Page from May 13, 1928 Detroit News, "Those Crazy Stinsons--Fliers Four"
THF254877 / 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
Creators
Collection Title
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
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