May Hope Francis papers, 1922-1959.

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May Hope Francis papers, 1922-1959.

Consists of scrapbooks, correspondence, a ledger, and newspaper clippings. Most of the collection relates to Francis' work with the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs and with the City of Cleveland, particularly the reception for Charles A. Lindbergh in 1927, and ethnic programs sponsored by the City.

.2 linear ft.

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Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974

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Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. At the age of 25 in 1927, he went from obscurity as a U.S. Air Mail pilot to instantaneous world fame by winning the Orteig Prize for making a nonstop flight from New York City to Paris. Lindbergh covered the ​33 1⁄2-hour, 3,600-statute-mile (5,800 km) flight alone in a purpose-built, single-engine Ryan monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. While the first non-...

All Nations Hopkins Testimonial Committee (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Hopkins, William Rowland, 1869-1961

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First City Manager of Cleveland, Ohio (1916-1929). A major accomplishment of his administration was the development of the Cleveland Municipal Airport, which was opened in 1925 and renamed after him in 1951. From the description of Papers, 1849-1931, bulk 1924-1929. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17383351 William Rowland Hopkins (1869-1961) was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was the fifth son of David L. Hopkins. The family immigrated t...

Francis, May Hope.

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May Hope Francis was a prominent clubwoman in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1920s and 1930s. Much of her community work was done through her membership in the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs as member and chairman of its American Citizenship Committee. Mrs. Francis also worked with the City of Cleveland during the tenure of City Manager William R. Hopkins to promote ethnic cultural events and to publicize civic events, including the 1927 reception for Charles A. Lindbergh. In 1929, she helpe...

Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs

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