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[Clipping: UTD Leaders Had Secret Pension Fund]
"Section B" of the May 2003 issue of Metro Miami. Article about UTD leadership taking from secret reserve funds, child abuse, WASPs acquiring their veteran status, and more are included.
[Local & State Section of Orlando Sentinal, November 8, 2002]
The "Local & State" section of the November 2002 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Articles about local news, recent crimes, obituaries, and more are included. Linda Florea's article about the sixtieth reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASPs added sting to nation's air power") and a color photograph of seven WASP can be found on the section's first page.
[Clipping: Broward salutes those who served]
Newspaper clipping of photographs from events across South Florida, honoring U.S. veterans, including WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp. On the back of the clipping is an article about a Latin American activist and obituary listings.
[Two WASP Standing With Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Joe Martinez]
Photograph of two WASP standing with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Joe Martinez for a photograph. The two WASP are holding proclamations.
[Clipping: Helen Snapp Obituary]
Newspaper clipping of an obituary listing for Helen Wyatt Snapp, a former WASP member, as well as other obituaries and articles about local news.
[Clipping: Snapp, Helen]
Newspaper clipping of a death notice for WASP member Helen Wyatt Snapp. The clipping includes other articles about local news, including medical care and immigration.
[Clipping: Early aviatrix's heart is up in the clouds]
Newspaper clipping of an article about WASP Fran Sargent and her career in aviation. Other articles and advertisements are included on the back of each clipping.
[Clipping: Women of War]
Newspaper clipping of a section of the May 1990 issue of The Miami Herald. Articles about the WASPs service in World War 2, why Maria Muniz joined the Marine Corps, two nurses who served in the Vietnam War, and more are included.
[Helen Snapp and Calvin Hughes at GMAA Gala]
Photograph of Helen Snapp and TV News Anchor Calvin Hughes at the Greater Miami Aviation Association Gala at Doral Resort, Miami, Florida. Calvin wears a black suit with a purple tie and smiles into the camera, while Helen wears a black dress with bronze floral decals and looks toward the bottom left of the frame.
[John Lennon Educational Tour Bus]
Photograph of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The back of the photo reads "The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus creates artistic opportunities for young people and was involved in the documentary Helen was in" Parked in front of Betsy Hotel. Nov. 11, 2010."
[Clipping: Sharing the Thrill of Flight]
Newspaper clipping titled "Sharing the Thrill of Flight" from the Miami Herald. It includes four photographs. The top left photo is of Fernando Botlho posing with former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Helen Snapp in front of the Brazilian Demoiselle aircraft. The top right photo is of a young boy posing in a restored antique aircraft. The bottom left photo is of Dennis Labbe taking off in a Cessna O-2A aircraft. The bottom right photo is of Dennis Labbe's aircraft flying, leaving behind a trail of smoke.
[First Prize Winning Model Train in Model Railroader]
Two Photographs of an award winning model train build by William Basden of Hialeah, Florida. On the train are "490" and "Texas & Pacific." There are also two paragraphs of text mounted next to the photos. The first paragraph describes the train as an "0-8-0 switcher of Texas & Pacific design." The second paragraph describes the process of building the model and the scores it received. At the bottom of the image is a clipping of the Model Railroader Logo and volume information.
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]
Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
[Baptistry Painting for Hialeah, Florida #3]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hialeah, Florida. Photograph shows painting installed in the baptistry and depicts water, clouds, and palm trees.
[Interpretation for 7th Avenue Church of Christ]
A typewritten essay "Interpretation of the picture in the auditorium of the 7th Ave. Church of Christ, Miami, Fla., a creation of Mrs. Blanche G. Perry of Denver, Colorado." Symbols mentioned include palm trees, sand, flowers and birds, reeds, rocks, dove, cross, sun's rays, sunset, water. Includes handwritten edits. Note at top reads "One of my first interpretations. Written in 1940."
[Baptistry Interpretation for Hialeah, Florida]
Handwritten letter by Blanche Perry entitled "Interpretation of Church of Christ Baptistry, Hialeah, Fla." Letter mentions the assistance of Mrs. Nina D. McCarty. Painting theme: God's Handiwork. Symbols mentioned include sun, light, dove shaped cloud, cross, water, trees, rocks, birds and flowers.
[Interpretation Draft for Central Church of Christ #3]
A typewritten essay entitled "Presentation and Interpretation of Baptistry Painting" written by Perry for the painting done for the Central Church of Christ. Symbols mentioned include sun, cross, dove, water, sun rays, sun beam cross, rocks, palm trees, birds, reeds.
[Interpretation Draft for Central Church of Christ]
Draft of the interpretative essay for the Central Church of Christ's painting. Contains some handwritten edits.
[Baptistry Painting for Hialeah, Florida]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hialeah, Florida. Photograph shows painting installed in the baptistry and depicts water, clouds, and palm trees.
[Interpretation Draft for Central Church of Christ #2]
A handwritten version of the interpretative essay for the Central Church of Christ's painting.
[Central Church of Christ Bulletin]
A church bulletin from the Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida. Includes a photograph of the church exterior with details of the church elders and members of the congregation.
[Baptistry Painting for Hialeah, Florida #2]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Hialeah, Florida. Photograph shows painting installed in the baptistry and depicts water, clouds, and palm trees.
[Letter from Stephen A. Mitchell and Stanley Woodward to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1954]
Letter from Stephen A. Mitchell to Truett Latimer discussing his invitation to the upcoming Democratic National Committee's Southern States Conference and Dinner. Cards for financial donations and reserving hotels are included with the letter.
[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.
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
[Letter from Mrs. L. H. Dashur to Blanche Perry]
A handwritten letter and envelope from Mrs. L.H. Dashur to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting. Mentions installation details, painting touch-ups by Nina McCarty, and several other people related to the South Miami Church congregation.
[Baptistry Painting for South Miami Church of Christ]
A black and white photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the South Miami Church of Christ. The painting depicts calm water, palm trees, clouds, sun, and various type of local plants.
[Project Destiny Memorabilia Order Form]
Order form for commemorative air mail envelopes that will be proof of Grace McGuire's completion of Amelia Earhart's attempted circumnavigation flight.
[Clipping: WASPs are her heroes, Reno says]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Janet Reno's admiration of the WASPs, their 50th anniversary, achievements accomplished by WASPs, and a brief history about them.
[Pvt. John S. Hofnagle Address Card]
Card with the address of Pvt. John S. Hofnagle typed on it: "575 Technical School Squadron, A.A.F.T.T.C., Replacement Training Center, Miami Beach, Florida."
[Postcard of Hotel at Miami Beach]
Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."
[Postcard of Miami Poem]
Postcard with a photo of a woman pouring sand out of her shoe, entitled "Sand In My Shoes", along with a poem about Miami by Letha Madden. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from John Hofnagle says "Dear Moptop- I had a swell ride on a sight-seeing boat on Sunday 3 1/2 hrs 43 min. I'm leaving Miami soon. John."
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 12, 1949]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing the purchase of a boat, getting some buttons from her WASP uniform, time with friends, and Miami.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis Dugas, June 5, 1958]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis Dugas; He gives an expense account for his trip to Miami, Florida for the Southern Regional Conference of the Council of State Governments. He says this is the first time filing an expense account and asks for the proper papers if the letter doesn't suffice.
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