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Banner from Earhart exhibit at the Purdue Airport, undated

 Item — Box: 8, Item: 5
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 6, Item 5

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Among the artifacts is a piece of Amelia Earhart brand luggage and the accompanying brochure, several Earhart collectible dolls, and various first day cover stamps, including a binder containing a first day cover from Earhart's 1928 "Friendship Flight," signed by Earhart, Wilmer Stultz (co-pilot) and Lou Gordon (mechanic). Also included is various memorabilia, including programs from Purdue events, a series of "Amelia Earhart: The Purdue Years," postcards, © Purdue Research Foundation, and a pin with Earhart's image on it given to staff during Spring Fling, an annual staff appreciation day. There is also a plaque commemorating Amelia Earhart's aviation achievements and death.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

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)

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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