Amelia Earhart Speaking at the Elks Air Circus, July 11, 1929
THF255781 / Amelia Earhart Speaking at the Elks Air Circus, July 11, 1929
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Artifact Overview
Amelia Earhart used her fame to advance the cause of aviation -- especially the work of women in the field. She gave speeches, wrote books and articles, and was a founding member of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization devoted to supporting women in aviation. Earhart also took an active role in promoting the budding passenger airline industry.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
11 July 1929
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1629.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.125 in
Width: 8 in
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