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[Clipping: The Neighbors]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a one-panel comic depicting a young woman angrily putting on a coat, talking to an older woman sitting in a living room. The caption reads, "Some day all the women will be telling their grand-children how they ferried bombers and stuff! I'll be pointed out as the one who sat evenings with the neighbors' children." Advertisements with illustrations for clothing are visible on the back of the clipping.
Date: November 13, 1942
Creator: Clark, George
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: WASP comic]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a comic depicting female plane mechanics discussing their male counterparts over lunch, next to an airplane. The caption reads, "They never try to get fresh with me. They're always too busy trying to keep up with me on the JOB."
Date: October 26, 1942
Creator: d'Alessio, Gregory
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
Date: April 22, 1942
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[News Articles Related to Air Schools in 1942]

Description: Compilation of newspaper clippings published in June and July 1942 discussing Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas and other related aviation programs.
Date: 1942-06/1942-07
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: One Of First Autos In Texas Donated To Abilene Scrap Pile]

Description: Newspaper clippings about former senator William John Bryan donating his car, one of the first in Texas, to be scrapped for the war effort. The article also recounts a harrowing trip the senator made to Austin in the vehicle.
Date: September 28, 1942
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Coronation of Queen Ofelia of the Fiesta de la Raza]

Description: Newspaper clipping of the coronation of Queen Ophelia I on October 11, 1942, on the grounds of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas. The coronation was part of the Fiesta de la Raza.
Date: October 11, 1942
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: V Mail for a Solider]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl posing holding a pencil and letter paper paired with a two stanza verse "V Mail for a Solider" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: February 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Love Cries "Uncle"]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl flying wearing a matching gold dress and robe set paired with a two stanza verse "Love Cries "Uncle" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner featuring the color star grey and descriptive text.
Date: April 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hurrell Photograph: Betty Grable]

Description: A page from the August edition of Esquire magazine 1942. The front features a print of a color Hurrell photograph of actress Betty Grable [1916-1973]. The backside features a printed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence framed by columns and a painting depicting the continental congress by William Pachner.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: "Ferry Pilot"]

Description: Magazine clipping with a photograph of Nancy Batson on one side and an advertisement for Kollsman Aircraft Instruments. Text on the front side reads: " FERRY PILOT: All smiles over her appointment as Florida's first WAFS (Woman's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron) member, Nancy Batson, former flight instructor at Embry-Riddle, Miami, prepares to take off. A native of Alabama where she learned to fly at the U. of A., Tuscaloosa, Nancy at 22 intends to make flying her career. She is convinced that the lon… more
Date: November 1942
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

County Libraries for Texas

Description: Clipping of a newsletter discussing county libraries in Texas.
Date: January 20, 1942
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Archives and Information Services Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Hurrell Photograph: Janet Blair]

Description: A front and back spread from the December edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of singer and Columbia Studios actress Janet Blair [1921-2007] followed on the reverse by a Santa Varga Girl paired with the verse "Miss Santa Claus" by Phil Stack.
Date: December 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George; Vargas, Alberto & Stack, Phil
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Beauts and Saddles]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl styled to a western theme paired with the verse "Beauts and Saddles" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hurrell Photograph: Peggy Diggins]

Description: A front and back spread from the April edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of 1930s actress Peggy Diggins [1921-1957] followed on the reverse by men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: April 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Victory Song ]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a Varga Girl in costume as a patriot paired with a two stanza verse "Victory Song" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of a painting accompanied by descriptive text in the bottom margins especially for the August edition of 1943.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil; Benton, Thomas Hart & Colten
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Esquire Magazine Varga Girl Illustration: Song for a Guitar ]

Description: A spread from Esquire magazine featuring an illustration of a blonde Varga Girl poses with a guitar paired with a two stanza verse "Song for a Guitar" by Phil Stack. On the following side of the spread is a reproduction offset lithograph print of men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner featuring the color freedom blue accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: October 1942
Creator: Vargas, Alberto; Stack, Phil & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hurrell Photograph: Rita Hayworth]

Description: A spread from the November edition of Esquire magazine 1942. The front features a printed reproduction of a color Hurrell photograph of Columbia studios actress Rita Hayworth [1918-1987] followed by men's fashion illustrations featuring shoes and socks by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hurrell Photograph: Billie Seward]

Description: A front and back spread from the February edition of Esquire Magazine 1942. This spread features a color reproduction of a Hurrell photograph of 1930s actress Billie Seward [1912-1982] followed on the reverse by men's fashion illustrations by William Pachner accompanied by descriptive text.
Date: February 1942
Creator: Hurrell, George & Pachner, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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