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[Clipping: Support Mounts in Spite of House Committee]

Description: Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing past and present efforts to militarize the WASP. The page also includes a column from the chairman of the NAVPA. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital system
Date: September 29, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: Thomas, Les
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The Big Floods]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
Date: May 26, 1974
Creator: Duff, Katharyn
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: The Forgotten Gals of WWII]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP and their efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits. Two photographs of WASP and San Antonio resident Ann Holaday accompany the article. The back of the clipping includes a listing of sports scores, two articles, and a photograph of Ethel Kennedy and her children.
Date: November 21, 1976
Creator: Towery, Bill
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The forgotten women of World War II]

Description: Newspaper clipping titled "The forgotten women of World War II" from the Daily News discusses the recent reunion of surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots. Pictured is WASP Lenora Horton on the wing of her plane at Avenger Field in 1943
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: Bernstein, Paula
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]

Description: Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Remington, Eileen
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: They Ride Together Again]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a photo of Women Air Force Service Pilots sitting on a float during a parade in Sweetwater, Texas. The women are seated on the edge of the float and there is a large image of Fifinella behind them.
Date: June 25, 1972
Creator: Best, John
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Those high-flying women]

Description: Newspaper clipping about the WASP, their training, and how they contributed to the war effort.
Date: March 18, 1979
Creator: Keil, Sally
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Veterans at Last]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a brief article about House Resolution 8701, which awarded full veterans' status to the WASP. A picture of Victoria resident and WASP Eleanor Brown accompanies the article. The back of the clipping includes an article and a photograph.
Date: February 3, 1978
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']

Description: 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.
Date: August 14, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Bill Pending in SVAC]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about bills that were presented to Congress concerning veteran status for the WASP.
Date: June 9, 1977
Creator: McLaughlin, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Bill S. 247 and HR 3321]

Description: 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
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Bill Should Be Signed by 11-26]

Description: Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column by Patricia Collins Hughes discussing the status of the WASP bill. The page also contains a column written by the chairman of the NAVPA and three articles. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, letters to the editor, and an editorial about GI education.
Date: November 24, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
Date: 1972-06-25?
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Efforts Taking Off]

Description: Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column about the WASPs efforts to obtain veterans' status. It also includes a profile of WASP Dora Dougherty Strother. The remainder of the page contains an article about Girls Nation and the continuation of two articles from the front page. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, several letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital System.
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Hunt Centers on Some Recognition]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP, their contribution to the war effort, their lack of veterans' benefits, and their reunions.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: Kueck, Bruce
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starting To Hit]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the upcoming 30th Anniversary Reunion and the events that will take place.
Date: June 22, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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