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[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date: October 15, 1985
Creator: Sisk, Mack
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: The Sky Was No Limit: On the Wings of a Wasp]

Description: Clipping from Texas Highways magazine about the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), its history, and its members' during service in WWII. The article includes photographs of the WASP and their planes.
Date: November 2002
Creator: Rice, Melinda
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Texas Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII honored]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a very brief article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown being honored for her service in WASP during WWII, accompanied by two photographs of Brown. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a Thanksgiving newspaper.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPs' role in stinging Axis noted]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP involvement in WWII, with a photograph of several WASP pilots walking under the wing of a plane. There is a two-panel political cartoon on the back of the clipping.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater, Texas and Sweetwater Club News]

Description: Photocopy of newspaper clippings with articles about local news in Sweetwater, Texas, including a teacher winning a contest (with the winning poem she wrote included), speakers attending Sweetwater Club meetings, and the operation of the USO in West, Texas.
Date: 1942
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Coverage Faulted]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of The Victoria Advocate from Eleanor M. Brown, berating the newspaper for not providing better coverage of the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. Parts of two other articles are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: 1997
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Letter to the Dallas News from Marie Genaro]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a letter to the Dallas News, from Marie Genaro concerning the newspaper's article on the WASPs and advocating a pending Congressional bill to give WASPs veterans benefits. Part of an advertisement for Neiman Marcus is visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: Genaro, Marie
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Profile - The Lady Was A Trained WWII Pilot]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP member Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown completing her college degree at the University of Houston-Victoria. The article includes details of her experience with WASP, as well as a photograph of Mrs. Brown. On the back of the clipping, there is a large advertisement for jewelry.
Date: March 9, 1981
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: New WASP Uniforms Give Women Fliers Swank]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper article about WASP members receiving new uniforms, and includes a description of WASP members' current duties. The article is surrounded by another article and several advertisements, including one for Mission Garden Tea. At the top of the photocopy, the date of the article and newspaper name (The New York Times) are handwritten.
Date: November 17, 1943
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Local Eleanor Brown awarded DAR "Women in American History Award"]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown receiving the "Women in American History Award" from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The article includes a photo of Brown holding the award with DAR Regent Sandra Skach. There is an article about passing on heritage to the next generation on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 16, 2010
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Sweetwater, McMurry leader dies on area ranch]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about Rigdon Edwards, Jr., a prominent member of the Sweetwater, Texas community who passed away at the age of 88. The article includes some personal details about Edwards, including his work as a primary flight trainer at the WASP air school in Sweetwater, Texas. The article includes a photograph of Edwards, and there are advertisements on the backs of the clippings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Reed, Jerry Daniel
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]

Description: Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: O'Brien, Stephen J.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Club Speakers]

Description: Photocopy of newspaper clippings with articles about different guest speakers at Sweetwater Club meetings, including E. H Saulson, Lucile Oglesby, and Frederick William Moxham.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASPS Reunion Includes More Than Tea And Old Times]

Description: Newspaper clippings pasted to a flat card, and laminated. The clippings correspond to an article about Mrs. Eleanor "Mickey" Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident who participated in WWII in WASP. The article includes a brief history of WASP and the personal experiences of former WASP members. Handwritten text on the card expresses fascination, by an unknown author, at Mrs. Brown's experience. The card itself has a text graphic, partially covered up by the clippings, reading "YOU made the NEWS… more
Date: July 2, 1972
Creator: Van Deventer, Micki
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WWII fly girl takes to the skies in restored AT-6]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, a resident of Victoria and WASP, and her experience as a WASP. On the back of the clipping is a crossword puzzle, a word scramble puzzle, and movie theater listings.
Date: 1997
Creator: Delaney, Tim
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Female Aviators provided crucial service during World War II]

Description: Newspaper clipping of part of an article about Millie Dalrymple, a former WASP member, and her personal history, especially as part of the WASP. A gardening section begins on the other side of the clipping, including advertisements for gardening supplies.
Date: January 11, 2003
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping photocopy: Sweetwater Club Recent Activity]

Description: Photocopy of newspaper clippings with articles, portions of articles, and announcement cards about the Sweetwater Club's various activities, including involvement with local sports teams, guest speakers at meetings, and local agriculture.
Date: 1943
Creator: Chamberlain, L. F. & Mathews, Roy
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clippings: Victoria woman among those honored and Female WWII pilots]

Description: Newspaper clippings of two articles about Victoria resident Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown and other WASP receiving awards for the service in WWII. A photograph of Brown is included with the article. On the back of the clippings, there are local announcements and a Dillard's advertisement.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Velasquez, J. J. & Hefling, Kimberly
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[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: Pushing The Limits]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Alma Jeschien, a WASP member, working as an air-show pilot. The articles includes personal stories from her experiences a pilot, and a photograph of Jeschien standing next to a small propeller on a tarmac. On the back of the clipping are a few articles, letters to the editor, and a multi-panel political cartoon.
Date: September 8, 1992
Creator: Pisano, Marina
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Victorian Outraged by AF Woman Pilot 'First']

Description: Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon Brown, expressing outrage over the Air Force's announcement of the training completion of their "first" woman pilot. Mrs. Brown details how the members of WASP flew during WWII, were largely ignored by historical accounts of the U.S. Air Force, and were denied Veteran status. On the back of the clipping is an advertisement for a television.
Date: August 14, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women Pilots Acknowledged]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Eleanor "Mickey" Brown and other WASP being honored for their service in WWII
Date: May 28, 1979
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Tours of B-17 bomber will be given at regional airport]

Description: Newspaper clippings of an article about a B-17 bomber on display at Victoria Regional Airport. The article includes a photograph of the plane and one of the men who got the plane to the airport for display, Jim Ryan. On the back of the clippings are local advertisements and articles.
Date: November 19, 1997
Creator: Delaney, Tim
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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