Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection

Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection

United States National Geological Survey

Whirly-Girls, Inc.

Ninety-Nines

After a dedicated career in photography, Ruby Wine Sheldon pursued a career in aviation by achieving her pilot's license in her late 40's. After instructing for some time Ruby took on an even greater challenge by becoming an employee to the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resource Division in which she flew countless different types of aircraft. Ruby had become the first civilian - man or woman - to achieve an instrument instructor rating for helicopters. After her career with the U.S. Geological Survey Ruby continued to be active in aviation by participating in numerous air derbies. Ruby's life brought great encouragement to other women interested in the field of aviation and many of her memorable items from her life were donated to the museum by her niece, Jeanine Wine, in 2015.

Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection at the International Women's Air & Space Museum donated by Jeanine Wine

Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection, International Women's Air & Space Museum

English

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