Cochran collection, 1938-1980.

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Cochran collection, 1938-1980.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/501078726

A collection of items donated by Jacqueline Cochran pertaining to her dedication to flying, her military career, and her commitment to WASP, both during World War II and many years later as she sought to get WASP military retirement benefits.

1 linear foot

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620127

US Air Force Academy, McDermott Library

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Cochran, Jacqueline, 1906?-1980

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Jacqueline Cochran, cosmetics executive and world-famous aviatrix, was the product of obscure origins. Born Bessie Pittman, born 1906/1908/1910, in northwest Florida (sources differ on her birth year). The Pittmans were and impoverished family that moved from one town to another in search of work. Even as a child, Bessie possessed an unusual amount of drive and ambition. She resented the limited opportunities available to her in such an environment, especially after she was told the Pittmans wer...

United States. Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron

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Love, Nancy Harkness, 1914-1976

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W.A.S.P. (Musical group)

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