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[Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Texas founder Robert Potter, as well as Ernest C. Fisher, the author of a book about Potter. There are other articles on the other side of the clipping, including one about Hillary Clinton, and a letter to the editor.
Date:
February 28, 2007
Creator:
Vaughn, Reese
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
Date:
December 10, 2002
Creator:
Copenhaver, Larry
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]
Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date:
November 2002
Creator:
Rice, Melinda
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date:
January 11, 2003
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Veterans' burial record available on Internet]
Newspaper clipping of an article about finding veterans' burial information on a government database. On the back of the clipping, there are engagement announcements for six couples.
Date:
June 27, 2004
Creator:
Jones, Martha
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]
Photocopy of a newspaper article about several websites honoring WASP for their service in WWII, including a brief history of WASP, descriptions of the websites, and photographs of two of the digital items featured on the websites.
Date:
August 10, 2000
Creator:
Pollak, Michael
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to the Graduate statue. There are advertisements for Lowe's hardware store on the back of the clipping.
Date:
August 17, 2006
Creator:
Clough, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Taking Flight]
Photocopy of an article about two Baylor alumnae, Ruth Dailey Helm and Nancy Parrish, and their work to publicize the WASP program. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about Helm's personal experiences flying for WASP and Parrish's organization Wings Across America.
Date:
Spring 2000
Creator:
Asher, Lisa
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot to tell story of women fliers]
Newspaper clipping of a very brief article announcing an upcoming opportunity to hear Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a WASP member, speak at the Victoria Public Library on the evening of November 21, 2002. On the back of the clipping is part of an article about a local election.
Date:
November 8, 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 26, 2004
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Talk to TH"]
Magazine clipping with eight entries from WASP or military personnel that had experience in aviation.
Date:
January 2003
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Early Bird: Victoria Sunrise Rotary]
Pamphlet for a Rotary Club breakfast meeting featuring guest, WASP Mickey Brown. The pamphlet discusses upcoming events and lists the clubs then-current officers and committees.
Date:
December 2002
Creator:
Rotary International
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Elizabeth "Kit" MacKethan Magid, a WASP , and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there is a listing for a Health Fair at different colleges and public schools.
Date:
April 11, 2004
Creator:
Martin, Claire
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date:
October 13, 2002
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mine Warfare Training Certificate]
Distinguished graduate certificate for the completion of "Mine Warfare Basic Fire Fighting Training" at the Mine Warfare Training Center. Both the certificate and its folder have the logo of the training center that is an open book with the words, "Forging the path through knowledge", surrounding it.
Date:
April 20, 2001
Creator:
Mine Warfare Training Center
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Long-Due Recognition]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about WASP member Maxine Flournoy. The article includes two photographs of Flournoy. On the back of the clipping are other articles, about popular culture and politics.
Date:
[2007..]
Creator:
Baird, Mike
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, which also details some of the history of the WASP. The article includes quotes from Brown about the joys of flying and a photograph of Brown standing next to The Graduate statue. There are advertisements on the back of the clipping.
Date:
August 17, 2006
Creator:
Clough, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
November 26, 2004
Creator:
Bishop, Jim
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Out of the kitchen and into the cockpit]
Newspaper clipping of an article aboutWASP member Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping is a stock report, an agriculture report, and a coupon for a buffet restaurants.
Date:
[2007..]
Creator:
Brandon, Aprill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association]
Flyer announcing the establishment of the Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the living members of the WASP and their families. The reverse side includes a membership application to the the organization.
Date:
September 27, 2008
Creator:
Wingtip-to-Wingtip Association
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Regular Board Meeting Minutes]
Minutes from the WASP's regular board meeting held October 7, 2000 in Sweetwater, TX. Includes a list of members present and a summary of the business discussed and motions made during the meeting.
Date:
October 7, 2000
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans Day Celebration Program]
Program for a Veterans Day celebration held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in honor of the Texas WASP. It includes: information on the Public Law 111-40, which awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the WASP; an agenda of the day's events; the names and photographs of the Texas WASP recognized at the event; the text of Public Law 111-40; information and illustrations of the various uniforms worn by the WASP; and a list of the event's supporters.
Date:
2009-11~
Creator:
Texas Air Force Association
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History