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Letter to Faye
Shortly after her return from her round-the-world flight, Joan Merriam Smith wrote this letter to her friend Faye dated May 23, 1964. She listed out her intentions for the flight, her frustrations with the media portrayal of her flight, and the…
Jerrie Mock Statue First Day Cover
In 1964, Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine plane. In honor of her achievement, The Works, a museum of industry in Newark, Ohio, unveiled a sculpture of Mock outside their building. The…
Jerrie Mock First Day Cover
Columbus, OH native Jerrie Mock carried signed envelopes known as First Day Covers with her during her historic 1964 world flight. She left Columbus on March 19, 1964 in a used Cessna plane that she named Charlie and returned on April 17, 1964 to…
Ann Pellegreno First Day Cover
Pilot Ann H. Pellegreno carried this First Day Cover during her 1967 Round-the-World flight. She and her three-person crew followed Amelia Earhart's planned path around the equator in honor of the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of Earhart and…
Joan Merriam Smith First Day Cover
Joan Merriam Smith carried this First Day Cover on her historic 1964 Round-the-World flight. She took off from Long Beach, CA on March 17, 1964 and followed Amelia Earhart's intended path around the equator. When Smith returned to California on May…
IWASM Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Left to right: Burke Lakefront Airport Commissioner Michael Barth, IWASM Director Joan Hrubec, IWASM President Connie Luhta, Cheryl Ginsberg (granddaughter of Connie Luhta’s 1966 Powder Puff Derby co-pilot Janet Page) Cuyahoga County Commissioner…
Museum Committee at 1976 Ninety-Nines Convention
A group of Ninety-Nines gathers in a hotel room during the 1976 Ninety-Nines Convention to discuss the proposed Ninety-Nines Museum, which would later become IWASM.
IWASM's first president Doris Scott sits reclined on the bed in the center,…
IWASM's first president Doris Scott sits reclined on the bed in the center,…
1991 IWASM Board
The IWASM Board meeting attendees at the May 1991 Annual Meeting. The meeting took place in the exhibit area of the Asahel Wright Home, Centerville, OH.
From left to right, front row: Sarah Byrn Rickman, Bernice "B" Steadman, Nancy Hopkins Tier,…
From left to right, front row: Sarah Byrn Rickman, Bernice "B" Steadman, Nancy Hopkins Tier,…
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.
Pre-Flying Ruby
A photograph of Ruby on a boat assumed to be taken before she started flying
Ruby's Tan Dress
A tan dress worn by Ruby as a child.
Native American Basket
A handmade Native American basket collected by Ruby during her travels. There are many other Native American pieces within the collection.
Ivory Bear
Statue of a bear made by a Native American while in Alaska
"AIDJEX75" Styrofoam Cup
One of the 2 Styrofoam cups submerged in the Arctic. The cups shrunk to a drastically small size.
Mini Compass
Very small compass used by Ruby throughout her travels
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.
Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame Medallion
Ruby was presented with this medallion when she was inducted to the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
US Geological Survey Mukluks
Mukluks warn by Ruby during her employment with the US Geological Survey
Green Coveralls with "Ruby" Nametag
Coverall worn by Ruby during her employment with the US Geological Survey
Aviation Handheld Transceiver Set
Aviation Handheld Transceiver Set used by Ruby during her time with the US Geological Survey
Ruby's Helmet Set
Helmet worn by Ruby during her flights with the U.S. Geological Survey
Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) at Fairchild Plant
Black and white photograph of seven Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) pilots, all in uniform, walking across an airfield with multiple planes in the background. in the foreground of the image is the nose and propeller of a single-engine…
Jerri Truhill and Martha Ann Reading Prepare For The Powder Puff Derby
Black and white photograph of Martha Ann Reading (laying under wing) and Geraldine "Jerri" Sloan Truhill (squatting next to plane) working on their plane before the 1958 All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race, also known as the Powder Puff…
Jackie Cochran and her Staggerwing Beech
Black and white photograph of Jackie Cochran, wearing trousers and suit blazer with a lapel pin visible, standing in front of the propeller of her Staggerwing Beech plane. The engine has flowers draped over it. Jackie is holding something in her left…
Nichols Sits Leisurely
Ruth Nichols sits atop a house's stone stoop on a sunny day. The famous female pilot sports a full skirt, large beret hat, and a smile.