[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater] (open access)

[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporter...and complete in the 1986 WASP reunion program. Tanner was one of the first ex-WASPs to register for the reunion yesterday." Another article about an air show that will be held for the WASP is also included.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Leapfrogs Parachute Over Avenger Field"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Leapfrogs Parachute Over Avenger Field"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the US Navy's Leapfrogs coming to parachute over Avenger Field and another about Doris Tanner's biography of Jacqueline Cochran.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: Redden, Gail
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Serious Sings Praises of Notable Women, Forgotten in History"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Serious Sings Praises of Notable Women, Forgotten in History"]

Newspaper clipping about a series called "Women of Courage" that was aimed at showing children how women have contributed to history and the series' success.
Date: March 25, 1985
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Silver Wings and Santiago Blue' Retells the Story of the WASPs] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Silver Wings and Santiago Blue' Retells the Story of the WASPs]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the history of the WASP, the death of Cornelia Fort, training at Avenger Field, and Barbara Robinson's experiences in the program.
Date: January 25, 1981
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"]

Newspaper from the Sweetwater Reporter with the front page bearing a Fifinella illustration and welcoming the WASP for their 46th reunion. Articles about the WASP, their impact on an Air Force colonel, their mascot, and more are included.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Women Fliers Seek Veteran Status"] (open access)

[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