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[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Description: Newspaper clipping containing two articles about the fiftieth reunion of the WASP by Loretta Fulton: "Reno, Gov. Richards Salute Women Pilots" and "WASP's Return to Sweetwater."
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Members in the News: Bernice "Bee: Haydu]

Description: Clipping from the Silver Wings newsletter with an article on Woman Airforce Service Pilot, Bernice "Bee" Haydu, being given a front row seat to dedication of the Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington. The clipping features other articles of interest to Silver Wings members, such as letters from members, member deaths, and organization news.
Date: 1997
Creator: Silver Wings
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Epitaph of Colonel Ezekiel Polk]

Description: Newspaper clipping containing the epitaph of Colonel Ezekiel Polk, father of former President James K. Polk. The epitaph was contributed to the newspaper by Mr. O. P. Foote, who copied the inscription while visiting the burying-ground in Bolivar, Tennessee while stationed there with the Third Iowa Infantry in 1862. Ezekiel Polk was born September 7, 1747, and died August 31, 1824 at the age of 76. The epitaph is a 20-line poem written by Ezekiel Polk himself at the age of 74. A handwritten note… more
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Tombstones on Glass.: Monument on Which the Lettering Was Done by Sand Blast.

Description: Newspaper article describing the first glass tombstone. The tombstone, created for the grave of Elizabeth Pepper by her son Matthias Pepper, is in the cemetery overlooking the city of Kittanning. According to the article, glass was chosen due to its "practical indestructibility." Elizabeth Pepper died at the age of 77 in Ford City on February 4, 1892.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Fifinella Finds Home in Heart of City]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the moving of the Fifinella statue from the Texas State Technical Institute to the Nolan County Courthouse, books published by WASP, and past experiences from WASP.
Date: August 13, 1985
Creator: Redden, Gail
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "A Flyby of Memories"]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about WASP monuments being set, crashes that some WASP experienced in training, and Ann Atkeison's injury.
Date: September 10, 1972
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Monument Unveiled]

Description: Newspaper clipping containing a photograph of Jacqueline Cochran and Col. Bruce Arnold unveiling the monument commemorating the WASP and Avenger Field. The back of the clipping includes four comic strips.
Date: 1972
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: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about the setting of the Fifinella memorial in Sweetwater. Another article is also included on the back.
Date: 1976
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Monument Unveiled]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a photograph of an unveiled WASP monument. Text reads: " Miss Jacqueline Cochran and Col. Bruce Arnold stand beside the monument dedicated to the Women's Service Airforce Pilots last Saturday just after the monument was unveiled in ceremonies at the courthouse square."
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Plans Being Made For 'Fifinella' Project]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article explaining who Fifinella is and about plans for creating a statue of her. Part of another article is also included on the other side.
Date: unknown
Creator: Marsh, Mrs. Tom
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Service for 'Fifi' Commended"]

Description: Newspaper clipping with a photograph of Hazel Nunn of the Women's Forum of Sweetwater commending Melvin McCoy and Melvin Guelker for donating so that the Fifinella statue could be moved to the county courthouse.
Date: August 13, 1985
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Veterans Remembered"]

Description: Magazine clipping containing letters from John Mounce and Chaplin Robert Deming about Veteran's Day celebrations and dedications. Editor's notes about the next issue's content are highlighted.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Mounce, John & Deming, Robert T.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Reno joins WASPs in celebration]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno speaking and signing autographs at the 50th reunion celebration. A brief history about the WASPs is also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: Coghlan, Keely
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article of the unveiling of a monument, parade, banquet, and other events that were held at the 30th WASP Anniversary.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Reunion]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the preparation going into the 30th WASP reunion.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "State Group Supports Memorial"]

Description: Newspaper clipping about a group of Oklahoman female veterans supporting the building of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Date: September 21, 1997
Creator: Jackson, Leonard
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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