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[Clipping: Creighton University Sororities]

Description: Copy of three newspaper clippings providing a brief history about the activities and memberships of Mary Ruth Rance at Creighton University.
Date: November 20, 1934
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Eisenhower's "Envoys" Promised More Weapons]

Description: Newspaper clipping with a story titled "Eisenhower's 'Envoys' Promised More Weapons." President Eisenhower, General Eisenhower at the time of the publication, sent soldiers across the United States to bolster domestic support and production. The story discusses the need for ammunition on the front lines. Six soldiers went to Cincinnati to plead to workers and Cincinnati promised to raise production by 35 percent.
Date: 1944-11~
Creator: Fulbright, Freeman
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Clipping: "Ferry Pilot"]

Description: Magazine clipping with a photograph of Nancy Batson on one side and an advertisement for Kollsman Aircraft Instruments. Text on the front side reads: " FERRY PILOT: All smiles over her appointment as Florida's first WAFS (Woman's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron) member, Nancy Batson, former flight instructor at Embry-Riddle, Miami, prepares to take off. A native of Alabama where she learned to fly at the U. of A., Tuscaloosa, Nancy at 22 intends to make flying her career. She is convinced that the lon… more
Date: November 1942
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]

Description: 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.
Date: November 17, 1943
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Pilot's Paper Has Story Of Local Flying Service]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Artesia Advocate with a story (front page, bottom right) about Artesia pilots including Herman Fuchs being featured in the Cross Country News. Several other stories and advertisements are included in the clipping.
Date: November 7, 1946
Creator: The Artesia Advocate
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Description: 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.
Date: November 12, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: S.A. Girl Gets WASP Wings]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor McLernon and her training with the WASP. The back of the clipping includes an advertisement.
Date: 1944-11~
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Secret role of women fliers recalled]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP being hidden from public knowledge, including the U.S. Department of Defense withholding veteran status from the women who served in WWII. The article includes a photograph of a group of young women in jumpsuits walking away from a small propeller plane. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a sale, and part of an article about Fort Concho.
Date: November 24, 1991
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The Avenger Girls Pulled Plenty of Leather When Their Horses Dashed From Snyder Arena]

Description: Newspaper clipping discussing WASP trainees at Avenger Field participating in a rodeo, featuring an image of a class marching on the tarmac with trainer aircraft parked in the background. On the back is an excerpt discussing the Allied bombing of Vatican City, a picture of Nora and Frank Bradney on horseback, opposition to a Texas "maternity aid" plan, and an advertisement for a supplement intended to relieve period cramps.
Date: 1943-11?
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The Empty Desk]

Description: Photocopied newspaper clipping about a teacher who keeps an empty desk the classroom in remembrance of fallen soldiers. A signature can be seen in the top left corner.
Date: November 1999
Creator: MacElwain, R. Wade
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The Neighbors]

Description: 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.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Clark, George
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: They just wanted to fly]

Description: 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.
Date: November 6, 1988
Creator: Magid, Ken
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]

Description: 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.
Date: November 19, 1997
Creator: Delaney, Tim
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Museum Hosts Chamber Coffee]

Description: Newspaper clipping with a photo of the WASP museum director speaking to a man about the the exhibits. The brief text below the photo is about the museum hosting the month's Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce coffee event.
Date: November 3, 2011
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs Celebrate First Birthday November 12th]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about Mrs. Yount speaking at a WASP graduation, the celebration of their first birthday, their attendance to a local movie premier. There is red text over the clipping that reads: "WOMEN AIRFORCE SERVICE PILOTS WWII 50TH ANNIVERSARY AVENGER FIELD SWEETWATER, TX. 22 MAY 1993".
Date: November 19, 1943
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs complete aviation epoch]

Description: 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
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women pilots received training for secret operation in WWII]

Description: 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.
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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