Lauretta M. Schimmoler
Title
Lauretta M. Schimmoler
Subject
Women air pilots -- United States
Description
Aviatrix Lauretta M. Schimmoler is pictured here next to a training plane in Sycamore, Ohio. Schimmoler had an impressive resume in and out of the flying community. She was one of the first members of the Ninety-Nines. Schimmoler was the first woman to manage a municipal airport, and she did so in Bucyrus, Ohio in 1932. She also served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. She went on to found the Aerial Nurse Corps, the precursor to the flight nurse of the United States Air Force. She organized and was the first Commander of the Amelia Earhart American Legion Post at Glendale, California.
Creator
IWASM
Source
From the collection of Glen Buffington
Date
ca. 1930
Contributor
Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole
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. 427
Coverage
Sycamore, Ohio
Collection
Citation
IWASM, “Lauretta M. Schimmoler,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed April 19, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1477.