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[Clipping: 2 Women Fliers Killed In Texas Plane Crash] (open access)

[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: 43-6 Anna Monkiewicz, secretary] (open access)

[Clipping: 43-6 Anna Monkiewicz, secretary]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing information about the conference held by the Women Airforce Service Pilots, classes of 43-5 & 43-6 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Date: 1998
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 850 WASP Due Bet Benefits] (open access)

[Clipping: 850 WASP Due Bet Benefits]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 which enabled the Women Airforce Service Pilots to apply for veterans benefits. The clipping also indicates the required qualifications and process of applying for such benefits.
Date: unknown
Creator: Times Staff Writer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class] (open access)

[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]

Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "8th Annual Spirit of Flight Air Show"] (open access)

[Clipping: "8th Annual Spirit of Flight Air Show"]

Guide to the 1998 Spirit of Flight Airshow held from April 25 to April 26 in Galveston County, Texas. The guide includes information about the Aviation Hall of Fame, the Lone Star Flight Museum, women in aviation, a schedule of events, and biographies of personalities attending the event.
Date: April 25, 1998
Creator: The Daily News
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Belated Salute to the Women of WWII] (open access)

[Clipping: A Belated Salute to the Women of WWII]

Newspaper clipping of a part of an article about female World War 2 veterans meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCarthy, Rebecca
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Civilian Again] (open access)

[Clipping: A Civilian Again]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "A Civilian Again" which profiles Cornelia Yerkes. The article includes a photo of Yerkes and describes her service as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre] (open access)

[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre]

Newspaper clipping describing details of the book "A WASP Among Eagles: A Woman in Military Test Pilot in World War II" by Ann Baumgartner Carl with publication and pricing information. The clipping also provides a brief biography of Ann Baumgartner Carl, and lists additional books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.).
Date: October 25, 1999
Creator: Booher, Alice A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "A Flyby of Memories"] (open access)

[Clipping: "A Flyby of Memories"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about WASP monuments being set, crashes that some WASP experienced in training, and Ann Atkeison's injury.
Date: September 10, 1972
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Memorial to Honor Women Who Served] (open access)

[Clipping: A Memorial to Honor Women Who Served]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America memorial and women who served in the Revolutionary, Civil, and World Wars.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A 'perfect' flight into ex-pilot's memories] (open access)

[Clipping: A 'perfect' flight into ex-pilot's memories]

Newspaper clipping of the front page for the Chicago Tribune including an article (left side and continued on reverse) discussing the life of former WWII pilot Juliette Jenner Stege. The page includes several other articles and advertisements on the back.
Date: July 29, 2006
Creator: George, Jason
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Visit To The "Night Witches"] (open access)

[Clipping: A Visit To The "Night Witches"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about WASP, Soviet woman pilots, and an anniversary in which they were able to meet.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rybalkina, Natalia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "A WASP Goes to Washington"] (open access)

[Clipping: "A WASP Goes to Washington"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Doris Tanner and her meetings with congressional representatives to discuss WASP receiving veteran status.
Date: March 29, 1977
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A WASP Veteran in Memphis Battles Sting of Unrecognition] (open access)

[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: A Wise Woman said... "We served because our country needed us. It wasn't just me..everyone in America was inspired."] (open access)

[Clipping: A Wise Woman said... "We served because our country needed us. It wasn't just me..everyone in America was inspired."]

Magazine clipping providing a history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.), their formation, experiences during World War II and their fight for militarization after they were demobilized in December 1944. The clipping also provides a brief history about the life of Deanie Bishop Parrish and her experiences as a member of the WASPs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: About the Covers] (open access)

[Clipping: About the Covers]

A clipping from the Summer 2004 issue of the Daedalus Flyer explaining the cover, which featured images of WASP veterans.
Date: Autumn 2004
Creator: Daedalus Flyer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: About Town] (open access)

[Clipping: About Town]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a phone call Ouida Jewell got from someone about a news story about the WASP seeking veteran benefits from the government, her experience in the WASP program, and a story about Casey Jones.
Date: October 29, 1976
Creator: Jewell, Ouida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Above and Beyond] (open access)

[Clipping: Above and Beyond]

Newspaper clipping from the LA Times with the article "Above and Beyond," which discusses the Women Airforce Service Pilots and their struggle to gain recognition for their service, as well as interviews with veterans. Excerpts from other articles and a Doonesbury comic are also included.
Date: October 2, 1996
Creator: Howlett, Susan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Activities of Mary Ruth Rance] (open access)

[Clipping: Activities of Mary Ruth Rance]

Photocopy of three newspaper clippings with photos of Mary Ruth Rance and a brief history about her experiences as a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again] (open access)

[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date: July 3, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again] (open access)

[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]

Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date: July 3, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Air: Battle of the Sexes] (open access)

[Clipping: Air: Battle of the Sexes]

Photocopy of a Time magazine article from May 1944 about male pilots wanting to take the WASPs' positions.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Air Force honors pioneering women] (open access)

[Clipping: Air Force honors pioneering women]

Newspaper clipping from Florida Today "Air Force honors pioneering women" by Shawna S. Kelsch discussing the flying experiences of several Woman Airforce Service Pilots, including Helen Snapp, Carolyn Miller, Maryann Gordon, and Doris Hamaker. The back of the clipping includes advertisements for a Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar and Platt's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kelsch, Shawna S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Airplay] (open access)

[Clipping: Airplay]

Newspaper clipping from the San Diego Union-Tribune discussing the debut of a new play about five fictional women in the final WASP class, and also focuses on Vivian Eddy and Joyce Secciani who were in the program during World War II.
Date: January 9, 2004
Creator: Hebert, James
System: The Portal to Texas History