"Lady with Wings, the Life Story of My Wife, Amelia Earhart," 1939

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Clipping (Information artifact)

Date Made

March 1939-April 1939

Creator Notes

Clipped from Liberty magazine, March-April 1939.

Location

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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