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England vs. The City of Dallas, Mack Vines, and the State of Texas (open access)

England vs. The City of Dallas, Mack Vines, and the State of Texas

Personal recollections of Mica England about her experience filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Police Department after they refused to hire her because she was a lesbian and admitted to having broken Texas Penal Code §21.06, which made sexual acts between same sex couples a misdemeanor. The text and images were captured from a webpage. Images of England, members of The Dallas Way board of directors, Dallas Police Chief Lupe Valdez, and Dallas Police Major Barbara Hobbs are embedded in the text.
Date: May 10, 2015
Creator: England, Mica & Williams, Paul J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals]

Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and stating that they will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from Congress as a symbol of their honorable service during World War II.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Dorell, Oren & Rulon, Malia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article focuses primarily on a member named Susie Bain, including two photographs. On the back of the first clipping are advertisements, and on the back of the second clipping are articles about Texas politics and the death penalty.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Rosales, Christina
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots (open access)

Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots

Advertising supplement to the March 10, 2010 issue of The Stars and Stripes dedicated to the WASP. The supplement contains articles about the founding and history of the WASP, their uniforms, the aircraft they flew, profiles of several members, and advertisements.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Stars and Stripes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Blacks help in passage of gay marriage ban] (open access)

[Clipping: Blacks help in passage of gay marriage ban]

Clipping of an article regarding seven in 10 black Californians who voted for the ballot measure overruling a state Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage.
Date: November 10, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Paul Tran joins Stonewall board] (open access)

[Clipping: Paul Tran joins Stonewall board]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Voice regarding Paul Tran's position on the board of directors of National Stonewall Democrats, including a list of his political history.
Date: August 10, 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s] (open access)

[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
Date: December 10, 2002
Creator: Copenhaver, Larry
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: Former WASP flies into Fort Stewart to donate uniform and propeller] (open access)

[Clipping: Former WASP flies into Fort Stewart to donate uniform and propeller]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Helen Snapp donating her uniform and a propeller to the Fort Stewart Museum and her experiences from serving in the military as a WASP.
Date: March 10, 2001
Creator: Phillips, Noelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings]

Newspaper clipping "Wings" from the Savannah Morning News discussing the biography of Helen W. Snapp and the Women Airforce Service Pilots. It concludes a photograph of Helen Snapp giving autographs to soldiers Gladys Garner and Melody Haro, as well as one of Helen Snapp in Liberty Field, Camp Stewart, Georgia. The back contains the community calendar for the area and the schedule for broadcast television.
Date: March 10, 2001
Creator: Phillips, Noelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]

Photocopy of a newspaper article about several websites honoring WASP for their service in WWII, including a brief history of WASP, descriptions of the websites, and photographs of two of the digital items featured on the websites.
Date: August 10, 2000
Creator: Pollak, Michael
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: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation] (open access)

[Clipping: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]

Photocopy of an article about the official WASP website and some of their achievements.
Date: August 10, 2000
Creator: Pollak, Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Texas primary elections] (open access)

[Clipping: Texas primary elections]

Clippings from the Dallas Voice that includes state news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Date: March 10, 2000
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Native American Heritage Month to feature films, lectures, music] (open access)

[Clipping: Native American Heritage Month to feature films, lectures, music]

Newspaper clipping, "Native American Heritage Month to feature films, lectures, music," by Richard Guerrero for the North Texas Daily, published Tuesday, November 10, 1998. The article is in regards to North Texas Center for Cultural Diversity working with TWU on a Native American series that will include lectures, film and music for Native American Heritage Month.
Date: November 10, 1998
Creator: Guerrero, Richard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.
Date: September 10, 1997
Creator: Jackson, Leonard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno] (open access)

[Clipping: Pilot Lands Janet Reno]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Charlyne Creger's invitation to meet with former U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno, in regards to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial program.
Date: September 10, 1997
Creator: Jackson, Leonard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Morning News clipping: Gay ex-minister still active in religious life] (open access)

[Dallas Morning News clipping: Gay ex-minister still active in religious life]

Clippings from Dallas Morning News article about Gene Leggett's life after coming out of the closet as a gay man.
Date: July 10, 1997
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Article: Humor in the Ruling] (open access)

[News Article: Humor in the Ruling]

Photocopy of a newspaper article with handwritten notes discussing District Judge, Jerry Buchmeyer, incorporating satire into a case ruling.
Date: May 10, 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: GOP momentum] (open access)

[Clipping: GOP momentum]

A newspaper clipping regarding the candidates for elections in the Dallas area in 1994.
Date: November 10, 1994
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Gay group faces troubled time] (open access)

[Clipping: Gay group faces troubled time]

An Austin American-Statesman clipping about the Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus facing in-fighting, a lack of motivation to work on political issues, and a number of long-time leaders' resignations.
Date: October 10, 1994
Creator: Smith, Rhonda M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Finally--a gift registry for our own weddings] (open access)

[Clipping: Finally--a gift registry for our own weddings]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Voice about a wedding registry for gay and lesbian couples.
Date: September 10, 1993
Creator: Nash, Tammye
System: The UNT Digital Library