Eleanor Spear papers, 1929-1930.

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Eleanor Spear papers, 1929-1930.

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Correspondence, typescript titled "Radio Talk," newspaper clippings, and other papers chiefly concerning Spear's activities as a pioneer in women's aviation while a student at Wellesley College. Includes correspondence, constitution, bylaws, and ballot relating to Ninety-Nines, an organization established in 1929 by 99 women air pilots to provide support for women in aviation. Correspondents include Amelia Earhart and Teva Paris.

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Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937

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Amelia Mary Earhart (AE) was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, the first daughter of Amy (Otis) Earhart and Edwin Stanton Earhart. Her sister, Grace Muriel, was born three years later. The family moved several times (to Kansas City, Kansas; Des Moines; St. Paul; Chicago) during AE's childhood as her father tried unsuccessfully to establish a profitable legal career. AE graduated from Chicago's Hyde Park High School in 1916. ESE's increasing reliance on al...

Spear, Eleanor, 1910-2006

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Aviator. From the description of Eleanor Spear papers, 1929-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 76017701 ...

Wellesley College

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Ninety-Nines (Organization)

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The female pioneers of flight all began with aviatrixes, such as Amelia Earhart, Betty Wharton, and Blanche Noyes, in 1929. Their fame started with the creation of the "Ninety-Nines," an international organization of licensed women pilots established to educate and support their fellow women who have passion for flight. Named for the original 99 members, the "Ninety-Nines" were established at Curtiss Field, Long Island, New York....

Paris, Teva

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