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Eleanor Brown Collection
106
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
98
National WASP WWII Museum Collection
53
Catherine Parker Collection
20
Charlyne Creger Collection
18
National WASP Museum (NWM) Collection
15
Helen Snapp Collection
13
Kafka Collection
6
Herman F. Fuchs Collection
5
Gayle Snell Collection
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[Clipping: 2 Women Fliers Killed In Texas Plane Crash]
Newspaper clipping describing the death of Mrs. Helen J. Severson and Margaret Seip which occurred in a plane crash at Avenger Field, Sweetwater.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 318th Graduates Largest Class]
Newspaper clipping describing the activities of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, class of 43-W-4, the type of meals they were served at Avenger Field and the details of their graduation ceremony.
Date:
September 12, 1943
Creator:
Welz, B. J. & Gardner, Elizabeth L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "8th Annual Spirit of Flight Air Show"]
Guide to the 1998 Spirit of Flight Airshow held from April 25 to April 26 in Galveston County, Texas. The guide includes information about the Aviation Hall of Fame, the Lone Star Flight Museum, women in aviation, a schedule of events, and biographies of personalities attending the event.
Date:
April 25, 1998
Creator:
The Daily News
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "A Flyby of Memories"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about WASP monuments being set, crashes that some WASP experienced in training, and Ann Atkeison's injury.
Date:
September 10, 1972
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Wise Woman said... "We served because our country needed us. It wasn't just me..everyone in America was inspired."]
Magazine clipping providing a history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.), their formation, experiences during World War II and their fight for militarization after they were demobilized in December 1944. The clipping also provides a brief history about the life of Deanie Bishop Parrish and her experiences as a member of the WASPs.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Above and Beyond]
Newspaper clipping from the LA Times with the article "Above and Beyond," which discusses the Women Airforce Service Pilots and their struggle to gain recognition for their service, as well as interviews with veterans. Excerpts from other articles and a Doonesbury comic are also included.
Date:
October 2, 1996
Creator:
Howlett, Susan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: After the war, most WASP pilots never flew again]
Newspaper clipping describing the experiences of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.) after their organization was deactivated in December 1944.
Date:
July 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
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: Avenger Field Trainees Welcomed By Hostess Group]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. J. W. Pepper welcoming WASP trainees to Sweetwater, Texas. Parts of advertisements about war bonds and tire rationing are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Avenger Officer Promoted To Captain Today]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Captain Douglas F. McDowell's recent promotion and move to Sweetwater, Texas. Part of an advertisement for Hanes is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bethel Gibbons, Marjorie Wakeham Are WASP Graduates in Sweetwater, Tex.]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Marjorie Wakeham and Bethel Gibbons are graduating in Sweetwater, Texas after completing their required WASP training.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Bicentennial Planned"]
Newspaper clipping about plans in the City of Sweetwater, including building renovations and events with the high school band. An article about the Cold War is included on the other side.
Date:
May 1, 1975
Creator:
Boyd, Alice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Birthday Bonanza: S.A.'s Historic Legacy]
Newspaper clipping featuring a map and descriptions of San Antonio's notable landmarks. The bottom of the page includes an illustration of Mission San Jose. The back of the clipping includes photographs, articles, and an ad from Frost Bros. department store.
Date:
June 13, 1976
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brazos Valley Heroes]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping providing a brief history about the life and experiences of former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Catherine Parker Chatham. Two photos of Mrs. Chatham at different ages are included in his clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Brown-Moreau Nuptials Pledged]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the wedding of Eleanor Rutledge Brown and Matthew Noel Moreau, including details about the wedding party, other participants in the ceremony, and the reception. A photograph of the bride accompanies the article. The back of the clipping contains photographs and an article about the girls' basketball team at Patti Welder Intermediate School.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bryan Girl Will Get Wasp's Wings At Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping announcing that Miss Catherine Parker has completed the required training to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots and will be receiving her WASP wings at Avenger Field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Burleson Slaps at McGovern]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the dedication ceremonies of two WASP memorials.
Date:
June 25, 1972
Creator:
Simmons, Wally
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Capt. Smith, Check Pilot Comes to Avenger Field]
Newspaper clipping of an article about pilot Captain Forrester M. Smith from the Aloe army air field at Victoria, Texas. The article briefly details Smith's background and education. There is an advertisement for Coca-Cola on the back of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker]
Newspaper clipping stating that Miss Catherine Parker has received her WASP wings at Avenger Field and will be stationed at Marana Army Air Field in Marana, Arizona.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catherine Parker Is First To Solo]
Newspaper clipping stating that Catherine Parker was the first student to do a solo at Coulter Field in Bryan, Texas. The clipping also provides a list of the names of other students who will be training at the field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History