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[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date:
April 6, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cochran's Convent]
Magazine clipping of "Cochran's Convent" by SMSgt Harold Newcomb. An old article about who the WASP were and how they started and ended is included.
Date:
May 1977
Creator:
Newcomb, Harold
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: "They Flew, Too"]
Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date:
May 25, 1977
Creator:
Remington, Eileen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]
Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]
Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS!"
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Van Deventer, Micki
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date:
April 15, 1976
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Belated Benefits for AAF's Women Pilots]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members receiving veteran benefits after years of lobbying. The article includes photographs of WASPs in action during WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is another article about services offered by the Air Force for members, and a list of industrial associates of the Air Force Association.
Date:
April 1977
Creator:
McDonnell, James A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: Women Pilots Acknowledged]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and other WASP being honored for their service in WWII
Date:
May 28, 1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the U.S. Department of Defense awarding members of WASP who served during WWII with full veteran status. The article includes quotes from and a photograph of WASP Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown. On the back of the clipping is a brief article about the local Bronte club, and an advertisement for Montag's Supermarket.
Date:
May 28, 1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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: 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: The forgotten women of World War II]
Newspaper clipping titled "The forgotten women of World War II" from the Daily News discusses the recent reunion of surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots. Pictured is WASP Lenora Horton on the wing of her plane at Avenger Field in 1943
Date:
September 7, 1976
Creator:
Bernstein, Paula
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands]
Newspaper clipping titled "Military feels WASPs' sting, gives in to benefit demands," discussing the recent decision that Women Airforce Service Pilots will now be recognized as veterans and eligible for benefits. It includes a hand-written note at the top of the clipping that reads "This puzzled me, as I thought it had been over long ago."
Date:
March 10, 1979
Creator:
Associated Press
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Piedmont Limited Alexandria to Monroe, Virginia Trip 2]
5 clippings of the Piedmont Limited, train #610 on a trip from Alexandria to Monroe, Virginia. Each clipping is captioned, and they read (left to right, top to bottom respectively) "Six inches of water left on arrival in Monroe.," "Diesel fuel instead of Bunker C cut BTU's northward.," "Outlawed Crew climbs off engine at twilight on Ship- man, Va., crossing.," "After Dark in Charlottesville station.," and "Lame with hotbox in Brandy Station." Beneath the clippings are written "Aug 20th 1977" and "Trains Feb. 1978 pg 38, 39."
Date:
February 1978
Creator:
Young, J. J. Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Locomotive Roster]
Clipping of a Texas & Pacific Railway Locomotive roster. There are images on the top and bottom of the clipping of T&P 1124 and the Texas Eagle. Written near the clipping is "-Railroad Nov 1970 pg 64."
Date:
November 1970
Creator:
Reich, Sy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Superpower Train #610]
Clipping of a captioned photograph of T&P Train #610 en route to Fort Worth while pulling the American Freedom Train. The caption reads: "Super-power in the form of ex-Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 610 leads the American Freedom Train through Joshua, Tex., en route to Fort Worth on the Santa Fe on February 25, 1976. Photograph by Harold A. Edmonson." Written below the image is "July Trains Magazine pg 50."
Date:
July 1976
Creator:
Edmonson, Harold A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Piedmont Limited Alexandria to Monroe, Virginia Trip]
5 clippings of the Piedmont Limited, train #610 on a trip from Alexandria to Monroe, Virginia. Each clipping is captioned, and they read (left to right, top to bottom respectively) "Bill Purdie contemplates derailed pony truck.," "Making time at Fairfax.," "Hammering hard beneath a through truss span.," "Service Stop for water in Manassas.," and "Departing Charlotesville on southbound run." Written in the top left of the page is "Piedmont Limited/610 - Alexandria to Monroe Va & return train left Alexandria at 9:25 am instead of scheduled 8:00 am and returned at 3:21 am vs timetables 7:00 pm." Beneath the clippings are written "All Photos by J. J. Young Jr Aug 20th 1977" and "-Trains Feb. 1978 pg 35, 36, 37."
Date:
February 1978
Creator:
Young, J. J. Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Starlake Films Advertisement]
Clipping of an advertisement for Starlake Films in Trains Magazine. There are two films being advertised about two trains. Written below the clipping is "- Trains Magazine May 1979 pg. 55."
Date:
May 1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P #610 Horsepower Article]
Clipping of an article in Trains magazine about the horsepower and specs of T&P train #610. There is a photograph of train #610 and another train on tracks. There is a fourth clipping below of the Trains Magazine logo.Written below the image is "Nov 1977, pg 10-14."
Date:
November 1977
Creator:
Young, J. J. Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo Regarding Merger Interference]
Clipping about interference in the MoPac merger. Text says "Katy is intervening in the MoPac-T&P-C&EI merger, seeking preservation of existing routes, gateways, and rate divisions..." Written below the image is "- Trains Feb 1975 Pg 13."
Date:
February 1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Informative Chart on Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Merger]
Clipping of a chart of information regarding the Kansas, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway merger. Written underneath are "-Railroad July 1978 pg. 63."
Date:
July 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History