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in publisher: "Sweetwater Reporter"

[Clipping: WASP to always be remembered in Texas]

Copy of the May 2005 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter. Articles about the WASP WWII Musuem, the finding of a missing person, standardized tests, and more are included.

Date: May 29, 2005

Creator: Barkley, Ben

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Special Souvenir Edition Sweetwater Reporter", November 1990]

November 1990 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter of significant historical events from the 20th century.

Date: November 1990

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.

Date: June 23, 1972

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Deaton introduced WASPs to Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Leoti Deaton, her involvement with Red Cross, the WASP, and the Order of Fifinella.

Date: September 25, 1986

Creator: Tanner, Doris Brinker

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Welcome Back to Sweetwater WASP"]

Newspaper from the Sweetwater Reporter with the front page bearing a Fifinella illustration and welcoming the WASP for their 46th reunion. Articles about the WASP, their impact on an Air Force colonel, their mascot, and more are included.

Date: September 25, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP Say...Thank You Sweetwater]

Newspaper clipping with an announcement from the WASP thanking the city of Sweetwater for their hospitality and making their 46th reunion enjoyable. Articles about sports are also included.

Date: October 1, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Training was tough, but 1,102 WASPs made it]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the women who trained at Avenger Field and upcoming events the WASP will be having in Sweetwater. Another article giving more information about the WASP events is also included.

Date: September 23, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go to City and CC]

Newspaper clipping about the City of Sweetwater and the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce receiving Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. A brief history about the WASP is also given. Near the end is a photograph of the people who received the Fifi awards.

Date: June 26, 1972

Creator: Gordon, Joe

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Goldwater Speaks for WASPs"]

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

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "WASPs Should Get Veterans' Benefits"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about who the WASP were and Congress' resistance to grant them veteran status.

Date: October 23, 1977

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Early-bird Registration"]

Newspaper clipping of a photograph with text under that reads: " Its been 15 years since Doris Tanner visited Sweetwater for the 1972 reunion for the Woman Airforce Service Pilots(WASPs). During this week-end's reunion, Tanner will take over as the president-elect of the WASP organization. She has written a biographical account of Leni Deaton's life and year's as administrative assistant to Col. Jacqueline Cochran, WASP commander. The account is partially reprinted in today's Sweetwater Reporte… more

Date: September 25, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Fifinella" Memorial Marker]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the setting of the Fifinella memorial in Sweetwater. Another article is also included on the back.

Date: 1976

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Cover girl]

Newspaper clipping with a captioned photograph of Shirley Slade Teer signing an oversized copy of the Life Magazine cover about the WASP. The clipping also includes the obituaries of Mamie Moulton, Louie Geldart, Alfred F. Henricks, and Lula Mae Lincoln.

Date: September 28, 1986

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a tax bill that Senate had passed and its effects on the economy. Also included are photographs of children and WASP who attended the annual Sweetwater Air Fair.

Date: September 29, 1986

Creator: Holmes, Michael

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: "Service for 'Fifi' Commended"]

Newspaper clipping with a photograph of Hazel Nunn of the Women's Forum of Sweetwater commending Melvin McCoy and Melvin Guelker for donating so that the Fifinella statue could be moved to the county courthouse.

Date: August 13, 1985

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Waiting patiently]

Newspaper clipping of a picture of four veteran WASP waiting for the unveiling of the new airport sign.

Date: May 24, 1989

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Revised WASP Schedules of Events]

Newspaper clipping with a schedule for the events planned for the 50th WASP Anniversary.

Date: May 21, 1993

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: WASP 2000 Reunion to be here]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the WASP reunion to be held in Sweetwater in 2000.

Date: August 24, 1998

Creator: Rogers, Don

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Fifi Awards Go To City and CC]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the recipients of the Fifi awards at the 30th WASP reunion. Other activities that happened at the event are also mentioned.

Date: June 26, 1972

Creator: Gordon, Joe

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum