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Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
78
Eleanor Brown Collection
48
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
46
Charlyne Creger Collection
15
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
13
Helen Snapp Collection
11
Catherine Parker Collection
5
Herman F. Fuchs Collection
5
Kafka Collection
5
Gayle Snell Collection
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[Clipping: Texas Lore, Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping of a one-panel cartoon depicting young women standing next to and also flying planes, with text indicating the women are WASP members. Text around the images describes the all-woman training air base, Avenger Field, which operated during World War II. There is an advertisement for clothing sets on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Reynolds, Patrick M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Clipping: W.A.S.P. sisters in the sky]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there are advertisements for a television and gift certificates, as well as an article about lambada dancing.
Date:
March 17, 1990
Creator:
McDaniel, Niki Frances
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Careers fly high for B&PW guests]
Newspaper clipping of an article about former aviator Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown meeting Lt. Liz Steinecker, at a meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon Club. The article includes a photograph of Brown and Steinecker standing together. There are wedding announcements and local event news on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1986
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping Photocopy: Sweetwater Club's Involvement with Air Field]
Photocopy of newspaper clippings and an announcement card about the Sweetwater Club's various planning and coordination efforts with the Air Force Air Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
{1943-02-11,1943-03-11,1943-03-25,1943-04-07}
Creator:
Mathews, Roy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: Sweetwater is all abuzz with WASPs]
Newspaper clippings of an article about an air-show in Sweetwater, Texas. The article also includes information on the history of the WASP program, quotes from several WASP, and a photograph of a navy parachuter at the air-show.
Date:
September 28, 1986
Creator:
Lazorko, Catherine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women contributed to WWII campaign]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP, who served in WWII as pilots, and their experiences in service. The article includes two photographs of two WASP, Madge Moore and Betty Shipley. On the back of the clipping are three different advice columns, about parenting, working life, and interpersonal relationships.
Date:
September 6, 1992
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopies: Female fliers' wartime work finally winning recognition]
Photocopies of newspaper clippings of an article about female pilots from WWII being recognized for their service. The article includes photographs of the pilots, including Betty Williamson Shipley, Madge Leon Moore, Dorothy Smith Lucas, and Holly Hollinger Grasso.
Date:
September 6, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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: 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: 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
[Clipping: Goldcoast 99s Biography. Helen Wyatt Snapp]
A Goldcoast 99s newsletter with Helen Snapp's biography and an announcement that a membership chairman is needed.
Date:
unknown
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: Nolan County's Pioneers Named]
Newspaper clippings of an article about Nolan County citizens in 1880.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Sky Girls']
Newspaper clipping discussing Joyce Secciani, a Women Airforce Service Pilot, and her story. It also discusses gender discrimination within the WASP program.
Date:
January 9, 2004
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]
Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.
Date:
1946
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
[Clipping: Former 37'er Wears Wings of a WASP]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Rosa Charlyne Creger received her WASP wings at Avenger Field, Sweetwater, Texas as part of the final class of the Women Airforce Service Pilots( U.S.).
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History