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[Brown with Senator Hutchison]

Description: Photograph of Eleanor Brown standing with then Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Hutchison is seen in a red coat to the right, and Eleanor is seen to the left in her WASP blazer and a name tag that reads, "Eleanor Mickey Brown, WASP, Victoria, Texas". A second name tag below that reads, "Eleanor McLernon Brown". Printed text at the bottom of the photo reads, "To Eleanor Mickey Brown, Best Wishes", and the signature in blue ink on the bottom right reads, "Kay Bailey Hutchison".
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Eleanor McLernon to Editor of Victoria Advocate, May 12, 1977]

Description: Letter from Eleanor McLernon Brown to the editor of Victoria Advocate telling her who the WASP are, the issues that have risen with Congress regarding giving them veteran status, and asking them if she can inform her readers about this, and get them to send letters to Congress.
Date: May 12, 1977
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 100, Number 36, September 8, 1977

Description: National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. Patricia Collins Hughes' column about legislation to militarize the WASP during World War Two and the end of the WASP program in 1944 can be found on page three. This issue also includes a letter from Mary Retick Wells, WASP Class 44-W-6, refuting statements Representative Olin E. Teague made against legislative efforts to grant veterans' benefits to the WASP.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Item Type: Refine your search to only Newspaper
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]

Description: Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Remington, Eileen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

The Stars and Stripes-The National Tribune, Volume 101, Number 45, November 10, 1977

Description: National weekly newspaper dedicated to covering news of interest to US veterans. This issue includes two articles and a column discussing the passage of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977, which awarded veterans benefits to the WASP: "GI Bill-WASP Explanatory Statement," "Women Pilots, Who Put WWII Air Force In The Air, Win Vets Status," and "WASPs Await President's Signature."
Date: November 10, 1977
Creator: Smith, John Lewis, III
Item Type: Refine your search to only Newspaper
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Photograph of Jesse C. Fletcher with U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield]

Description: Photograph showing Jesse Fletcher patting the back of Mark Hatfield in a crowded room. U. S. Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon, left, is one of the national and international figures who have spoken on the Hardin-Simmons University campus, in Abilene, in recent times. He is shown with HSU President Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher, right, as students and faculty exchange greetings with the visiting senator at a Cullen Fund Lecture.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Harry S. Truman to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry S. Truman, United States Senate, dated December 10, 1941. Truman expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and the work he is doing to revive patriotism among the American people and concludes the letter stating, "I think they received a jolt last Sunday which I think will awaken them to what they will have to face".
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Truman, Harry S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Morris Sheppard to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

Description: A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post 57, American Legion, from Morris Sheppard, Washington D.C., dated January 7, 1941. Sheppard confirms that he has commended Mrs. E. Lillius for the appointment Carswell "mentioned" [for the position of hostess at Camp Barkeley].
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Sheppard, Morris
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated March 16, 1949. Connally confirms that he read carefully the views and recommendations Carswell made regarding the pending labor legislation. He advises Carswell of his approval of the Hoover Commission proposals.
Date: March 16, 1949
Creator: Connally, Tom
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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