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

[A Handwritten Note for the San Diego Aerospace History Center From Eva McHenry]

Description: A Handwritten Note for the San Diego Aerospace History Center From Eva McHenry detailing the items of Jacqueline Cochran's that McHenry donated. The items include 1 airplane seat, a gas tank, a gray jumpsuit, an orange jumpsuit, a white helmet, a chartreuse helmet, a navy overcoat, a plaque, three trophies, and a knee board.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Aircraft Clearance Form, Mary Jones]

Description: Aircraft clearance form for Mary Jones at 2563rd AAF Base Unit in Avenger-Field, Sweetwater, Texas. It includes details of her flight plan and departure records, though several sections of the document are left blank.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jones, Mary
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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