Artifacts, 1785, 1921 - 1930s, bulk: 1921 - 1930s
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 9, Series 6
Scope and Contents
The series include medals, awards, coins, and other honorary memorabilia received by Amelia Earhart for her various aviation accomplishments and personal belongings such as her flying togs, goggles, smelling salts, compact, soap figurines, and a miniature model of her Lockheed Vega airplane.
Dates
- Creation: 1785, 1921 - 1930s
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1921 - 1930s
Creator
- From the Collection: Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950 (Person)
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
14.973 Cubic Feet (Six flat boxes, four cubic foot box, and four shoe boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
The series is arranged into two sub-series.
- Medals, Awards, Coins and Other Commemorative Artifacts
- Personal Belongings
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu