Joan Merriam Smith

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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

Citation

IWASM, “Joan Merriam Smith,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 25, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1374.