Page from May 13, 1928 Detroit News, "Those Crazy Stinsons--Fliers Four"

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Artifact Overview

The Stinson family of San Antonio, Texas, produced four notable pilots. Katherine Stinson earned her license in 1912 and became one of the country's top stunt flyers. Her sister, Marjorie, earned a license in 1914 and trained fighter pilots at the Stinson family's school during World War I. Brothers Jack and Eddie founded the Stinson Aircraft Company in 1920.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Newspaper

Date Made

13 May 1928

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1629.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 24 in
Width: 16.5 in

Page from May 13, 1928 Detroit News, "Those Crazy Stinsons--Fliers Four"