Oral history interview with Edna Gardner Whyte, 1979 February 8.

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Oral history interview with Edna Gardner Whyte, 1979 February 8.

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Interview with Edna Gardner Whyte concerning her experiences learning to fly (1926-1927); appointment to the Navy Nurse Corps (1929); flying in New Bedford, Massachusetts and comments on the Newport resort area (early 1930s); success in air race competitions (1930s-1970s); comments on Amelia Earhart and women pioneers in aviation; operation of New Orleans Air College (1935-1941); work in the Philippines with the Army Nurse Corps (1945-1946); employment as flying salesperson for Channelchrome Company throughout United States, Canada, and Central America (1955-1969); experiences flying helicopters and seaplanes; operation of Aero Valley Flying School in Roanoke, Texas (1969-1979).

144 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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