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[Clippings about WASPS and WAVES]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune, written by the Associated Press, discussing the death of WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) Jacqueline Cochran. Includes an article from Good Housekeeping, written by John Mack Carter, discussing plans to built a memorial for women in military service (including the WASPs and the WAVES or Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), the first of its kind.
Date: {1980-08-10,1989-05}
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Wartime women broke the mold]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune of an article entitled "Wartime Women Broke the Mold" with an image of Nancy Harkness Love in uniform. The photo's caption reads "Nancy Harkness Love led the WAFS, which flew planes from aircraft factories to embarkation ports during World War II."
Date: unknown
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Airplay]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the San Diego Union-Tribune discussing the debut of a new play about five fictional women in the final WASP class, and also focuses on Vivian Eddy and Joyce Secciani who were in the program during World War II.
Date: January 9, 2004
Creator: Hebert, James
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Indio aviatrix put stamp on history]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Daily Sun, "Indio aviatrix puts stamp on history" by Jan Curran discussing the new Jacqueline Cochran Pioneer Pilot stamp that will be issues in a public ceremony on March 9, 1996 in Indio, California. It also discusses Cochran's career and accomplishments.
Date: February 24, 1996
Creator: Curran, Jan
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: She set the bar for all pilots]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Desert Sun, "She set the bar for all pilots: Jackie Cochran had more flight records than anyone and became part of valley history" by Mary Anne Pinkston. The story continues from the front page to page E5 and discusses her flying accomplishments and trophies, as well as her marriage to Floyd Odlum and their life together.
Date: September 14, 2003
Creator: Pinkston, Mary Anne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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