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[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark] (open access)

[Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: Allen, C. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Call to Jewish Parents (open access)

A Call to Jewish Parents

Document from The American Association of Jewish Education discussing the importance of educating children on Jewish traditions and culture. Included are the testimonies of various Jewish influential figures in the community such as Mrs. Judith Epstein, President of Hadassah, Joshua Bin-Nun, President of the Federation of Hebrew Teachers, and Mrs. Joseph M. Welt, President of the National Council of Jewish Women.
Date: 1944
Creator: American Assosiation for Jewish Education
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Mid Winter" by Asa Cheffetz and "Pagliacci" by Umberto Romano, 1949] (open access)

[Clipping: "Mid Winter" by Asa Cheffetz and "Pagliacci" by Umberto Romano, 1949]

Clipping from Associated American Artists advertising two original prints for sale. The front page features "Mid Winter" by Asa Cheffetz, with a black and white image of the wood engraving print of a landscape and a paragraph describing the artwork as well as Cheffetz' accomplishments. The back page features "Pagliacci" by Umberto Romano, a black and white lithograph print of a clown playing the guitar, and a paragraph describing the piece and Romano's accomplishments.
Date: 1949
Creator: Associated American Artists
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bishop Haas Urges Printers to Aid in Industry's Prosperity] (open access)

[Clipping: Bishop Haas Urges Printers to Aid in Industry's Prosperity]

Newspaper clipping stating that the purpose of a union is to cooperatively work with an employer and to bargain on the behalf of the employees. The clipping advises the union workers of printing trade to turn the new inventions into the advantage of themselves and others.
Date: August 1944
Creator: Associated Press
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping:The Future of Texas State Supported Schools] (open access)

[Clipping:The Future of Texas State Supported Schools]

Clipping from Austin State Observer describing proposals for the future development of the University of Texas by Doctor Homer P. Rainey.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Austin State Observer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Showgirl Pin-up Doll by Ben-Hur Baz] (open access)

[Showgirl Pin-up Doll by Ben-Hur Baz]

Page from Esquire magazine featuring illustrations of women and descriptive text. A single page pin-up doll of a blonde showgirl in a black and turquoise costume including gloves, bloomers, corset, and feathered train. The following page is an excerpt of text discussing the nature of jiggling.
Date: 1947
Creator: Baz, Ben-Hur
System: The UNT Digital Library
Last Rose by Ben-Hur Baz (open access)

Last Rose by Ben-Hur Baz

Page from Esquire magazine featuring illustrations of women and descriptive text. On the first page, a barefoot woman feigns surprise in a blue and pink matching two-piece with a large straw sunhat. On the facing page, a blonde showgirl is seen studying and smoking a cigarette backstage in costume. Image No. 80 is a unique collaboration between Joe De Mers and Fritz Willis.
Date: October 1947
Creator: Baz, Ben-Hur; De Mers, Joe & Willis Fritz
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Top O' Morn] (open access)

[Clipping: Top O' Morn]

Newspaper clipping including articles about local news and residents.
Date: December 25, 1940
Creator: Blondy Cross
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dali Girl (open access)

The Dali Girl

A page from Esquire Magazine featuring front and back Kodachrome photography collages.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Blumenfeld, Erwin & Szyk, Arthur
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Plant More Trees] (open access)

[Clipping: Plant More Trees]

Clipping from Pens of the People describing disapproval for the proposal to remove the esplanades and trees from Galveston highways.
Date: January 27, 1948
Creator: Boddeker, Louis E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 25% Off All Books] (open access)

[Clipping: 25% Off All Books]

Clipping describing a sale of 25% off off of all books.
Date: 1949
Creator: Bonus Book Club, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of a WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Return of a WASP]

Newspaper clippings of the article, "The Return of a WASP" which discusses the homecoming of Twila Edwards after her time as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. She shares the difficulties she has looking for civilian pilot positions and the challenges she's faced due to WASPs not being a military service. The article includes several photos of Twila Edwards.
Date: April 15, 1945
Creator: Boulkind, Mae & Ruohomaa, Kosti
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger] (open access)

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger] (open access)

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Newspaper clipping explaining the significant the role Jacqueline Cochran played in forming the Women Airforce Service Pilots organization. The clipping also shares a brief history of Avenger Field and includes a report from a German spy to the Gestapo.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A. & Hart, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: He Knows India's People] (open access)

[Clipping: He Knows India's People]

Newspaper Clipping touching upon the life of Kumar Goshal and his book, “The People of India”.
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Braggiotti, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park'] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']

Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
Date: December 1, 1946
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Second Class Graduates] (open access)

[Clipping: Second Class Graduates]

Newspaper clipping describing the maintenance process for the airplanes used by the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The clipping also describes the renovations at Avenger Field's Medical Department and graduation ceremony for the class of 43-W-2.
Date: June 28, 1943
Creator: Buchner, Faith & Helburn, Margaret
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speculation by Al Buell (open access)

Speculation by Al Buell

Page from Esquire magazine featuring illustrations of women and descriptive text. On the first page, a kneeling blonde woman thoughtfully brushes her hair in front of a floor mirror with a peach in the foreground. On the facing page, a woman with black hair kneels to cut and style her long hair in front of a mirror following a magazine's instructions.
Date: October 1946
Creator: Buell, Al & Utz, Thornton
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Oceania - What to Do About It?] (open access)

[Clipping: Oceania - What to Do About It?]

Newspaper clipping describing the emergence of the continent of Oceania during World War 2 and contextualizing British influence in Oceania's establishment. The second page features a poem called "Morning on Sinai" by Katherine Kennedy.
Date: December 1943
Creator: Cant, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ornament by Bob Cassell (open access)

Ornament by Bob Cassell

Page from Esquire magazine featuring illustrations of women and descriptive text. On the first page, No.39, a curvaceous blonde Christmas chorus girl poses in a peppermint stripe costume. The outfit includes a large red hat, ruffled bustle, tights, and prop umbrella. On the facing page, a petite blonde poses in a short sheer and lace black dress with pink accents and coordinating pink slippers.
Date: March 1947
Creator: Cassell, Bob & Cooper, Mario
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Books of the Times] (open access)

[Clipping: Books of the Times]

Newspaper clipping reviewing George S. Perry's book "Hackberry Cavalier", its main protagonist Edgar Selfridge, and his relationship to the town of Hackberry, Texas. On the backside, the author speculates the next moves of General MacArthur in WWII.
Date: February 17, 1944
Creator: Chamberlain, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Major McConnel Asks Sweetwater People to Share 'Great Adventure'] (open access)

[Clipping: Major McConnel Asks Sweetwater People to Share 'Great Adventure']

Newspaper clippings of the article, "Major McConnel Asks Sweetwater People to Share 'Great Adventure'" which discusses the women's pilot training at Avenger's Field and urges the town residents to welcome the women trainees into the social and civic activities of Sweetwater.
Date: April 30, 1943
Creator: Chamberlain, L. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Club Recent Activity] (open access)

[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Club Recent Activity]

Photocopy of newspaper clippings with articles, portions of articles, and announcement cards about the Sweetwater Club's various activities, including involvement with local sports teams, guest speakers at meetings, and local agriculture.
Date: 1943
Creator: Chamberlain, L. F. & Mathews, Roy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Newspaper clippings on a book and children during the summer (open access)

Newspaper clippings on a book and children during the summer

Newspaper clippings related to a book and what to do with your children during the summer break
Date: June 15, 1940
Creator: Churchill, John Stuart
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History