Bronze plaque commemorating Amelia Earhart's aviation achievements and death, 1963
Item — Box: 11, Item: 1
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 6, Item 20
Scope and Contents
The plaque is a replica of one hanging in the National Air Museum of the Smithsonian Institute. Also includes one photocopied newspaper clipping depicting the presentation of the plaque to Purdue's vice-president Dr. Donald R. Mallett by a charter member of the 99s, Miss Viola Gentry.
Dates
- 1963
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 2.277 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box, one cubic foot box, and one flat box)
Creator
- From the Collection: Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: TIGHAR (Organization)
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