The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 31, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 31, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 31, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 30, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 30, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 30, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown, August 30, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown, August 30, 1977]

Letter from Gillespie V. Montgomery to Eleanor Brown discussing pending legislation to award veterans' status to the WASPs. He mentions that hearings on the legislation will be held in September and that he will keep her views on the matter in mind.
Date: August 30, 1977
Creator: Montgomery, Gillespie V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP, their service, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.
Date: August 27, 1977
Creator: Robinson, Nancy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Unpaid Debt of Recognition to WASP Lingers in Congress"]

Photocopy of a newspaper article about the WASP, their accomplishments, and Congress' failure to recognize them as veterans.
Date: August 27, 1977
Creator: Robinson, Nancy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, August 26, 1977 (open access)

The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, August 26, 1977

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 26, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Warned Against Complacency] (open access)

[Clipping: WASPs Warned Against Complacency]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the WASPs efforts to obtain veterans status and benefits. She thanks her readers for their support of her column. The page also includes two other opinion columns and an article about the VA using space satellites. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the Civil Service Commission.
Date: August 25, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 9, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 24, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 24, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 14, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 23, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 14, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 23, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 23, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies] (open access)

[Clipping: Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Mary Vanderventer and her experiences in aviation with the WASP.
Date: August 20, 1977
Creator: Robinson, Nancy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Putt-Putt Vanderventer: A WASP Who Still Flies"]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping with an article about Mary Putnam Vanderventer and her experiences in the WASP.
Date: August 20, 1977
Creator: Robinson, Nancy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close Up of T&P Train #610]

Photograph of a close up shot of T&P Train #610 on some tracks. There are buildings visible in the background. Written below the image are "Orange Va. Aug 20th 1977" and "Audio Visual Designs (RJ-51) - Ronald N. Johnson Photo."
Date: August 20, 1977
Creator: Johnson, Ronald N.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Finally Recognized] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Finally Recognized]

Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the upcoming graduation of ten female pilots from the USAF and the history of female pilots in the United States' military. The page also includes an ad for the VA featuring cartoon character Beetle Bailey and a column written by the chairman of the NAVPA. The reverse of the page contains the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about S&S-Grams.
Date: August 18, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery, August 18, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery, August 18, 1977]

Letter from Ray Roberts to G. V. Montgomery discussing the establishment of a select subcommittee to review pending legislation to award veterans' benefits to the WASPs and other groups.
Date: August 18, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 17, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 17, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 17, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First'] (open access)

[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']

Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
Date: August 14, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]

Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
Date: August 12, 1977
Creator: Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: House Hearings Set for 9/20-21] (open access)

[Clipping: House Hearings Set for 9/20-21]

Newspaper clipping with a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the upcoming House hearings on legislation to grant veterans' benefits to the WASP. Hughes provides a list of the members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and states whether each member is opposed, committed, or uncommitted to supporting militarization of the WASP. The clipping also includes the continuation of an article from the front page and a column written by the chairman of the NAVPA. The reverse of the clipping contains the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, an editorial about Roland R. Mora, and an opinion column on the American Legion.
Date: August 11, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 10, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 10, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 10, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 9, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 9, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 9, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 3, 1977 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 3, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 3, 1977
Creator: Lucas, Donnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 2, 1977 (open access)

The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 2, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 2, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1977-1979 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1977-1979

Graduate catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 1977
Creator: Abilene Christian University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History