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[30th Reunion Name Tag for Ken Dickson] (open access)

[30th Reunion Name Tag for Ken Dickson]

Name tag from the Women Airforce Service Pilots 30th reunion that features an illustration of a flying fifinella gremlin in the top left. The name, "Ken Dickson" is handwritten on the tag in red ink along with the phrase, "C of C".
Date: 1972-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern] (open access)

[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC]

Newspaper clipping about the City of Sweetwater and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce receiving Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. A brief history about the WASP is also given. Near the end is a photograph of the people who received the Fifi awards.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clippings of an article discussing the awards banquet at the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. A picture of the Fifi Award winners accompanies the article. The reverse sides of the clippings include portions of articles and advertisements.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC] (open access)

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the recipients of the Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. Other activities that happened at the event are also mentioned.
Date: June 26, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter] (open access)

[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date: June 18, 1972
Creator: Albuquerque Journal
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Last Minute Touch] (open access)

[Clipping: Last Minute Touch]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph of workers finishing the WASP memorial. Parts of two other articles are included on the back.
Date: June 21, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to The Editor] (open access)

[Clipping: Letter to The Editor]

Newspaper clipping of two letters from former WASPs appreciating the hospitality that they received from Sweetwater during the 1972 reunion.
Date: June 29, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "National Air, 5th Annual National Air Races"] (open access)

[Clipping: "National Air, 5th Annual National Air Races"]

Newspaper clipping containing as article about WASPs attending the 30th Anniversary Reunion.
Date: June 15, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today] (open access)

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Reunion Brought Memories of High-Flying Pilot Days"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Reunion Brought Memories of High-Flying Pilot Days"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the 30th WASP anniversary reunion. Certain WASPs' experience in service is also shared.
Date: June 28, 1972
Creator: Randerson, Middy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: State WASP Fliers Attend Texas Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: State WASP Fliers Attend Texas Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The article notes that twelve Oklahoma residents attended the reunion and includes comments from a few of them about their experience as WASP. The back of the clipping includes two articles.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Willis, Jim
Object Type: Clipping
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
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tickets On Sale Until Thursday] (open access)

[Clipping: Tickets On Sale Until Thursday]

Newspaper clipping of an article about tickets for the WASP Anniversary Reunion luncheon and banquet.
Date: June 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starting To Hit] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starting To Hit]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the upcoming 30th Anniversary Reunion and the events that will take place.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Reunion Set] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Reunion Set]

Newspaper clipping of an article about certain WASPs planning to attend the 30th WASP anniversary and a brief history of the WASPs.
Date: June 21, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Meet] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Meet]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP's 30th reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clipping includes an article and an advertisement.
Date: 1972-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS] (open access)

[Clipping: Welcome Back to 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion for WASPS]

Newspaper clipping of a section from the "Sweetwater Reporter" featuring several articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The section also includes advertisements from local businesses welcoming the WASP back to Sweetwater.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: What Was Training Like For WASP Trainees When They Trained Here] (open access)

[Clipping: What Was Training Like For WASP Trainees When They Trained Here]

Clipping of a newspaper article about what training and service was like for the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: June 21, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, June 25, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, June 25, 1972]

Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head discussing recent events at her business and life in Alaska.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Hunter, Celia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Fifinella Members, June 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Fifinella Members, June 20, 1972]

Letter from Dale Martin to WASP and Fifinella Members welcoming and thanking them for their visit to Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: June 20, 1972
Creator: Martin, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History