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[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn]

Newspaper clipping of an article about John Faulkner and Jay Rigby, two veterans who flew in WWII. The article includes a photograph of both men. On the back of the clipping are anniversary and birth announcements.
Date: March 25, 2007
Creator: Wolff, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings of Freedom] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings of Freedom]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a WWII airplane being displayed at the Victoria Regional Airport in Texas. The article details the history of the aircraft. There is another article about cotton pickers and cowboys beneath, and on the back of the clipping, there are anniversary announcements and an article about florists.
Date: February 25, 2007
Creator: Jone, Martha
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre] (open access)

[Clipping: A Fascinating Cadre]

Newspaper clipping describing details of the book "A WASP Among Eagles: A Woman in Military Test Pilot in World War II" by Ann Baumgartner Carl with publication and pricing information. The clipping also provides a brief biography of Ann Baumgartner Carl, and lists additional books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.).
Date: October 25, 1999
Creator: Booher, Alice A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP invasion at Columbia: Women Air Service Pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP invasion at Columbia: Women Air Service Pilots]

Copy of a newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots when they reunited in Columbia, California. A photo of WASP members taken at the Columbia Airport tamarack is included in this clipping.
Date: April 25, 1986
Creator: Strand, Betty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Elite Nurses] (open access)

[Clipping: Elite Nurses]

Newspaper clipping showing a photo of Charlyne Creger (third from left) with other nurses and stating that they have been awarded an academic scholarship from the Houston Florist Telegraph Delivery association.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden Wedding To Be Observed By the Cregers] (open access)

[Clipping: Golden Wedding To Be Observed By the Cregers]

Newspaper clipping showing a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Creger and stating that they will be honored with a reception by their children at Charlyne Creger's home.
Date: December 25, 1959
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: On the Ski Slopes] (open access)

[Clipping: On the Ski Slopes]

Newspaper clipping showing a photo of Miss Charlyne Creger (second from right) with a group of friends on skis at Winter Park, Colorado.
Date: January 25, 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Plaque Donated to City/County Museum] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Plaque Donated to City/County Museum]

Newspaper clipping about a WASP group donating a plaque they had made with the names of six Women Airforce Service Pilots who died in service to the Pioneer City-County Museum.
Date: May 25, 1993
Creator: Whiddon, Leigh Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They Ride Together Again] (open access)

[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]

Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Best, John
System: The Portal to Texas History