[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII's female pilots get the Congressional Gold Medal]

Newspaper clipping of an article aboutWASP members receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article is accompanied by a list of all the honorees, and includes color photographs of the ceremony and the honorees. There are obituaries on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Janey Lack to Eleanor Brown, March 16, 2010] (open access)

[Letter from Janey Lack to Eleanor Brown, March 16, 2010]

Letter from Janey Lack to Mickey McLernan saying that she enjoyed the article and hopes she enjoyed her trip to D. C..
Date: March 16, 2010
Creator: Lack, Janey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 2010
Creator: Wong, Adriel
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes campus news and local news of interest to students along with advertising.
Date: March 30, 2010
Creator: Wong, Adriel
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Victoria woman among those honored for duties in WASP]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article, and on the back of the clipping, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots] (open access)

[Clipping: Golden moment here at last for war pilots]

Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The article focuses primarily on a member named Susie Bain, including two photographs. On the back of the first clipping are advertisements, and on the back of the second clipping are articles about Texas politics and the death penalty.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Rosales, Christina
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots (open access)

Stars and Stripes Salutes Women Airforce Service Pilots

Advertising supplement to the March 10, 2010 issue of The Stars and Stripes dedicated to the WASP. The supplement contains articles about the founding and history of the WASP, their uniforms, the aircraft they flew, profiles of several members, and advertisements.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Stars and Stripes
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet] (open access)

[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Welcome Salute Reception Ticket] (open access)

[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Welcome Salute Reception Ticket]

A blue admission ticket printed on thick card stock for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Gold Medal Celebration's Welcome Salute Reception. It took place at the National World War II Memorial on March 9, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. and only admitted one seat.
Date: March 9, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Remembrance Ceremony Ticket] (open access)

[WASP Congressional Gold Medal Celebration Remembrance Ceremony Ticket]

A green admission ticket printed on thick card stock for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Gold Medal Celebration's Remembrance Ceremony. It took place at the National World War II Memorial on March 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. and only admitted one seat.
Date: March 9, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper (open access)

WASP Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration Activities Information Paper

Activities information for the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Celebration from March 2010, containing details for all events planned for the ceremony, as well as information on accommodations, airport transportation, rental cars, parking, and attire.
Date: March 7, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet] (open access)

[Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Women Airforce Service Pilots, which took place in Emancipation Hall, Capital Visitor Center, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The program guide includes a Prelude, Welcome, Presentation of the Colors, the National Anthem, the Invocation, Remarks on the Resolution, Remarks, Musical Selection, Remarks, Presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal, Acceptance and Word of Thanks, and Benediction. There is a gold cord wrapped around the center of the pamphlet.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals] (open access)

[Clipping: Female WWII pilots receive medals]

Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the Women Airforce Service Pilots and stating that they will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from Congress as a symbol of their honorable service during World War II.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Dorell, Oren & Rulon, Malia
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum, March, 1, 2010] (open access)

[Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum, March, 1, 2010]

Letter from Kent and Deanie Comolli to the National WASP WWII Museum discussing memories of WASP and Sweetwater during WWII and seeing the museum at a class of '57 high school reunion.
Date: March 1, 2010
Creator: Comolli, Kent & Comolli, Deanie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kim to Sharron Davis, March 22, 2010] (open access)

[Letter from Kim to Sharron Davis, March 22, 2010]

Letter from Kim (Nelson?) to Sharon Davis discussing an enclosed donation check to the WASP museum from a tennis group.
Date: March 22, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from MSGT William R. Willis to Betty Jo Reed, March 10, 2010] (open access)

[Letter from MSGT William R. Willis to Betty Jo Reed, March 10, 2010]

Letter from MSGT William R. Willis to Betty Jo Reed discussing his time in the military and making a donation in his brother's name.
Date: March 10, 2010
Creator: Willis, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Pilots Honored] (open access)

[Clipping: Women Pilots Honored]

Newspaper clipping of letters that were sent to the Dallas Morning News about the WASPs and their service.
Date: March 14, 2010
Creator: Taylor, Robert; Newman, Rita G.; Thompson, Carter & Harris, Chuck
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Recognition, at long last] (open access)

[Clipping: Recognition, at long last]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Carol Brinton, her service with the WASPs, how the WASP program was created, and what training was like.
Date: March 8, 2010
Creator: Neuman, Johanna
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2010 (open access)

The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2010

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 2010
Creator: Howard Payne University
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 25, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 25, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 4, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 4, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 18, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 18, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 18, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 2010 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 7, Ed. 1, March 2010

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: March 2010
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History