Female Pilots Recognized (open access)

Female Pilots Recognized

Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date: March 19, 2009
Creator: Phelps, Janet
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days] (open access)

[Clipping: WWII WASP recalls her high-flying days]

Newspaper clipping describing Florence Watson's visit to Zundy Junior High in Wichita Falls, Texas. The clipping also includes a brief summary of Ms. Watson's experiences as a WASP and a photograph of her with the students.
Date: March 10, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009] (open access)

[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009]

Letter from David P. Marion to Catherine Parker Chatham praising her and the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their great service during World War II.
Date: March 26, 2009
Creator: Marion, David P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2003]

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Rocco DeFelice to Eleanor Brown notifying her of her acceptance into the Order of Daedalians. He states that she has been appointed to the founder membership of Henry J. Brown, a World War I pilot from Texas. He mentions that her membership card is enclosed and that her membership certificate has been mailed separately.
Date: March 25, 2003
Creator: DeFelice, Rocco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen] (open access)

[Clipping: No more donated meat for Christ's Kitchen]

Newspaper clippings of an article about why a charity, Christ's Kitchen, is unable to accept donations of meat. There are advertisements and obituaries on the back of the clippings.
Date: [2006-03-22..]
Creator: Lloyd, Jennifer
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Quiet zones' sounds like a good proposal] (open access)

[Clipping: 'Quiet zones' sounds like a good proposal]

Newspaper clipping of an opinion article about a proposal to create "quiet zones" in Victoria, Texas. On the back of the clipping is part of a photo of a child looking up.
Date: March 22, 2006
Creator: Bishop, Jim
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Tominack to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Tominack to Eleanor Brown, March 25, 2006]

Letter from Pauline Tominack to Eleanor Brown discussing Tominack's background and interest in the military. She mentions that she is putting together a collection of autographs from people who served during World War II and asks Brown for her autograph. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page says, "Responded to this request May 7, 2006."
Date: March 25, 2006
Creator: Tominack, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Silencing train horns supported by council] (open access)

[Clipping: Silencing train horns supported by council]

Newspaper clippings of an article about a Victoria City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at which municipal noise control and other municipal issues were discussed. Other articles and advertisements are visible on the back of the clippings, including an article about Wal-Mart and an advertisement for Dick's Food Store.
Date: March 22, 2006
Creator: Tewes, David
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 4, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 4, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 42, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 18, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, March 27, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, March 27, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 27, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 6, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, March 6, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 6, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, March 20, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, March 20, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 20, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 44, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 44, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 17, 2009 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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 17, 2009
Creator: Koe, Crystal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 97, No. 12, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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 31, 2009
Creator: Koe, Crystal
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Former WASP flies into Fort Stewart to donate uniform and propeller] (open access)

[Clipping: Former WASP flies into Fort Stewart to donate uniform and propeller]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Helen Snapp donating her uniform and a propeller to the Fort Stewart Museum and her experiences from serving in the military as a WASP.
Date: March 10, 2001
Creator: Phillips, Noelle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings, March 6, 2008] (open access)

[Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings, March 6, 2008]

Email from David Stallman to Debbie Jennings telling her where he got the footage from his film from.
Date: March 6, 2008
Creator: Stallman, David A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roy Crane - International Museum of Cartoon Art Hall of Fame Profile (open access)

Roy Crane - International Museum of Cartoon Art Hall of Fame Profile

A printout of Roy Crane's Hall of Fame profile pages on the International Museum of Cartoon Art's website, accessed March 15, 2004.
Date: March 15, 2004
Creator: Roy, Crane, Jr.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Bob Tiffany, March 7, 2000 captions transcript

Interview with Bob Tiffany, March 7, 2000

A videorecording of an interview with Abilene (Texas) civic leader Bob Tiffany, conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University. In the interview, Tiffany discusses the history of Camp Barkeley during World War II. The video is part of the Abilene 2000 Series of McCaleb & Company videos.
Date: March 7, 2000
Creator: Tiffany, Bob & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 1-April 26, 2003 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 1-April 26, 2003

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 1st to April 26th (classical concerts) during the 52nd season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: March 2003
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 25-April 29, 2000 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 25-April 29, 2000

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 25th to April 29th (classical concerts) during the 50th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: March 2000
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 3-April 21, 2007 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 3-April 21, 2007

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 3rd to April 21st (Pop II and Classical IV) during the 57th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: March 2007
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History