Kubecka, from Edna, Texas, reconstructing AT-6 planes he purchased from the South African Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Kubecka standing in front of an AT-6 plane in a hangar. Other articles with photographs are visible on the back of the clipping, including a articles about a judge election and Black History Month.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wolff, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Airforce Service Pilots celebrate 50th with conference]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP meeting for their 50th anniversary conference. The article also briefly details the history of WASP. On the back of the clipping are photographs of people at different events.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date:
November 24, 1991
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Third Auto Crash Body Is Recovered]
Newspaper clipping of a brief article about the recovery of the bodies of WASP Miss Hayden A. Head, Kathryn Alspach (also WASP), and actor John O'Malley in Santa Monica, California, after a fatal car crash. A portion of large text for an advertisement is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater Club Announcements]
Photocopy with newspaper clippings and announcement cards about the Sweetwater Club's work helping the town's struggling crops.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Mathews, Roy & Howard, J. Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The forgotten women of World War II]
Newspaper clipping titled "The forgotten women of World War II" from the Daily News discusses the recent reunion of surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots. Pictured is WASP Lenora Horton on the wing of her plane at Avenger Field in 1943
Date:
September 7, 1976
Creator:
Bernstein, Paula
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands]
Newspaper clipping titled "Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands," discussing the recent decision that Women Airforce Service Pilots will now be recognized as veterans and eligible for benefits. It includes a hand-written note at the top of the clipping that reads "This puzzled me, as I thought it had been over long ago."
Date:
March 10, 1979
Creator:
Associated Press
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pioneer Women in West Texas Skies: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
Article titled "Pioneer Women in West Texas Skies: Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II" by Harry F. Snapp for the West Texas Historical Association discussing the WASP program.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Snapp, Harry F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings about WASPS and WAVES]
Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, written by the Associated Press, discussing the death of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) Jacqueline Cochran. Includes an article from Good Housekeeping, written by John Mack Carter, discussing plans to built a memorial for women in military service (including the WASPs and the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), the first of its kind.
Date:
{1980-08-10,1989-05}
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Articles Related to Air Schools in 1942]
Compilation of newspaper clippings published in June and July 1942 discussing Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas and other related aviation programs.
Date:
1942-06/1942-07
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Scarsdale Home News]
Newspaper clipping from No. 11 of the Scarsdale Home News. The main article is titled "A Family Affair," which discusses the swearing in of Dorothy Jean Leslie as a member of the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Other articles center around the local weather phenomenon, post-war plans, the returns of local veterans, wedding announcements, and obituaries.
Date:
October 7, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Soaring salute--Memoir reveals wartime exploits of unsung civilian pilots]
Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, "Soaring salute" by Abigail Foerstner discussing the life and service of a WASP pilot Anne Noggle.
Date:
August 12, 1990
Creator:
Foerstner, Abigail
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Indio aviatrix put stamp on history]
Newspaper clipping from the Daily Sun, "Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history" by Jan Curran discussing the new Jacqueline Cochran Pioneer Pilot stamp that will be issues in a public ceremony on March 9, 1996 in Indio, California. It also discusses Cochran's career and accomplishments.
Date:
February 24, 1996
Creator:
Curran, Jan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart Memorial]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of a $1000 Graduate Scholarship grant for professional women to study engineering with a specialization in aeronautics.
Date:
1947
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Rare Letter Explains Reason Why The Inventor Orville Wright Seldom Flew]
Newspaper clipping explaining the reason Orville Wright did not travel in airplanes and why he kept this a secret from the public.
Date:
December 14, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]
Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date:
July 23, 1997
Creator:
Debnam, Betty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Miss Parker Given WASP Acclaim]
Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was among the group of women honored by Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Bates for their valuable service as ferry and test pilots at Marana Army Air field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Say... Thank You Sweetwater]
Newspaper clipping announcing how grateful the Women Airforce Service Pilots are of the Sweetwater, Texas community for hosting their 1986 reunion.
Date:
1986
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 2 Women Fliers Killed In Texas Plane Crash]
Newspaper clipping describing the death of Mrs. Helen J. Severson and Margaret Seip which occurred in a plane crash at Avenger Field, Sweetwater.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker]
Newspaper clipping stating that Miss Catherine Parker has received her WASP wings at Avenger Field and will be stationed at Marana Army Air Field in Marana, Arizona.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bryan Girl Will Get Wasp's Wings At Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Catherine Parker has completed the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and will be receiving her WASP wings at Avenger Field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History