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[Brownwood Bulletin: Speaking of Freedom]

Description: Clipping from the Brownwood Bulletin with an article on Anita Bryant's visit and freedom and individual rights for gays and lesbians, sponsored by the Dallas Gay Political Caucus. Steve Wilkins has his name at the bottom. July 3rd, 1977
Date: July 3, 1977
Creator: Gay Political Caucus
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Description: Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Cochran's Convent]

Description: Magazine clipping of "Cochran's Convent" by SMSgt Harold Newcomb. An old article about who the WASP were and how they started and ended is included.
Date: May 1977
Creator: Newcomb, Harold
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

Reyes says LULAC request to halt Torres trial was misunderstanding

Description: Clipping of article, "Reyes says LULAC request to halt Torres trial was misunderstanding," by Tom Moran, published in the Houston Chronicle on September 10, 1977.
Date: September 10, 1977
Creator: Moran, Tom
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in"

Description: Clipping of an article, "Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" by Gary Taylor, published in The Houston Post on September 16, 1977. The article covers hearings regarding accusations that Houston policemen beat Joe Torres and pushed him into Buffalo Bayou. The document includes the front page story as well as the continuation on page 19A.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: Taylor, Gary
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

LULAC Chief Blasts President

Description: Copy of an article titled "LULAC Chief Blasts President" by Karen Tumulty published in The San Antonio Light on Sunday, July 31, 1977. The article discusses League of United Latin American Citizens National President Ruben Bonilla's comments and discontentment with President Jimmy Carter.
Date: July 31, 1977
Creator: Tumulty, Karen
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Honorable Mention Photo AFT Contest]

Description: 2 clippings of a photo of T&P train #610 and The Freedom Train Photo Contest logo. Some white steam is rising from the engine. Written underneath the clipping are "- Railfan pg 32 - Photo taken at Austin, Texas Feb 17th 1976 using a 6x7 Pentax; Photo took honorable mention in AFT photo contest." and "Tom Kelcec."
Date: October 1977
Creator: Kelcec, Tom
Partner: The Grace Museum

[Clipping: 'Insane desire to fly' satisfied]

Description: Newspaper clipping about pilot Edna Gardner Whyte and her history of competitions, careers, and friendship with famous pilot Amelia Earhart.
Date: 1977
Creator: Holsomback, Barbara
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Texas accomplice law could resurface when Derese testifies in trial

Description: Newspaper clipping containing an article from a 1977 issue of the Houston Post discussing a trial in which Paula Cantrell Derese will testify against Vernon E. McManus regarding a capital murder case. It also gives background about previous instances of the relevant Texas law regarding court appearances by persons implicated in crimes. The reverse side of the clipping includes an article about a highway to be built in Louisiana using clam shells and an advertisement for The Houston Post.
Date: January 30, 1977
Creator: Flynn, George
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: Dickens program will open NT Lyceum lecture series]

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Denton Record-Chronicle, printed Sunday, September 18, 1977. The article, Dickens program will open NT Lyceum lecture series, was written in regards to the opening program for the Kingsbury Lyceum lecture series at North Texas State University. The opening program is titled, "Dickens' Trip in America" by Dr. Jerry Don Vann.
Date: September 18, 1977
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Viewing History]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a photo of a woman viewing a framed photograph in an exhibit. A caption accompanies the photo, describing that the Grimes County photographic exhibit at the North Texas State University Historical Collection is part of the activities planned for History Appreciation Week.
Date: November 10, 1977
Creator: Jim Mahoney
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Goldwater Speaks for WASPs]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article Senator Barry Goldwater's efforts to extend veteran's benefits to the WASP. An editorial supporting legislation granting veterans' benefits to the WASP is on the back of the clipping.
Date: October 23, 1977
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and that, after 30 years, they still have not received veteran benefits.
Date: October 23, 1977
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Efforts Taking Off]

Description: Full page from the Stars and Stripes featuring a column about the WASPs efforts to obtain veterans' status. It also includes a profile of WASP Dora Dougherty Strother. The remainder of the page contains an article about Girls Nation and the continuation of two articles from the front page. The reverse of the page includes the newspaper's masthead, several letters to the editor, and an editorial about the VA Hospital System.
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Hughes, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Who Are the WASPs?]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a column discussing the history of the WASP and the Order of Fifinella's efforts to obtain veterans' status for women who served in the WASP organization. The page includes ads and other articles. The reverse side includes the platform for the National Association of VA Physicians and the continuation of an article from page 1.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: McLaughlin, Patricia Collins
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Women at war]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article giving a brief history of the WASP, their accomplishments, and current efforts to acquire veteran status.
Date: July 31, 1977
Creator: Kelsy, Roy & North, Don
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Women Fliers Seek Veteran Status"]

Description: Newspaper clipping with an article about how the WASP fought for their veteran status and Jean McCart's experience in aviation.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Liddick, Betty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Gay invasion]

Description: A newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor from Cindy Miller entitled, "Gay invasion."
Date: [1977..1982]
Creator: Miller, Cindy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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