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[Clipping: The Big Floods]
Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
Date:
May 26, 1974
Creator:
Duff, Katharyn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Wylie, Ex-McMurry Fine Arts Dean, Dies]
Newspaper clipping describing the life and career of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie (December 10, 1890-October 16, 1978). Wylie served as dean of the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts for more than 20 years and founded The Chanters.
Date:
October 17, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]
Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.
Date:
July 31, 1974
Creator:
Stoler, Susie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: North Compiling Concise Histories]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the book Jack North is writing, "Pioneers of Abilene." The clipping explains some of the factors that motivated Mr. North to write the book along with a brief description about the contents.
Date:
November 2, 1971
Creator:
Tucker, Sterling
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jack North Preparing Book on Area Pioneers]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of Jack North's book about the pioneers of Abilene. The clipping also states that Mr. North is very thankful to the individuals who contributed information toward his book and urges other pioneers of the city to reach out.
Date:
October 15, 1973
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Putt-Putt' Flew With WASPs]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mary Vanderventer's service with the WASP, Congress' failure to recognize WASP as veterans, Jimmy Carter granting them veteran status, and Vanderventer's current whereabouts.
Date:
May 26, 1979
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]
Newspaper clipping about the WASP, their service, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.
Date:
August 27, 1977
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Mary Vanderventer and her experiences in aviation with the WASP.
Date:
August 20, 1977
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about the WASP, their accomplishments, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.
Date:
August 27, 1977
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies"]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping with an article about Mary Putnam Vanderventer and her experiences in the WASP.
Date:
August 20, 1977
Creator:
Robinson, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]
Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
Simmons, Wally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Simmons, Wally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Remember When?]
Newspaper clipping from the Abilene Reporter-News. The clipped article describes a historic photograph and asks readers to submit old pictures to the newspaper as part of a “Keepsake Edition” to be printed. Includes a photograph of the road crew in 1928 beginning construction of North 13th Street from Pine to the new Abilene Christian College campus "on the hill."
Date:
May 30, 1971
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History