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[Obituary Page from Atchison Life Newspaper] (open access)

[Obituary Page from Atchison Life Newspaper]

Newspaper page containing a number of obituaries including one for WASP Helen Snapp (left side of page 13) describing her life and service during World War II. The pages include advertisements and obituaries for: Kaddy Steele, David Strachan, Wanda Strassburg, Neal Sutherland, Mary Vermeulen, Martha Volkomener, and Patty Wagstaff.
Date: June 16, 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Who Are the WASPs?] (open access)

[Clipping: Who Are the WASPs?]

Newspaper clipping of a column discussing the history of the WASP and the Order of Fifinella's efforts to obtain veterans' status for women who served in the WASP organization. The page includes ads and other articles. The reverse side includes the platform for the National Association of VA Physicians and the continuation of an article from page 1.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: McLaughlin, Patricia Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: NACV Supports WASPs Bill] (open access)

[Clipping: NACV Supports WASPs Bill]

Newspaper clipping of a column supporting Senate Bill 247, which would provide veterans' status and benefits to women in the WASP organization. The column is accompanied by two photographs of WASP at Avenger Field. The reverse of the clipping includes articles about VA hospitals.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: Moore, Kathleen
System: The Portal to Texas History