Katherine Stinson's Laird Biplane at the Tri-State Fair, October 1916

Artifact Overview

Katherine Stinson flew this biplane, designed by Emil "Matty" Laird, at Memphis, Tennessee, in October 1916. Stinson was only the fourth American woman to earn a pilot's license, and she consistently dazzled spectators with her skilled stunt flying. Though in her 20s, the petite Stinson looked even younger. The press took to calling her the "Flying Schoolgirl."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Negative (Photograph)

Subject Date

October 1916

Creators

Winston, C. S.

Collection Title

Katherine Stinson Photograph Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

38.855.12

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.75 in

Keywords	United States, Tennessee, Memphis Photographs Negatives (Photographs) Air shows Stinson, Katherine, 1891-1977 Mid-South Fair (Memphis, Tenn.) Airplanes Biplanes Fairs Women air pilots Air pilots Aviation Stunt flying