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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: "The WASPS"]
Magazine clipping comparing how safe the WASP were compared to the entire United States, Virginia Moffett's service with the WASP, and the amount of hours they logged.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The WASPS]
Photocopied magazine clipping about the squadron that led to the use of women in military aviation and life as a WASP.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women of War]
Newspaper clipping of a section of the May 1990 issue of The Miami Herald. Articles about the WASPs service in World War 2, why Maria Muniz joined the Marine Corps, two nurses who served in the Vietnam War, and more are included.
Date:
May 27, 1991
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pushing The Limits]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date:
September 8, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
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: Pushing The Limits]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date:
September 8, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Third Auto Crash Body Is Recovered]
Newspaper clipping of a brief article about the recovery of the bodies of WASP Miss Hayden A. Head, Kathryn Alspach (also WASP), and actor John O'Malley in Santa Monica, California, after a fatal car crash. A portion of large text for an advertisement is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women At War]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) including their activities after the group was deactivated and their fight for militarization.
Date:
September 14, 1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Rosa V. Creger Obituary]
Newspaper clipping describing the funeral of Mrs. Rosa V. Creger, providing a brief biography and stating survivors among her family.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Putting Azusa On The Air Map]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping showing a photo of three members from Ninety-Nines, Incorporated painting Azusa's name on top of the Lucky Lager brewery. The members identified in the photo are Elsie Ringer, Jean Parker and Mary Ruth Rance (Left to Right).
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Those high-flying women]
Newspaper clipping about the WASP, their training, and how they contributed to the war effort.
Date:
March 18, 1979
Creator:
Keil, Sally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Women Fliers Seek Veteran Status"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about how the WASP fought for their veteran status and Jean McCart's experience in aviation.
Date:
May 25, 1977
Creator:
Liddick, Betty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date:
May 28, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]
Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date:
May 28, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Dignity And Pride Of Skill']
Photocopy of an article recounting Barbara J. Erickson's experience in military service, the creation of the WAFS and WASPs, and the aviation they participated in.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gutierrez, Ava
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Oh...To Be A Women's Air Force Service Pilot]
Photocopy of a magazine clipping with an article about the history of the WASP, how they began, their achievements, and more.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
Gutierrez, Ava & Wilson, Jan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Recognition, at long last]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Carol Brinton, her service with the WASPs, how the WASP program was created, and what training was like.
Date:
March 8, 2010
Creator:
Neuman, Johanna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Above and Beyond]
Newspaper clipping from the LA Times with the article "Above and Beyond," which discusses the Women Airforce Service Pilots and their struggle to gain recognition for their service, as well as interviews with veterans. Excerpts from other articles and a Doonesbury comic are also included.
Date:
October 2, 1996
Creator:
Howlett, Susan
System:
The Portal to Texas History