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- [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.
- [Clipping: Why Women Can Fly]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, including a brief history of the WASP, Brown's personal history, and an overview of her current activities. The article includes a photograph of Brown with The Graduate statue. Part of a large advertisement for Lowe's hardware store is visible on the back of the clipping.
- [Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
- Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
- [Clipping: Women Pilots given their due by Museum of Flight]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being honored for their service in WWII at the seventh annual Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction gala. Portions of other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]
- Page 2: Newspaper clipping of an article about a reunion of the WASPin Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article includes photos of Eleanor Brown, the author Jim Bishop, and a photo of Eleanor Brown perched on the wing of a plane. There are other articles on the back of the clipping, including two about car crashes.
- [Clipping: Out of the kitchen and into the cockpit]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP member Mickey Brown, who reminisces over her time as a test pilot.
- [Clipping photocopy: WASP Militarization Favored by Stimson]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of articles from the New York Times about the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, including an article about an initiative to give WASP members full military benefits. Among the articles are several small advertisements, some with illustrations. At the top of the photocopy is handwritten text identifying the newspaper and its publishing date.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Wing Talk]
- Newspaper clipping of a photograph of Eleanor McLernon putting fuel in a plane while kneeling on the wing. She is wearing a light-colored, fitted jumpsuit and has her hair pulled up. An air field is visible behind her. A small block of text at the top of the photo reads, "WING TALK." The clipping is taped to a thicker piece of paper, roughly the same size, with handwritten text at the bottom indicating the photo is from Collier's magazine.
- [Clipping: Female WWII pilots awarded medals and Victoria woman honored]
- Newspaper clippings of two articles about female pilots being honored for their service in World War II, including receiving the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington D.C. Portions of advertisements and other articles are visible on the backs of the clippings, including a school advertisement, a Dillard's advertisement, and an article about drug addiction.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Three Rescued Fliers Thank Vietnamese]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about U.S. Navy pilots who were rescued by a Vietnamese ship after crashing in the South China Sea. The article includes a photograph of Elizabeth Steinnecker and another navy pilot. On the back of the clipping are articles about local news and a one-panel cartoon about cartoons.
- [Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Texas founder Robert Potter, as well as Ernest C. Fisher, the author of a book about Potter. There are other articles on the other side of the clipping, including one about Hillary Clinton, and a letter to the editor.
- [Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
- [Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor Michel McLernon's graduation from the WASP flight school and Esther L. Stahr beginning her training for WASP flight school. The article includes close-up photographs of both women. There is part of a large advertisement on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Plunging into her 90s]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about a WASP member, Frances L. Cisternino, who went skydiving for her 90th birthday, briefly describing her experience as service pilot in WWII. The article includes several photos of Cisternino preparing for and floating down from her sky-dive. The article is continued on the back of the clipping, with a photograph of the onlookers at the event, along with some obituaries and part of another article.
- [Clipping: 'On Silver Wings' tells of women's flights in WWII]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Marianne Verges's experience serving in WASP during WWII. The article includes a photograph of Verges leaning out of the cockpit of a plane. The back of the clipping has an article about an exhibit on display in Washington D.C.
- [Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]
- Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
- [Clipping: The Neighbors]
- Newspaper clipping of a one-panel comic depicting a young woman angrily putting on a coat, talking to an older woman sitting in a living room. The caption reads, "Some day all the women will be telling their grand-children how they ferried bombers and stuff! I'll be pointed out as the one who sat evenings with the neighbors' children." Advertisements with illustrations for clothing are visible on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Defense exec keeping ban on female war pilots]
- Newspaper clipping of a brief article about Defense Secretary Dick Cheney announcing no significant changes to the ban on female combat pilots in the U.S. military. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a jewelry store.
- [Clipping: Texas Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII honored]
- Newspaper clipping of a very brief article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown being honored for her service in WASP during WWII, accompanied by two photographs of Brown. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a Thanksgiving newspaper.
- [Clipping: WASPs' role in stinging Axis noted]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP involvement in WWII, with a photograph of several WASP pilots walking under the wing of a plane. There is a two-panel political cartoon on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Coverage Faulted]
- Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of The Victoria Advocate from Eleanor M. Brown, berating the newspaper for not providing better coverage of the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Parts of two other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Profile - The Lady Was A Trained WWII Pilot]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP member Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown completing her college degree at the University of Houston-Victoria. The article includes details of her experience with WASP, as well as a photograph of Mrs. Brown. On the back of the clipping, there is a large advertisement for jewelry.
- [Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]
- Photocopy of a newspaper article about WASP members receiving new uniforms, and includes a description of WASP members' current duties. The article is surrounded by another article and several advertisements, including one for Mission Garden Tea. At the top of the photocopy, the date of the article and newspaper name (The New York Times) are handwritten.
- [Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Sweetwater, McMurry leader dies on area ranch]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about Rigdon Edwards, Jr., a prominent member of the Sweetwater, Texas community who passed away at the age of 88. The article includes some personal details about Edwards, including his work as a primary flight trainer at the WASP air school in Sweetwater, Texas. The article includes a photograph of Edwards, and there are advertisements on the backs of the clippings.
- [Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
- Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
- [Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]
- Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS!"
- [Clipping: WWII fly girl takes to the skies in restored AT-6]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, a resident of Victoria and WASP, and her experience as a WASP. On the back of the clipping is a crossword puzzle, a word scramble puzzle, and movie theater listings.
- [Clipping: WASPs remember when]
- Newspaper clippings stuck to a piece of paper with airplanes and colored text, all laminated. The newspaper clippings, which include a photograph of Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and Betty Shipley, are from an article about WASP members serving in WWII.
- [Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]
- Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
- [Clipping: New memorial to honor all military women]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about plans for a memorial to honor Women in Military Service for America in Arlington, Virginia. There are other articles on the back of the clippings.
- [Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots]
- Newspaper clippings of two articles about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article. On the back of the clippings, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
- [Clipping: Medal]
- Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Maxine Flournoy and her experience flying for the WASP program in WWII. The article includes a photograph of Flournoy giving two "thumbs-up" from the cockpit of a small plane. There are other, smaller articles on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Monument to women in service dedicated]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about plans for a memorial honoring women who served in the U.S. military, including the meaning of the monument to veterans and family members of veterans, like Ann Freeman, Frieda Hardin, and Dahrie Christiansen. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for supporting local small businesses.
- [Clipping: Pushing The Limits]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
- [Clipping: Girl Pilots]
- Featured article in LIFE magazine about the WASP members and life at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas. The article includes many photographs of the women taking classes, performing tasks, and training at the flight school. On the back of one of the pages is part of an article on narcotics.
- [Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']
- Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
- [Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and other WASP being honored for their service in WWII
- [Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
- [Clipping: "Lost Arts"]
- Photo Collage of the LOST ARTS: cooking, cleaning, etc.
- [Clipping: Veterans' burial record available on Internet]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about finding veterans' burial information on a government database. On the back of the clipping, there are engagement announcements for six couples.
- [Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the U.S. Department of Defense awarding members of WASP who served during WWII with full veteran status. The article includes quotes from and a photograph of WASP Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown. On the back of the clipping is a brief article about the local Bronte club, and an advertisement for Montag's Supermarket.
- [Clipping: WASP comic]
- Newspaper clipping of a comic depicting female plane mechanics discussing their male counterparts over lunch, next to an airplane. The caption reads, "They never try to get fresh with me. They're always too busy trying to keep up with me on the JOB."
- [Clipping: Winged Woman of Forgotten Past]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, WASP. Includes two photographs of Mrs. Brown in her uniform and current photo.. On the back of the clipping are wedding and engagement announcements, as well as advertisements for catering companies.
- [Clipping photocopy: Sites Honor Women Pioneers in Aviation]
- Photocopy of a newspaper article about several websites honoring WASP for their service in WWII, including a brief history of WASP, descriptions of the websites, and photographs of two of the digital items featured on the websites.
- [Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP and their experiences serving in WWII. The article includes a photograph of WASP wearing jumpsuits and walking away from a plane. There are illustrated advertisements for jackets on the back of the clipping.
- [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.
- [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.