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[Clipping: Same Uniform]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton, a deputy commander of the WASP during World War II. On the back of the clipping are local real estate listings.
Date: April 15, 1976
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Local News]

Description: Photocopy of newspaper clippings with articles about a discussion in Sweetwater, Texas over a proposal to bring alcohol plants to West Texas, facts about the Avenger Field Air School, and articles about Leslie C. McConnell and Ken McClure speaking to the people of Sweetwater and Sweetwater Club.
Date: 1943
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Description: Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Lost Airports]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the history of little-known airports in Dallas County, such as White Rock Airport, Dallas-Garland Airport, and Highland Park Airport. A large, full-page advertisement for home pools is included.
Date: February 10, 1985
Creator: Ramsey, Ross
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP emblem Fifinella]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an illustration of the WASP emblem Fifinella, a small woman wearing a pilot's helmet with curly horns on her head and with wings on her back. Text at the bottom of the illustration identifies the figure. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for M. Mitchell Furniture of Forney and part of an advertisement for Drapes Galore stores.
Date: unknown
Creator: Disney, Walt
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs Leader To Attend Fete]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Mrs. Cliff "Leoti" Deaton Deputy commander of the WASPs' and official representative at the group's bicentennial celebration in Sweetwater, Texas. Local real estate listings are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: 1993
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Third Auto Crash Body Is Recovered]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a brief article about the recovery of the bodies of WASP Miss Hayden A. Head, Kathryn Alspach (also WASP), and actor John O'Malley in Santa Monica, California, after a fatal car crash. A portion of large text for an advertisement is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Generals Visit Avenger]

Description: Copy of the first issue of The Avenger, the newspaper made for WASP in Avenger field. Articles about Jacqueline Cochran, a letter from a German spy to the Gestapo, Avenger Field, and more are included.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: Bowles, Mary A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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