Women Airforce Service Pilots collection of Inez Woodward Woods, 1942-1999.

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Women Airforce Service Pilots collection of Inez Woodward Woods, 1942-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54063468

Collection of books, photographs and memorabilia about the Womens Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Jacqueline Cochran and Dorothy Swain Lewis are featured.

1.5 linear feet (1 box)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus - Hazy Library and Learning Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7675293

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus - Hazy Library and Learning Center

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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...

Lewis, Dorothy Swain, 1915-

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Woods, Inez Woodward, 1917-

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Aviator and eductor. Born in St. Louis, Missouri. Served in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) class of 43-W-4 in World War II. Graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, 1938. Active in many civic and aviation organizations. High School teacher who co-wrote curriculum for aeronautical science in high schools, first in California and later adopted nationally. From the description of Inez Woodward Woods personal and family papers, 1970s-2000. (Texas Woman's Uni...

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

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