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UNT offers program for gifted students (open access)

UNT offers program for gifted students

Article giving an overview of the creation of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, its admissions process, and a list of graduating seniors of 1990.
Date: August 13, 1989
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: The cream rises: Academy opens with brightest high school juniors] (open access)

[Clipping: The cream rises: Academy opens with brightest high school juniors]

Article discussing the first students who attended the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas. Parts of other articles and ads are also included.
Date: August 24, 1988
Creator: Gilberto, Julie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, including a brief history of the WASP, Brown's personal history, and an overview of her current activities. The article includes a photograph of Brown with The Graduate statue. Part of a large advertisement for Lowe's hardware store is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper] (open access)

[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper]

Newspaper clipping containing several letters to the editor published in a Waco newspaper, starting with a poem from " Portfolio of a Deceased Confederate Soldier " and commentary providing insight on the soldier's life, family, property, and death. Other letters and articles discuss horse thieves that were shot, the Election Law that had recently been passed on the front, with text on the back describing recent events and anecdotes and bounties, with advertisements.
Date: August 1872
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Two Women in Bendix Race] (open access)

[Clipping: Two Women in Bendix Race]

Newspaper clipping featuring an article about the National Air Races and the annual convention of the Ninety-Nines. A photograph of Emma Coulter Ware and former WASP Clara Jo Marsh standing next to a small airplane accompanies the article.
Date: August 30, 1946
Creator: Mountsier, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark] (open access)

[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: Allen, C. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races] (open access)

[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races]

Newspaper clipping with articles about the New York Herald Tribune participating in air races, the death of Jack Woolams, Senator Carl Hatch's opposition to bomb tests, and more.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Announcement Gives Promise and Future of Avenger Field] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: Announcement Gives Promise and Future of Avenger Field]

Newspaper clipping of two articles from the Nolan County News. Both articles discuss the prospect of new housing for pilots in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: August 12, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First'] (open access)

[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']

Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
Date: August 14, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
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: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to the Graduate statue. There are advertisements for Lowe's hardware store on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 17, 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly] (open access)

[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]

Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to The Graduate statue. There are advertisements on the back of the clipping.
Date: August 17, 2006
Creator: Clough, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement in the Dallas Cowboys Weekly] (open access)

[Advertisement in the Dallas Cowboys Weekly]

Newspaper clipping with an advertisement for Ken's Man's Shop, published in the Dallas Cowboys Weekly, August 8, 1980.
Date: August 30, 1980
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Denton Record-Chronicle article, August 11, 1991] (open access)

[Denton Record-Chronicle article, August 11, 1991]

A clipping of an article from the Denton Record-Chronicle about Pilot Point ISD's involvement in the NTIEVA program and its use of the 'Whole-Language Instructional Program' and Dual Credit courses.
Date: August 11, 1991
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
System: The UNT Digital Library
[The Dallas Morning News article, August 21, 1990] (open access)

[The Dallas Morning News article, August 21, 1990]

A clipping from an article written by someone with the last name Rorer for The Dallas Morning News about the retirement of the Plano ISD superintendent, Dr. Hendrick.
Date: August 21, 1990
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
["The Literary Digest" August 14, 1926] (open access)

["The Literary Digest" August 14, 1926]

Literary Digest New York August 14, 1926
Date: August 14, 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arlington Police Chaplain Harold Elliott holding a photograph taken at the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (newspaper clipping, 1996)] (open access)

[Arlington Police Chaplain Harold Elliott holding a photograph taken at the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (newspaper clipping, 1996)]

Photograph of Chaplain Harold Elliott holding a large color photograph that shows him walking past the bombed Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The bomb completely demolished one side of the building and was the worst terrorist attack at the time on U.S. soil. Chaplain Elliott was called to the city to assist as a chaplain to the other chaplains and later, to councel state, federal and local rescue and recovery workers. The caption of the clipping from the Fort Worth Star Telegram reads "Helping Hand. Police Department's chaplain serves many roles." The hand written date on the article is 8/96 but the bombing occured April 19, 1995.
Date: August 1996
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Potter Creates Unusual Clay Articles on Oldest 'Kick' Wheel in Texas (open access)

Denton Potter Creates Unusual Clay Articles on Oldest 'Kick' Wheel in Texas

Guy Daugherty uses an old kick wheel from the early 1870's to create artistic pottery sold throughout the United States. Daugherty continued his father's business and roamed throughout 23 states until finally settling in Denton, Texas.
Date: August 14, 1926
Creator: Wright, Sena Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bridges across Clear Creek on U.S. Highway 77 and interstate] (open access)

[Bridges across Clear Creek on U.S. Highway 77 and interstate]

Newspaper pictures of the concrete bridge across Clear Creek on Highway 77 south of Sanger and the double bridge across Clear Crek on the new interstate highway.
Date: August 7, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gay Democrats applaud change to DNC's rules] (open access)

[Clipping: Gay Democrats applaud change to DNC's rules]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Voice about the adoption of new rules by the Democratic National Committee to increase the participation of LGBT individuals in their delegations to the national convention.
Date: August 25, 2006
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Gay Dems to organize local club] (open access)

[Clipping: Gay Dems to organize local club]

Texas Triangle newspaper clipping featuring an article on a group of gay and lesbian Democrats to hold their first general meeting of the Stonewall Democrats Organizing Committee. Backside of the page also features news.
Date: August 27, 1998
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: Food Pantry gift; Pantry, resale shop gear up for holidays] (open access)

[Clipping: Food Pantry gift; Pantry, resale shop gear up for holidays]

A page with the front featuring a copy of page 1 of the Dallas Voice, featuring a picture titled "Food Pantry gift", Friday, August 13, 1993. The back of the page features a newspaper clipping of a story "Pantry, resale shop gear up for holidays" by Tammye Nash.
Date: August 13, 1993
Creator: Tammye Nash
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying Bombers in World War II: Stories my mother told me.]

Photocopy of a magazine clipping about how Geraldine Jordan became a pilot, how Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love created the WASP program, and the history of the WASP.
Date: August 2010
Creator: Jordan, Melissa
System: The Portal to Texas History