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Aviation pioneer and multiple record breaker Ruth Nichols stands in front of a Crosley Radio Plane in a classic 1930s hat and long leather coat. Prowel Jr. and Lewis Crosley were inventors who were responsible for the first airplane radio broadcast…

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The famous, record breaking aviatrix, Ruth Nichols sits in white on the rear wing of this airplane. The jumpsuit clad men appear to be working on the plane's mechanics.

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Famous and record breaking aviatrix Ruth Nichols poses in a casual fashion in front of a plane.

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Record breaker Ruth Nichols sits in a plane cockpit with a Chamber of Commerce employee and pilot.

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Two military men and two mechanics are seen standing next to a sea plane.

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Ruth Nichols is seen in her regular clothes standing in front of a large airplane.

Photo by Schoenhals Photography

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Well-known aviatrix Ruth Nichols is congratulated after setting a new altitude record by fellow pilot Clarence Chamberlin and his wife, Wilda.

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Lone female pilot Ruth Nichols stands next to a plane, surrounded by a group of men appearing to be pilots and mechanics.

Photograph by H. A. Schoenhals Photography.

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An enthusiastic Ruth Nichols gives a big wave and smile while sitting on top of a plane's wing.

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Aviation pioneer and multiple record breaker Ruth Nichols is shown in civilian attire next to an elderly woman and a male pilot. The threesome are standing in front of a plane.

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Ruth Nichols before or after setting an altitude record.

Photograph by H. A. Sohoenhals.
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