Resource Type

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]

Page 2: Newspaper clipping of an article about a reunion of the WASPin Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. 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 clipping, including two about car crashes.
Date: October 13, 2002
Creator: Bishop, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field] (open access)

[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field]

Newspaper clipping of an article about members of WASP who were stationed at Liberty Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia during WWII. The article includes more details about Fort Stewart, and a photograph of Helen Snapp, Margery Moore, Bertha Mary Clifford, and Viola Thompson in flight jumpsuits, walking away from a small plane. The clipping includes other articles about the Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia area, as well as local advertisements.
Date: October 23, 1987
Creator: Owens, Dianne
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"]

Newspaper clipping from The Sentinel-Record titled "WASP's only footnote to USAF history now" written by Don Thomason. It discusses the advanced the training the Women Airforce Service Pilots went through and their sacrifices, only for none of them to receive proper military recognition, government insurance, or familial compensation for the 38 WASPs lost in service. It also discusses Col. Bruce Arnold's failed attempt at getting WASP-centered bills passed through Congress and the death of Nancy Love, former head of the Ferry Command of WASP. The back of the clipping reveals part of the CAC (Community Adult Center) calendar and an article written by Vivian Brown. This article discusses the increase in housing sales to "foreigners."
Date: October 24, 1976
Creator: Thomason, Don & Brown, Vivian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Dorothea 'Didi' Moorman"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Dorothea 'Didi' Moorman"]

Newspaper clipping about women dispelling male fears about the B-29 Superfortress. A photo of Dorothea "Didi" Moorman standing with Brig. General Paul Tibbets in Fort Walton Beach Florida is shown.
Date: October 21, 1997
Creator: Associated Press
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 photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date: October 15, 1985
Creator: Sisk, Mack
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: WASP comic] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP comic]

Newspaper clipping of a comic depicting female plane mechanics discussing their male counterparts over lunch, next to an airplane. The caption reads, "They never try to get fresh with me. They're always too busy trying to keep up with me on the JOB."
Date: October 26, 1942
Creator: d'Alessio, Gregory
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past] (open access)

[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]

Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
Date: October 31, 1976
Creator: Broughton, Jamie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female vets saluted with memorial] (open access)

[Clipping: Female vets saluted with memorial]

Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial honoring WASP veterans and other women who served in the military. The article includes a brief description of the group's service in WWII and photograph of an architect's model of the planned memorial. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for furniture and parts of other articles.
Date: October 18, 1997
Creator: Pisano, Marina
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS remember when] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPS remember when]

Newspaper clipping "Women flying on a wing and a prayer in West Texas" an article about WASP Eleanor Brown and Betty Shipley, The article includes details of the history of WASP, and a photograph of Brown and Shipley. There is an advertisement for a car and an article on bat-inspired myths on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 31, 1999
Creator: Wolff, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served] (open access)

[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]

Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 21, 1997
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country] (open access)

[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: Careers fly high for B&PW guests] (open access)

[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
[Honorable Mention Photo AFT Contest] (open access)

[Honorable Mention Photo AFT Contest]

2 clippings of a photo of T&P train #610 and The Freedom Train Photo Contest logo. Some white steam is rising from the engine. Written underneath the clipping are "- Railfan pg 32 - Photo taken at Austin, Texas Feb 17th 1976 using a 6x7 Pentax; Photo took honorable mention in AFT photo contest." and "Tom Kelcec."
Date: October 1977
Creator: Kelcec, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[MoPac Merger Article] (open access)

[MoPac Merger Article]

Clipping of an article regarding the merger of Texas & Pacific and Chicago & Eastern Illinois into the Missouri Pacific railroad. The article describes the merger and its effect on stocks. Written below the clipping is "AAR 'Info Letter' Oct 15th 1976."
Date: October 15, 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[MoPac Merger Article] (open access)

[MoPac Merger Article]

Clipping of an article regarding the merger of Texas & Pacific and Chicago & Eastern Illinois into the Missouri Pacific railroad. The article gives a brief background on the approval and reason for the merger. Written below the clipping is "AAR 'Info Letter' Oct 27th 1976."
Date: October 27, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Railroad Magazine's Locomotives of the Texas & Pacific] (open access)

[Railroad Magazine's Locomotives of the Texas & Pacific]

Clipping of Railroad Magazine's Locomotives of the Texas & Pacific. There are three trains pictured on the clipping, #'s 493, 810, and 909, as well as a large table of stats to the left. Written underneath the clipping is "-Railroad Magazine Oct 1948 pg 126-27."
Date: October 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Train Moving Around a Bend] (open access)

[Train Moving Around a Bend]

Clipping of a photo of a train moving around a bend. Printed under the photo is "Scene near Eastland." Written on the left side of the image is "On Film Neg" and "TPQ Oct 1898 Vol II #2 pg 4."
Date: October 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[MoPac Merger Article] (open access)

[MoPac Merger Article]

Clipping of an article regarding the merger of Texas & Pacific and Chicago & Eastern Illinois into the Missouri Pacific railroad. The article gives a brief description of the effect of the merger on MoPac and other railway stocks. Written below the clipping is "AAR 'Info Letter' Oct 30th 1976."
Date: October 30, 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Bus Takeover Studied by Council] (open access)

[Clipping: City Bus Takeover Studied by Council]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene city council's takeover of the Abilene bus system.
Date: October 20, 1964
Creator: Shell, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Scarsdale Home News] (open access)

[Clipping: Scarsdale Home News]

Newspaper clipping from No. 11 of the Scarsdale Home News. The main article is titled "A Family Affair," which discusses the swearing in of Dorothy Jean Leslie as a member of the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Other articles center around the local weather phenomenon, post-war plans, the returns of local veterans, wedding announcements, and obituaries.
Date: October 7, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Southern Railway Train #610] (open access)

[Southern Railway Train #610]

Clipping of a photograph of Southern Railway's train #610. In the background there are a building and a truck. The SR logo is visible on the front of the train. Written underneath the clipping are "[sic] Potomac Yard Alexandria Va Wednesday August 2nd 1978" and "Photo by Victor Hand - Oct 1978 'Trains' pg 24."
Date: October 1978
Creator: Hand, Victor
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3] (open access)

[Clipping: Death Thins Ranks of First A&M Graduating Class to 3]

Newspaper clipping reporting on the shrinking number of Texas A&M's first graduating class, listing former senator William John Bryan among one of three surviving members.
Date: October 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History