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[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn]
Newspaper clipping of an article about John Faulkner and Jay Rigby, two veterans who flew in WWII. The article includes a photograph of both men. On the back of the clipping are anniversary and birth announcements.
Date:
March 25, 2007
Creator:
Wolff, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members, including Grace Birge Mayfield, Mary Macabe, Kristine Lent, Alice Riff, Ann Oliver, Ann Criswell Adden, Verda Mae Jennings Lowe, Betty Haas Pfister, Florene Miller, Millicent Young, and Barbara Flemming Foss. The article discusses the personal experiences of the women serving in WWII. On the back of the clippings, there is an advertisement for a drapery shop and an article on catalog ordering.
Date:
November 6, 1988
Creator:
Magid, Ken
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women Saved from Official Fate]
Newspaper clipping of a brief article about how General Henry H. Arnold announced that the men were needed elsewhere and he needed more WASP.Congress discusses dissolving their division. On the back of the clipping, there are advertisements for Don Q rum, Durham-Enders razor kits, and a Carlton hotel.
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Club and WAAC Community Involvement]
Photocopy of a newspaper clippings of articles about the Sweetwater Club and WAAC's involvement in the community, including articles about the club's meetings, local aid initiatives, and plans for future public meetings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication of a statue of the WASP mascot, Fifinella, in Sweetwater, Texas. The article lists several WASP in attendance. On the back of the clipping is part of a Dillard's advertisement.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings of Freedom]
Newspaper clipping of an article about a WWII airplane being displayed at the Victoria Regional Airport in Texas. The article details the history of the aircraft. There is another article about cotton pickers and cowboys beneath, and on the back of the clipping, there are anniversary announcements and an article about florists.
Date:
February 25, 2007
Creator:
Jone, Martha
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPS Galore]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mickey McLernon's plan to bring six of her fellow WASP trainees with her on her next visit home to San Antonio. There is an advertisement for a summer activity on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lost Airports]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date:
February 10, 1985
Creator:
Ramsey, Ross
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Military women remember past, celebrate the future]
Newspaper clipping of the first part of an article about military servicewomen being honored with a memorial at the Arlington National Cemetary. The article includes a photograph of Welda Smith, Karen Vaught, Sue Wright, and Dori Johnson at the memorial dedication. On the back of the clipping, there is part of an article with a photo of a woman in a floral dress.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: At New Station]
Newspaper clipping of a photograph of a young woman wearing a WASP uniform, with a brief description announcing her graduation from the WASP air school at Avenger Field. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, including more news about the military.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Would Halt Rise of Women Pilots]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping that includes an article about a report from the Civil Service Investigating Committee, advising the cutting of the WASP program. The grounds for this advice is to make way for excess male pilots in the Air Force. Other articles surround the article about cutting the WASP program, including some about politics and war. At the top of the photocopy, the page number of the article is handwritten.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot speaks out on harassment]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Desert Storm pilot Lt. Col. Kelly S. Hamilton speaking out about the sexual harassment and sexism she experienced in the Air Force. The article includes a photograph of Hamilton speaking with WASP Betty W. Shipley at a conference. On the back of the clipping are obituaries and classified listings.
Date:
September 11, 1992
Creator:
Pisano, Marina
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping Photocopy: Sweetwater Students and Contests]
Photocopy of newspaper clippings about student activities and academic contests in Sweetwater, Texas, including naming the Avenger Field Air School.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Women pay tribute to those who served]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about women who served in WWII being honored for their service. The article includes a photograph of women in large coats standing behind a large, flat monument stone. There are local television listings on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 21, 1997
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP emblem Fifinella]
Newspaper clipping of an illustration of the WASP emblem Fifinella, a small woman wearing a pilot's helmet with curly horns on her head and with wings on her back. Text at the bottom of the illustration identifies the figure. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for M. Mitchell Furniture of Forney and part of an advertisement for Drapes Galore stores.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Disney, Walt
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Elizabeth "Kit" MacKethan Magid, a WASP , and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there is a listing for a Health Fair at different colleges and public schools.
Date:
April 11, 2004
Creator:
Martin, Claire
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lady Mechanic Joins 'Hell and Thunder Crew' at Duncan]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown working as a mechanic at the Duncan Field Air Force hangars, as well as her personal history and experiences with WASP. The article includes a photograph of Eleanor working with a screwdriver on a plane. On the back of the clipping is a large photo of a mom with two children, sitting in a grassy yard.
Date:
[1939..]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP history]
Newspaper clippings of an article about the disparities between the treatment and requirements of WASP members and men serving in the US Air Force. On the back of the clippings are brief articles and letters, as well as an advertisement for Kmart.
Date:
[1991..]
Creator:
Weser, Marcia Goren
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Long-Due Recognition]
Newspaper clipping of part of an article about WASP member Maxine Flournoy. The article includes two photographs of Flournoy. On the back of the clipping are other articles, about popular culture and politics.
Date:
[2007..]
Creator:
Baird, Mike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: W.A.S.P. sisters in the sky]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there are advertisements for a television and gift certificates, as well as an article about lambada dancing.
Date:
March 17, 1990
Creator:
McDaniel, Niki Frances
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP reunion at Avenger Field... A Flyby of Memories]
Newspaper clippings of an article about WASP members reuniting at Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, Texas, for a special parade. The clippings include a large photograph of WASP members sitting in uniform on the front of a parade float, and smaller photographs of the members at the reunion. The clippings also include large advertisements for anti-aging cream, vacation homes, Leo's Quality Foods, Inc., and Titche's shoe store.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
Lynch, Dudley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping Photocopy: Sweetwater Club's Involvement with Air Field]
Photocopy of newspaper clippings and an announcement card about the Sweetwater Club's various planning and coordination efforts with the Air Force Air Field in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
{1943-02-11,1943-03-11,1943-03-25,1943-04-07}
Creator:
Mathews, Roy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wing Talk]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP, current projects by the Women's National Aeronautical Association, aviation industry leaders who are also sportsmen, and Japanese bombers. The article includes a photograph of a young woman, Eleanor Michael "Mickey" McLernon, gassing up a B-24 plane. There is a color advertisement for a General Electric television on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bowersock, Justin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History