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[Check Paid to E. L. Bauknight, May 23, 1943]
Check for $27.25 paid to E. L. Bauknight by the Plosser-Prince Air Academy in Sweetwater, Texas for a witness expense.
Date:
May 23, 1943
Creator:
Plosser-Prince Air Academy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Belated Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP and Congress' refusal to grant them veteran benefits.
Date:
October 23, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Careers fly high for B&PW guests]
Newspaper clipping of an article about former aviator Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown meeting Lt. Liz Steinecker, at a meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon Club. The article includes a photograph of Brown and Steinecker standing together. There are wedding announcements and local event news on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Colorado celebrates 60 years of air mail]
Newspaper clipping from The Falcon Flyer discussing the 60th anniversary of air mail in Colorado, celebrated by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society.
Date:
May 23, 1986
Creator:
Falcon Flyer
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Flying fillies once occupied Liberty Field]
Newspaper clipping of an article about members of WASP who were stationed at Liberty Field in Fort Stewart, Georgia during WWII. The article includes more details about Fort Stewart, and a photograph of Helen Snapp, Margery Moore, Bertha Mary Clifford, and Viola Thompson in flight jumpsuits, walking away from a small plane. The clipping includes other articles about the Fort Stewart and Hinesville, Georgia area, as well as local advertisements.
Date:
October 23, 1987
Creator:
Owens, Dianne
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "'Forgotten Women' of Two World Wars Renewing Battle for Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about attempts from female veterans of World Wars 1 and 2 to get veteran benefits and Congress' actions in the matter.
Date:
May 23, 1977
Creator:
Baulch, Jerry T.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]
Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs]
Newspaper clipping with an article Senator Barry Goldwater's efforts to extend veteran's benefits to the WASP. An editorial supporting legislation granting veterans' benefits to the WASP is on the back of the clipping.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and that, after 30 years, they still have not received veteran benefits.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']
Newspaper clipping containing two articles about the fiftieth reunion of the WASP by Loretta Fulton: "Reno, Gov. Richards Salute Women Pilots" and "WASP's Return to Sweetwater."
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Fulton, Loretta
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']
Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Fulton, Loretta
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']
Newspaper clipping about WASPs attending their 50th anniversary and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to them. An account of June Drew flying again for the first time in fifty years is also shared.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Fulton, Loretta
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]
Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date:
June 23, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
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
Object Type:
Clipping
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
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot Amelia Earhart]
Newspaper clipping discussing the life of Amelia Earhart, her adventures flying, and the records she set as a woman pilot. The clipping also includes puzzles and games related to remembering the pilot.
Date:
July 23, 1997
Creator:
Debnam, Betty
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sweetwater museum salutes female pilots]
Newspaper clipping describing how the Sweetwater museum honored the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) with several exhibits about their experiences and services during World War II.
Date:
May 23, 2010
Creator:
Wiley, Judy
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it]
Newspaper clipping with an article about the women who trained at Avenger Field and upcoming events the WASP will be having in Sweetwater. Another article giving more information about the WASP events is also included.
Date:
September 23, 1986
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Bill S. 247 and HR 3321]
Newspaper clipping of three form letters for readers to fill out and send to their Congressional representatives. The letters express support for bills S. 247 and HR 3321,which would provide veterans' benefits to the WASP. The clipping also includes two "help wanted" ads. The back side of the clipping includes three articles and five small ads.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Patricia Hughes' service in the military, the WASP wanting veteran status, and including part of Senator Barry Goldwater's letter to Senator Alan Cranston thanking him for the steps he took towards this goal.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Queried Why Do You Care?]
Newspaper clipping of a column discussing why the WASP want to be granted veterans' status. The columnist also includes a list of senators who support Senate Bill 247 and the text of Senator Goldwater's letter to Senator Cranston about recent hearings on the bill. The back of the clipping includes an order coupon for the Job Hunter's Forum and articles about the Disabled American Veterans.
Date:
June 23, 1977
Creator:
Hughes, Patricia Collins
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs are her heroes, Reno says]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Janet Reno's admiration of the WASPs, their 50th anniversary, achievements accomplished by WASPs, and a brief history about them.
Date:
May 23, 1993
Creator:
Todd, Ed
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASPs complete aviation epoch]
Newspaper clipping from the Lowry Airman with a piece about the deactivation of the WASP and their struggle to gain veteran status.
Date:
November 23, 1984
Creator:
Mansell, Robin
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"]
Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and Congress' resistance to grant them veteran status.
Date:
October 23, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History