Reminiscences of Jacqueline Cochran : oral history, 1976.

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Reminiscences of Jacqueline Cochran : oral history, 1976.

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Ownership of cosmetics firm; inclusion of women in British Air Transport Auxiliary, 1940-41; organization of United States Women's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) program, including lobbying for inclusion of WASPs in military; work with General Henry H. Arnold; post-war lobbying activities for independent Air Force; medals and active duty after World War II.

Transcript: 134 leaves.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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