Irene H. Leverton scrapbook, 1944-2006.

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Irene H. Leverton scrapbook, 1944-2006.

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Scrapbook of photocopied certificates, correspondence, publications and photographs pertaining to her aviation career. Also includes articles written by Leverton and published in aviation magazines and news articles about the Mercury 13. Comments by Leverton written throughout the scrapbook.

1 v. ; photocopies.

Texas Woman's University Library, Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8333712

Texas Woman's University Library, Mary Evelyn Blagg-Huey Library

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Phi Theta Kappa Society

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Leverton, Irene H., 1927-

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Native of Chicago, Illinois, aviator and business woman. One of the first group of women, now know as the Mercury 13, to successfully pass the medical testing for space travel during the 1961 "Women in Space Program" at the Lovelace Clinic. Member of Phi Theta Kappa, Civil Air Patrol and Ninety-Nines. From the description of Irene H. Leverton scrapbook, 1944-2006. (Texas Woman's University Library). WorldCat record id: 85582041 ...

United States. Civil Air Patrol

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"The first Civil Air Patrol members of 1941... served their country by sinking or chasing away German submarines off America's East and Gulf coasts... Today, CAP handles 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions." -- "Civil Air Patrol: A Proud Legacy Continues." Civil Air Patrol. http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/commander.htm (Retrieved June 20, 2009) From the description of U.S. Civil Air Patrol letters, 1942 September. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 42873298...

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....