Earhart stamp from Mexico, 1935
Item — Box: 9, Item: 6
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 6, Item 11
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
- 1935
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)
Acquisition Information
Reproduction, purchased on eBay, December 2003. Donor not noted.
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:
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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