Joan Merriam Smith
Title
Joan Merriam Smith
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
A portrait of Joan Merriam Smith, the second woman to fly solo around the world. She was also one of the women who underwent astronaut testing under Dr. Lovelace, but Smith unfortunately did not pass the tests. The thirteen women that did pass these tests later became known as the Mercury 13.
Creator
IWASM
Source
IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum
Contributor
Heidi Fearing
Rights
Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at info@iwasm.org
Identifier
Original Photo No. 136
Collection
Citation
IWASM, “Joan Merriam Smith,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 25, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1374.