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- Diane Beers in her TWA Stewardess Uniform, 1965-1966 - When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She left to marry Richard Hill the following year.
- 1965-1966
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Diane Beers in her TWA Stewardess Uniform, 1965-1966
When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She left to marry Richard Hill the following year.
- TWA Clipped Wings International Pin, 1965-2010 - Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later. Beers Hill continued her interest in aviation and assembled an impressive collection of material. "Clipped Wings" pins like this one were worn by members of TWA Clipped Wings International, an organization for former TWA flight attendants -- like Beers Hill.
- 1965-2010
- Collections - Artifact
TWA Clipped Wings International Pin, 1965-2010
Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later. Beers Hill continued her interest in aviation and assembled an impressive collection of material. "Clipped Wings" pins like this one were worn by members of TWA Clipped Wings International, an organization for former TWA flight attendants -- like Beers Hill.
- Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965 - When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- 1960-1965
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Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965
When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- Diane Beers in her TWA Stewardess Uniform, 1965 - When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She left to marry Richard Hill the following year.
- November 01, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Diane Beers in her TWA Stewardess Uniform, 1965
When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She left to marry Richard Hill the following year.
- Trans World Airlines Hostess Uniform, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965 - Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Trans World Airlines Hostess Uniform, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965
Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- Air Line Stewards and Stewardesses Association Membership Card for D.L. Beers, 1965-1967 - Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this card confirming her membership in the occupational union. Beers left TWA to marry Richard Hill in 1966. At the time, many airlines would not employ married women as flight attendants. That practice was eliminated on U.S.-based carriers by the 1980s.
- 1965-1967
- Collections - Artifact
Air Line Stewards and Stewardesses Association Membership Card for D.L. Beers, 1965-1967
Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this card confirming her membership in the occupational union. Beers left TWA to marry Richard Hill in 1966. At the time, many airlines would not employ married women as flight attendants. That practice was eliminated on U.S.-based carriers by the 1980s.
- TWA Six Month Service Pin, Awarded to Air Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1965-1966 - Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She earned this pin after six months of employment with the airline. Beers left TWA to marry Richard Hill in 1966. At the time, many airlines would not employ married women as flight attendants. That practice was eliminated on U.S.-based carriers by the 1980s.
- 1965-1966
- Collections - Artifact
TWA Six Month Service Pin, Awarded to Air Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1965-1966
Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She earned this pin after six months of employment with the airline. Beers left TWA to marry Richard Hill in 1966. At the time, many airlines would not employ married women as flight attendants. That practice was eliminated on U.S.-based carriers by the 1980s.
- Trans World Airlines Air Hostess Coat, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965 - Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this coat as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Trans World Airlines Air Hostess Coat, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965
Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this coat as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- Name Badge, Worn by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1965 - Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Name Badge, Worn by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1965
Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.