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Hawaii Flight, 1935

 Sub-Series — Box: 4
Identifier: MSP 9, Series 1, Sub-Series 9

Scope and Contents

In this subseries one can find weather maps, correspondence, permits, and Earhart’s “popping off” (her matter-of-fact phrase) letters related to the 1935 Hawaii flight.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935

Creator

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Biographical Information

On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart took off from Wheeler Field (the Army Airport), on Oahu, Hawaii. She reached Oakland, California, the next day, traveling 2,400 miles in 18 hours. Earhart was the first person to fly solo between Hawaii and the continental United States.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (Four folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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