Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection
Title
Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection
Subject
United States National Geological Survey
Whirly-Girls, Inc.
Ninety-Nines
Description
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.
Creator
Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection at the International Women's Air & Space Museum donated by Jeanine Wine
Contributor
Ruby Wine Sheldon Collection, International Women's Air & Space Museum
Rights
Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at collections@iwasm.org. Due to the volume of requests, please contact IWASM at least two to three weeks prior to your deadline.
Language
English
Identifier
2015.01
Collection Items
Aviation Handheld Transceiver Set
Aviation Handheld Transceiver Set used by Ruby during her time with the US Geological Survey
Green Coveralls with "Ruby" Nametag
Coverall worn by Ruby during her employment with the US Geological Survey
US Geological Survey Mukluks
Mukluks warn by Ruby during her employment with the US Geological Survey
Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Medallion
Ruby was presented with this medallion when she was inducted to the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
Air Race Classic Heroes Plaque
Ruby was awarded this plaque after participating in 26 air races. Ruby has numerous Air Race Classic Medallions with her collection along with various scrapbooks from participating in the races.
"AIDJEX75" Styrofoam Cup
One of the 2 Styrofoam cups submerged in the Arctic. The cups shrunk to a drastically small size.
Native American Basket
A handmade Native American basket collected by Ruby during her travels. There are many other Native American pieces within the collection.
Memories of Ruby by Kristen Walters
A letter written on flowered stationery and placed in a memorial book at Ruby Wine Sheldon's funeral. The letter is signed Kristen Walters.