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Eleanor Brown Collection
10
Charlyne Creger Collection
4
Mary Ruth Rance Collection
3
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
3
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
3
Suzette Van Daell Douglas Collection
3
Catherine Parker Collection
2
Helen Snapp Collection
1
Jacqueline Cochran Collection
1
Kafka Collection
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[Clipping: Women, Wings and War]
Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
Date:
July 18, 1989
Creator:
Porter, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go]
Photocopy of an article about Grace McGuire and the dangerous journey she will fly from New Guinea to Howland Island in an attempt to "duplicate" Amelia Earhart's last flight.
Date:
July 24, 1983
Creator:
Welde, Deena
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Girl Pilots]
Magazine clipping of an article about the females training to be pilots. Details about their training such as classes and daily routines are provided.
Date:
July 19, 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Standby Warriors]
Photocopy of a magazine article about what led to the creation of the WAFs, what training was like, and the formation of the WASPs.
Date:
July 1986
Creator:
DeArmond, Rita Victoria
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Fifty Years Ago Today]
Newspaper clipping of an article featuring excerpts from the Dallas Morning News fifty year prior. Some of the excerpts are about Dallas county indictments to conviction ratio and a Dallas restaurant with a singing parrot. An article is partially visible on the reverse side about peanut farm loss.
Date:
July 30, 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Bryan, Pioneer of Abilene, Dies]
Newspaper clipping about the death of Martha Chaplain Dashiell, wife of senator W. J. Bryan, along with the clipped newspaper header. Partial ads and articles are on the reverse side.
Date:
July 28, 1948
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]
Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date:
July 23, 1997
Creator:
Debnam, Betty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Terracing Work Underway Here]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "Terracing Work Here Underway," discussing the terracing of Mark Merchant's farm.
Date:
July 19, 1931
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Director's Research. Attics, Trunks Give Up History]
Newspaper clipping discussing Jack North's research process for his book and how he discovered a biscuit that belonged to Thomas Henry Floyd. The clipping also provides details about North's book and the type of stories he covers regarding the pioneers of Abilene. The reverse side of the clipping includes a portion of a "Dear Abby" column and marriage announcements.
Date:
July 31, 1974
Creator:
Stoler, Susie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Class 3 Achieves First Goal]
Newspaper clipping describing the quality of the parachutes used at Avenger Field and the Link training process for the WASPs. The clipping also provides details about the graduation ceremony for the Women AIrforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-3.
Date:
July 26, 1943
Creator:
Clements, Betty; Seip, Margaret & Baumgartner, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Community Scene]
Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the Women Airforce Service Pilots' reunion in Northern California along with a brief history about their formation and activities.
Date:
July 5, 1984
Creator:
Centell, Linda
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Food, fellowship unite veterans]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which includes a brief statement from the veterans at the East Shore American Legion Post 196 afternoon barbecue including former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
Date:
July 26, 1999
Creator:
Mele, Linda G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying in war was 'best time of her life']
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of Mary Ruth Rance as a former Women Airforce Service Pilot. The clipping also includes information about Miss Rance's training and the types of air craft she flew.
Date:
July 7, 1998
Creator:
Robb, Julia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Letter to the Editor]
Newspaper clipping displaying letters written by Charlyne Creger and Helen Holland to show appreciation for the honors and recognition they received as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
July 6, 1972
Creator:
Creger, Charlyne & Holland, Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Earhart route flier set to go]
Newspaper clipping discussing the plans of pilot Grace McGuire to travel over the Pacific Ocean from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island; similar to the route which Amelia Earhart took and ended up missing.
Date:
July 24, 1983
Creator:
Welde, Deena
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Blakleys Put $100 Million In Foundation]
Five photocopies of a newspaper clipping about William A. Blakley's transfer of over $100 million in assets to the Blakley-Braniff Foundation.
Date:
July 21, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: American Red Cross Receives Letters From Overseas Workers]
Newspaper clipping of the article, "American Red Cross Receives Letters from Overseas Workers," and three photos of Cornelia Yerkes, Hope Mills-Price, and Florence Goldrick. The article briefly profiles each pictured woman and provides information on how to work with the Red Cross.
Date:
July 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History