Post, Augustus, 1873-1952.

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Augustus Post (1873-1952) was a pioneer aviator, editor, author, and lecturer on aeronautics.

He started ballooning in 1900 and was one of the first group of heavier-than-air pilots after the Wright brothers. He was a charter member of the Aero Club of America and served as its secretary for twenty years. In 1919 he drew up the regulations for the New York to Paris flight contest that Charles Lindbergh won in 1927. Post owned the first automobile in New York City and helped found the American Automobile Association. He also was associated with the Boy Scouts of America, wrote articles about various topics, and was a ballad singer.

From the description of Augustus Post papers, 1913-1947. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517432

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referencedIn Daniel Carter Beard Papers, 1798-1941, (bulk 1931-1935) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Augustus Post papers, 1913-1947. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Aero Club of America. corporateBody
correspondedWith Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 person
associatedWith Boy Scouts of America. corporateBody
associatedWith Early Birds (Club) corporateBody
associatedWith National Association for Music in Hospitals. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (N.Y.)
Subject
Aeronautics
Charities
Music therapy
Parapsychology
Theosophy
Occupation
Singers
Air pilots
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Birth 1873

Death 1952

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