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[McLernon Autobiographic Sketch]

Description: Short autobiographic essay written by Eleanor McLernon on her life, family, career, and experience with the WASP program. A note paired with the paper reads, "Brief autobiographic sketch for the ALL-WASP lino graphic book Betty Turner currently working on (1999)".
Date: 1999
Creator: McLernon, Eleanor Michel
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Group in Uniform #3]

Description: Photograph of eleven WASP in uniform posed in in two rows on a set of stone steps outside a building. The photo is adhered to mat poster board, and a typed paper note attached to the bottom reads, "WASP stationed at Napier Field, Dothan, Alabama. Eastern Flying Training Command".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]

Description: 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.
Date: October 13, 2002
Creator: Bishop, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "WW2 Flying Women"]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the "People" section of the June 1995 issue of Florida Today. Articles about the story of the WASPs, Michael Jackson's accusations of child molestation, neutering dogs, and more are included. "WW2 Flying Women" discusses two local women, Marjorie Sizemore and Carolyn Miller, and their service in the WASP.
Date: June 22, 1995
Creator: Morris, Betty
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: At New Station]

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women pilots flew for their country]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about a reunion in of the WASP group in Tucson, Arizona, and delving into WASP Eleanor "Mickey" Brown's experience as a female pilot. The article also discusses the lack of recognition for WASP by the military. 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 two clippings, including two about car crashes and several obituaries.
Date: October 13, 2002
Creator: Bishop, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Frances Rohrer Sargent

Description: Information about WASP Frances Rohrer Sargent. Topics include her growing up, her stations while a WASP, and her life after the WASP disbanded. There is also a picture of Sargent about halfway down the page on the left.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[NMRA Bulletin Letter Response]

Description: Clipping of a letter written to the NMRA Bulletin by a man named Rick Perry regarding the use of fiberglass as insulation. He was part of the crew who swapped out the fiberglass insulation with asbestos, and wrote to dispute a previous letter to the bulletin about using fiberglass insulation. Written below the clipping is "- NMRA Bulletin Jan 1979."
Date: January 1979
Creator: Perry, Rick
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Letter from F. D. Patterson to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. D. Patterson, President, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, dated December 9, 1941. Patterson advises Carswell that he has enclosed a copy of an article he wrote titled "My Definition of Americanism" and that the original of this article was sent to Adjutant General R. B. Handy, Jr. of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kansas City, Missouri at his request. Typewritten on Tuskegee Institute letterhead … more
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: Patterson, F. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]

Description: A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: May 29, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Montgomery, Alabama, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 17, 1957. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of correspondence relative to the termination of the supervision of Subject 59,311. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Blackburn to Mr. Carswell advisin… more
Date: October 17, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1940/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]

Description: Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Color Painting of Capital Heights Church Mural]

Description: A color painting in miniature of the baptistry painting for the Capital Heights Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Signed and dated by Blanche Perry. Shows sun beam cross, dove shaped cloud, calm river, and tree lined banks.
Date: October 1941
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Genealogy by Blanche Perry]

Description: Unbound compiled genealogy of various branches of the families related to Blanche Perry with various transcribed documents about several key family members. Also included are a copy of the funeral program for Blanche Perry, and obituaries of James Dewitt Garrett, Hattie Garrett Rivers, and Mrs. J. W. Rivers.
Date: 1895/1990
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Blanche Perry Autobiography Draft]

Description: Photocopy of a manuscript written by Perry about her own life. Relates stories and incidents from childhood, about family members, her own marriage, and subsequent life.
Date: 1967-06/1967-07
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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