"Lady with Wings, the Life Story of My Wife, Amelia Earhart," 1939
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Amelia Earhart married publisher George P. Putnam on February 7, 1931. She was a reluctant bride, fearing that marriage would derail her career. Earhart kept her last name and insisted on an equal partnership with her husband. Putnam agreed and the couple's relationship was professional as much as it was romantic. Earhart's husband supported her aviation activities and promoted them vigorously.
Amelia Earhart married publisher George P. Putnam on February 7, 1931. She was a reluctant bride, fearing that marriage would derail her career. Earhart kept her last name and insisted on an equal partnership with her husband. Putnam agreed and the couple's relationship was professional as much as it was romantic. Earhart's husband supported her aviation activities and promoted them vigorously.
Artifact
Clipping (Information artifact)
Date Made
March 1939-April 1939
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1629.24
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 8.375 in
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