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Mary L. Alexander papers, 1931-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alexander, Mary L.
- Title
- Mary L. Alexander papers
- Dates
- 1931-1935 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03120
- Summary
- Scrapbooks of a woman aviator in the 1930s.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Mary L. Alexander received her pilot’s license in the early 1930s when there were few women aviators.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains two scrapbooks created by Mary L. Alexander that document early flight and women aviators in the United States. Also included are a photocopy of Alexander’s logbook and a signed photograph of Amelia Earhart.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Mary L. Alexander at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Mary L. Alexander in 1969.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in June 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Scrapbooks on aviation and women aviators | 1932-1935 |
| 1 | Pilot's Log (photocopy) of Mary L. Alexander | 1931 |
| 1 | Photograph of Amelia Earhart (signed) | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air pilots -- United States -- 20th century
- Women air pilots -- United States -- 20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2010
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
