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[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Parade For Old Time's Sake]
Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News Sunday Magazine, Southwest Scene, discussing the Women Airforce Service Pilots reunion at Avenger Field and the memories of the flight training they received there, as recalled by WASP member, Ann Rooney. Advertisements and comics are also printed throughout the clipping.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
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: 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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starts As Instructor Arrives]
Newspaper clipping about the upcoming 30th WASP reunion and J. R. Smith and Rigdon Edwards, two former WASP instructors.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Gordon, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Reunion Expected To Be Large Event Locally]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the upcoming 30th WASP Anniversary Reunion and the activities that will take place there.
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea and Old Times"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP's thirtieth reunion and history.
Date:
July 2, 1972
Creator:
Van Deventer, Micki
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of the WASPs]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and plans for their thirtieth anniversary reunion in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clipping includes items from the editorial page, including a cartoon captioned "Out of the mouths of babes. . .," excerpts from editorials about the Vietnam War, and an opinion column written by Peter Lisagor.
Date:
1972-05~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Monument Unveiled]
Newspaper clipping containing a photograph of Jacqueline Cochran and Col. Bruce Arnold unveiling the monument commemorating the WASP and Avenger Field. The back of the clipping includes four comic strips.
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History