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[Train #610 Preparing for a Test Run] (open access)

[Train #610 Preparing for a Test Run]

Clipping of a photo of T&P train #610 preparing for a test run post-refurbishing. There are people inspecting the engine, and above the photo is a small article describing the image. Below the clipping is a smaller clipping with the info "Volume 5, Number 4 July 1976," and written is "pg. 36."
Date: January 29, 1976
Creator: Ingmanson, Kenneth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Superpower Train #610] (open access)

[T&P Superpower Train #610]

Clipping of a captioned photograph of T&P Train #610 en route to Fort Worth while pulling the American Freedom Train. The caption reads: "Super-power in the form of ex-Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 610 leads the American Freedom Train through Joshua, Tex., en route to Fort Worth on the Santa Fe on February 25, 1976. Photograph by Harold A. Edmonson." Written below the image is "July Trains Magazine pg 50."
Date: July 1976
Creator: Edmonson, Harold A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #610 Captioned] (open access)

[T&P Train #610 Captioned]

Clipping of a captioned image of T&P train #610 pulling the American Freedom Train. There is a large plume of smoke rising from the engine. The caption reads: "(Below) at Bellville, Tex., former Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 No. 610 - with the assistance of a Santa Fe Bicentennial diesel - hauls the train northward on February 25, 1976." Written above the clipping is "Nov. 1976 'Trains' page 37 - Photo by Russell B. Sperry."
Date: November 1976
Creator: Sperry, Russell B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[MoPac Merger Article] (open access)

[MoPac Merger Article]

Clipping of an article regarding the merger of Texas & Pacific and Chicago & Eastern Illinois into the Missouri Pacific railroad. The article gives a brief background on the approval and reason for the merger. Written below the clipping is "AAR 'Info Letter' Oct 27th 1976."
Date: October 27, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P #610 in Trains Magazine] (open access)

[T&P #610 in Trains Magazine]

Clipping of a photograph of T&P train #610 in Trains Magazine. Small crowds of people are looking at the train from either side, and the Clifton, Texas depot is visible on the right side of the photo. A small article about the train is attached below the image. Written beneath the clipping is "Trains Magazine May 1976 pg. 14."
Date: May 1976
Creator: Edmonson, Harold A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P #610 Pulling the Freedom Train] (open access)

[T&P #610 Pulling the Freedom Train]

3 Clippings of an article, photo, and logo from Railfan Magazine regarding T&P train #610 pulling the American Freedom Train. The article details the prep work that went in to restoring the train to working condition. Written below the image is "pg. 16."
Date: 1976
Creator: Kelcec, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train #610 Test Runs] (open access)

[T&P Train #610 Test Runs]

Clipping of two photographs and an article about T&P train #610 getting prepared to pull the Bicentennial Freedom Train. The article says "610 pulled the freedom train through Texas from Austin to Houston and Ft. Worth. After months of work by Dick Jensen and his crew from the 610 Historical Foundation at the stockyards in Ft. Worth, the engine made its first test runs in the yard trackage near the working site on January 29, 1976. It looked like an engine just going out to work (above) as it chuffed through the yard. On February 4 it made a test run to Wichita Falls over FW&D rails (right) with an SD7, four boxcars and a caboose. After de-bugging at Wichita Falls, it returned on a train that approximated the weight of the Freedom Train ahead of two MOP Bicentennial diesels to run from Austin to Houston. It is shown (left) between Navasota and Plantersville on February 18, 1976." Written below the clipping is "Railfan Magazine Summer 1976 Vol 1 #7."
Date: 1976
Creator: Ingmanson, Kenneth & Yager, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The forgotten women of World War II] (open access)

[Clipping: The forgotten women of World War II]

Newspaper clipping titled "The forgotten women of World War II" from the Daily News discusses the recent reunion of surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots. Pictured is WASP Lenora Horton on the wing of her plane at Avenger Field in 1943
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: Bernstein, Paula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASP's Only Footnote to USAF History Now"]

Newspaper clipping from The Sentinel-Record titled "WASP's only footnote to USAF history now" written by Don Thomason. It discusses the advanced the training the Women Airforce Service Pilots went through and their sacrifices, only for none of them to receive proper military recognition, government insurance, or familial compensation for the 38 WASPs lost in service. It also discusses Col. Bruce Arnold's failed attempt at getting WASP-centered bills passed through Congress and the death of Nancy Love, former head of the Ferry Command of WASP. The back of the clipping reveals part of the CAC (Community Adult Center) calendar and an article written by Vivian Brown. This article discusses the increase in housing sales to "foreigners."
Date: October 24, 1976
Creator: Thomason, Don & Brown, Vivian
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Same Uniform] (open access)

[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past] (open access)

[Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]

Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
Date: October 31, 1976
Creator: Broughton, Jamie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Fifinella" Dedication to Honor WASP's in Ceremonies Monday] (open access)

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Dedication to Honor WASP's in Ceremonies Monday]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the dedication of the Fifinella statue, ceremonies and events that will be held, and detail of what the statue is like.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Birthday Bonanza: S.A.'s Historic Legacy] (open access)

[Clipping: Birthday Bonanza: S.A.'s Historic Legacy]

Newspaper clipping featuring a map and descriptions of San Antonio's notable landmarks. The bottom of the page includes an illustration of Mission San Jose. The back of the clipping includes photographs, articles, and an ad from Frost Bros. department store.
Date: June 13, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Forgotten Gals of WWII] (open access)

[Clipping: The Forgotten Gals of WWII]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and their efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits. Two photographs of WASP and San Antonio resident Ann Holaday accompany the article. The back of the clipping includes a listing of sports scores, two articles, and a photograph of Ethel Kennedy and her children.
Date: November 21, 1976
Creator: Towery, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: About Town] (open access)

[Clipping: About Town]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a phone call Ouida Jewell got from someone about a news story about the WASP seeking veteran benefits from the government, her experience in the WASP program, and a story about Casey Jones.
Date: October 29, 1976
Creator: Jewell, Ouida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: Thomas, Les
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker] (open access)

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the setting of the Fifinella memorial in Sweetwater. Another article is also included on the back.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Unveiling Set Here Monday for "Fifinella"] (open access)

[Clipping: Unveiling Set Here Monday for "Fifinella"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the unveiling of the Fifinella statue at Avenger Field.
Date: June 13, 1976
Creator: Boyd, Alice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs get 'Fifinella' Ready for Flight Home to Sweetwater"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs get 'Fifinella' Ready for Flight Home to Sweetwater"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, the WASP, and aviation.
Date: January 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Belated Benefits"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Belated Benefits"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP and Congress' refusal to grant them veteran benefits.
Date: October 23, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Hunt Centers on Some Recognition] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Hunt Centers on Some Recognition]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP, their contribution to the war effort, their lack of veterans' benefits, and their reunions.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: Kueck, Bruce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: First Women Set To Fly Jets"] (open access)

[Clipping: First Women Set To Fly Jets"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about female Air Force pilots being trained to fly jets.
Date: September 11, 1976
Creator: Rowland, Diane
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Pick Spa for 34th Reunion"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Pick Spa for 34th Reunion"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the women who served in the WASP program, Jackie Cochran, and their upcoming reunion in Hot Springs.
Date: October 17, 1976
Creator: Gassaway, Melinda
System: The Portal to Texas History