Oversized newspapers, advertisements and Lockheed Electra purchase agreement, 1929 - 2003
Sub-Series — Box: 10
Identifier: MSP 188, Series 1, Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Within this sub-series are oversized photographs, newspapers, and other printed material. Some of the items include front-page news stories featuring Earhart and other famous aviatrices, from 1929-1937. One paper is devoted to aviation pioneer, Ruth Nichols. Other items include advertisements featuring Earhart, and Earhart luggage, and a copy of the purchase agreement for her Lockheed Electra from 1936. Also included are articles about Earhart from more recent times, which feature Purdue events and speculation on her disappearance.
Dates
- 1929 - 2003
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
0.685 Cubic Feet (One flat box)
Processing Information
These oversized items have been grouped together and placed into a flat file for preservation purposes.
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