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- [Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]
- 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.
- [Clipping: Paul Mantz Wins Bendix Race at 435 M.P.H. for New Mark]
- Newspaper clipping of the front page of the New York Herald Tribune, including articles about about international relations, local politics, Nazi trials, and more. Of particular note is the article about the Bendix Trophy race where Jacqueline Cochran took third place.
- [Clipping: The Long Walk to Recognition]
- Copy of the June 1995 copy of The Washington Post. Articles about Deputy Chief of Staff Harold Ickes, the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial Foundation, and more are included.
- [Clipping: "Special Souvenir Edition Sweetwater Reporter", November 1990]
- November 1990 issue of the Sweetwater Reporter of significant historical events from the 20th century.
- [Soldiers Gathered Outside of the May-Get-Inn]
- Newspaper clipping that features a photograph of a large group of soldiers standing in front of a wide building that has the words "May-Get-Inn" written on a banner on its side. The reverse side of the clipping features images of a city arranged around a canal, as well as a partial photograph of a man with juggling pins. The city in this photograph is believed to be Marseilles, France.
- [Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"]
- Newspaper clipping with articles about the WASP, their battle with Congress to acquire veteran status, and a brief history of them.
- [Clipping: Women, Wings and War]
- Photocopy of an article discussing Margaret Harper's experience serving in the WASP, duties she was given, the discontinuation of the WASP, and sexual discrimination against female veterans. Another article about the history and preservation of WASP history in Texas Woman's University is also included.
- [Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
- Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
- [Photograph of Blue Danube Crossing Sign]
- Copy of a text page from an unidentified publication that includes a photograph of a sign in front of a bridge that says "You are crossing the Beautiful Blue Danube thru courtesy of 12th Armored Division." Below the photo is a handwritten note that says "Dillingen," as well as a typed caption: "'Nuf Said!" Also below the photo is a segment of an article about the story surrounding picture.