Notes are identified by page number.
Abbreviations
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AYB |
Aviation Year Book |
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CG Log |
Log of the Coast Guard cutter Itasca at sea, Pacific Ocean, July 19, 1937. Treasury Department, United States Coast Guard, File 65-601. |
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COHC |
Oral History Collection, Columbia University |
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DDEL |
Dwight D. Eisenhower Library |
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LAT |
Los Angeles Times |
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NASM |
National Air and Space Museum |
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PSC |
Purdue University, Special Collections |
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SB |
Star Bulletin (Honolulu) |
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SLRC |
Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College |
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NYHT |
New York Herald Tribune |
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NYWT |
New York World-Telegram |
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NYT |
New York Times |
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PEB |
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin |
Chapter 1. A Double Life
1 Tomboy 'margin-top:3.6pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.6pt; margin-left:17.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-12.0pt;line-height:14.4pt'>2 Amelia’s name: Ninety-Nines Archives.
3 Photograph and house description: Globe (Atchison, Kan.), July 21, 1963.
4 Holidays and behavior at school: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 67.
5 Hunting: Muriel Earhart Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
6 Private railroad car: Globe, July 21, 1963.
7 Childhood games: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
8 “I must recount”: SLRC, A-129 F. 7, May 12, 1903.
9 “like a big game hunter”: Earhart, Fun of It, 4.
10 “just like flying”: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
11 “It was a thing of rusty wire”: Earhart, Fun of It, 4.
12 Promotion: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 86.
13 Twelfth Night dance: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
14 “Of course I’m going to B.M.”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 4, March 1914.
15 Chicago: Morrissey, interview, May 20, 1983.
16 Schools for Amelia and Muriel: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
Chapter 2. Arrow without a Target
1 Abby Sutherland: Ellen Masters, letter, June 14, 1984.
2 Description of Abby Sutherland: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 7, October 25, 1916.
3 Treatment of faculty members: Masters, letter.
4 “We treated her like a queen”: Myra Thomas, Times Chronicle (Jenkintown, Pa.), p. 20.
5 Letters to Amy: SLRC, M-69 F. 7, October 25, 1916.
6 Time at Camp Grey: ibid., August 1, 8, and 15, 1917.
7 “Honor is the foundation”: ibid.
8 Cruel and discourteous: Masters, letter.
9 “I nearly had my head taken off” and “lost all my friends”: SLRC, M-69 F. 7, November 1917.
10 Oscar Wilde: Masters, letter.
11 “Good girl, Helen!”: SLRC, A-129 F. 2.
12 St. Regis Hotel: SLRC, M-69 F. 7, February 21, 1918.
13 Watching soldiers: Morrissey, “Reminiscences,” COHC, 4.
14 “I’m not going back”: Manual, Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards, 1938–84 (1984), p. 20.
15 “Ailments of the chest”: Susan Dexter, interview and correspondence, January 13, 1984.
16 Face of a mature woman: Marian Stabler, interview, June 16, 1984.
17 Description of college: Dexter, interview.
18 “on duty from seven”: Earhart, Fun of It, 12.
19 RCAF pilots: Morrissey, “Reminiscences,” COHC.
20 “mingled fear and pleasure”: Moolman et al., Women Aloft, 61.
21 “I have Sunday morning off”: SLRC, A-129 F. 7.
22 “Don’t think for an instant”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 7.
23 “I think of God”: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 48.
24 “a serious word of thanksgiving” Earhart, Fun of It, 21.
25 “the incongruity”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 106.
26 Lake George: Morrissey, “Reminiscences,” COHC, 4.
27 Description of Amelia: Stabler, interview.
28 “One of the worst things”: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
29 Looking after Amy: SLRC, M-69 F. 6, April 24, 1920.
30 Boarders: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 116.
31 Dating Sam Chapman: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
32 Military personnel: Hatfield, Los Angeles Aeronautics, 27.
33 Inquiries about flying and first flight: Earhart, Fun of It, 24–25.
Chapter 3. Linen Wings and a Leather Coat
1 Barnstormers: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man.
2 Cecil B. De Mille: Hatfield, Los Angeles Aeronautics, 12.
3 First airplane ride: ibid., 15.
4 “I want to fly”: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 101–3.
5 Cora Kinner: Cora Kinner, interview with Donna Kinner Hunter, January 24, 1980.
6 “visionary and not too practical”: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
7 “the kid who could fix anything”: Cora Kinner, interview.
8 regarded it with approval: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 104.
9 Its top speed: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 34.
10 Teaching Amelia to fly: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 122.
11 “He’d come out there”: Cora Kinner, interview.
12 “I think he has the mating instinct”: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 111.
13 Scrapbook quotes: SLRC, A-129 F.3.
14 “Amelia was usually dressed”: Waldo D. Waterman, letter to Clara Studer, April 19, 1962.
15 Chronic abscess: Winfield B. Kinner, Jr., interview, October 27, 1985.
16 Oil-stained jacket: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 143.
17 “regarded by many people”: Morrissey, “Reminiscences,” COHC, 4.
18 “We shellacked the canvas wings”: Zonta Awards, p. 20.
19 “life was incomplete”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 61.
20 Kinner plane: Winfield B. Kinner, Jr., interview.
21 “give up that truck”: Cora Kinner, interview.
22 Three-cylinder engine: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 121–22.
23 “all over again”: ibid., 125.
24 “Amelia set her little Kinner”: Bellingham Herald (Washington), November 10, 1968.
25 Accident and soloing: Southern, I Taught Amelia to Fly, 125.
26 “scared … to death”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 54.
27 NAA license: National Aviation Association Records, NASM Library.
28 “a thoroughly rotten landing”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 56.
29 “Pacific Coast Ladies Derby”: Hatfield, Los Angeles Aeronautics, 80.
30 “Luckily I was over the field” and “the moment I flew up”: Davis, Amelia Earhart, 55.
31 “After flying my Kinner Airster”: Hatfield, Los Angeles Aeronautics, 57.
32 Vassar College: PSC, Scrapbook #1.
33 “She handled the ship”: Jim Montijo, letter, July 5, 1984.
34 First flying record: Earhart, Fun of It, 77–78.
35 Sixteenth woman in FAI: Patrick Welsh, letter from National Aeronautic Association to Federation Aeronautique Internationale, March 31, 1926.
Chapter 4. Ceiling Zero but Lifting
1 “no pay, no fly”: Earhart, Fun of It, 26.
2 “I think that Dad imagines”: Bobbi Trout, interview, January 4, 1984.
3 “There is no way”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 119–27.
4 “The kid must have frozen”: Donna Kinner Hunter, interview, January 6, 1984.
5 Photography class notebook: SLRC, A-129 F. 3.
6 Crossing Canada: PSC, misc. documents.
7 Medford, Mass.: Earhart, Fun of It, 50–51.
8 Yellow Peril: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
9 “I need the money”: Ninety-Nines Archives.
10 “As long as I have that motor”: Hunter, interview.
11 “This time she lived poorly”: Stabler, interview.
12 Classical music: Elise von R. Owen, interview, June 16, 1984.
13 “I want a figure”: Stabler, interview.
14 “No, I did not get into MIT”: ibid.
15 On not marrying: ibid.
16 Amelia and Sam: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
17 Scrapbook: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 134–35.
18 Children of Denison House: SLRC, A-129 F. 3.
19 “tenderness for children”: Stabler, interview.
20 “a sound education”: Davis, Amelia Earhart, 64.
21 Dennison Airport: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
22 Denison House: PSC, Scrapbook #1: Herald (Boston), July 3, 1927, p. 2.
23 “Though I haven’t a real job”: Stabler, interview.
24 “May I report”: Hunter, interview.
25 Ruth Nichols: Adams, “Woman Makes Good Her Claim,” 6.
26 Letter to Ruth Nichols: Nichols, Wings for Life, 93–94.
27 Letters to Bert Kinner: Hunter, interview.
28 Interview with Railey: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 140.
29 Charles Lindbergh: Allen, Only Yesterday, 181, 183.
30 Amy Phipps Guest: Putnam, Wide Margins, 292–93.
31 Finding a woman to fly the Atlantic: Railey, PEB, September 10, 1938.
32 “A thoroughly fine person”: Reginald K. Belknap, Sunday Star (Washington, D.C.), May 22, 1932, sec. A, p. 5.
33 “Her resemblance to Colonel Lindbergh”: Railey, PEB.
34 “You may grant me pardon”: Stabler, interview.
35 George Palmer Putnam: Margaret H. Lewis, interview and material provided subsequently, October 24, 1985.
36 Interview: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 141.
37 “Was I willing to fly the Atlantic?”: Earhart, Fun of It, 60–61.
38 “I found myself in a curious situation”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 141.
39 Boarding the train: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
40 Money from royalties or advertising: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 110.
41 “Courage”: Zonta Awards, p. 9.
42 Will and letters to parents: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 146.
43 To Hilton Railey: Railey, PEB.
Chapter 5. Across the Atlantic
1 Description of Richard Byrd: Emory Land, COHC, vol. 1, pt. 3.
2 Stultz’s agreement with Boll: NYT, June 3, 1928, p. 2.
3 Stultz as alcoholic: C. L. Zakhartchenko, interview, February 10, 1985.
4 Friendship crew: NYT, June 3, 1928, p. 2.
5 Purchase of Friendship: Allen, “Friendship,” 16–17.
6 Alleged promise: NYT, June 3, 1928, p. 3.
7 Thea Rasche: NYT, May 6, 1928, p. 22; May 16, 1928, p. 2.
8 Other crossings: AYB, 1929, 156.
9 First prize: NYT, May 14, 1928, p. 9.
10 “I did not dare”: Earhart, Fun of It, 62–63.
11 Women’s flying organization: Nichols, Wings for Life, 44–45.
12 “The mob should be thought of”: Earhart, correspondence, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
13 “the first woman chosen”: NAA, Boston chapter, press release, May 29, 1928, p. 1.
14 Weather reports: NYT, June 8, 1928, p. 6.
15 Letter to Muriel: NYT, June 5, 1928, p. 3.
16 Friendship takeoff: ibid., p. 1; Earhart, Twenty Hours, 115–17.
17 Descriptions of Amelia: NYT, June 4, 1928, p. 2.
18 Accuracy of description: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
19 Amelia’s hair: Bernard Wiesman, interview, December 10, 1985.
20 Stenographer’s notebook: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 119–20.
21 Halifax: ibid.
22 “Boston Girl Starts Atlantic Hop”: NYT, June 4, 1928, p. 1.
23 Longest nonstop flight: NYT, June 5, 1928, p. 1.
24 Pumping gas: NYT, June 5, 1928, p. 3.
25 “Miss Earhart’s slightness”: ibid.
26 “Good trip from Halifax”: ibid., p. 1.
27 “No laundry”: Putnam, Wide Margins, 288.
28 Attempts at takeoff: NYT, June 7, 1928, p. 1; June 8, 1928, p. 4.
29 Beaching the plane: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 160–61.
30 Invitation from Mabel Boll: NYT, June 14, 1928, p. 16.
31 Stultz drinking: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 151–52.
32 Amelia taking command: PSC, 1928 Atlantic Flight, Preflight Correspondence.
33 Gordon leaving: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 152–53.
34 Weather conditions: ibid.
35 Sobering Stultz: ibid.
36 Cable to Putnam: NYT, June 18, 1928, p. 2.
37 Taking off: NYT, June 18, 1928, p. 2.
38 Stultz’s bottle: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
39 Gordon takes over flying: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 170–99.
40 Last part of flight: ibid., 182, 192.
41 Flight over: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 156.
Chapter 6. The Circus
1 Burry Port: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 156–57.
2 “men, women, and children”: NYT, June 19, 1928, pp. 1–2.
3 “The accident of sex”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 201.
4 “Excited?”: Railey, PEB.
5 Never touched controls: NYT, June 19, 1928, p. 1.
6 Day in Southampton: ibid., 1–2.
7 “Amelia Earhart Flies Atlantic”: NYT, June 19, 1928, p. 1.
8 “unquenchable determination”: The Times (London), June 19, 1928.
9 “to render service”: NYT, June 19, 1928, p. 3.
10 “a feat none of her sex”: Daily Express (London), June 19, 1928.
11 “to bring home to everyone”: Daily Telegraph (London), June 19, 1928.
12 “The voyage itself”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 291–92.
13 “the palpitating interest”: Liberté (Paris), June 19, 1928.
14 “from first to last”: Morrissey, interview, April 19, 1983.
15 Welsh marriage proposal: NYT, June 21, 1928, p. 1.
16 Ride through London: ibid.
17 Telegram from Henry Ford: PSC, 1928 Atlantic Flight, Miscellaneous.
18 Lady Mary Heath: AYB 1929, p. 158.
19 Purchase of Avro Avian: NYT, June 27, 1928, p. 14; Richard S. Allen, letter, January 20, 1986.
20 Selfridge and the de Sibours: NYT, June 22, 1928, p. 1.
21 Lady Nancy Astor: NYT Magazine, June 3, 1928, p. 1.
22 “tousled golden curls”: NYT, June 26, 1928, p. 26.
23 “Everyone I have talked to”: NYT, June 28, 1928, p. 16.
24 Sailing for New York: ibid.
25 Foreign vessels: NYT, June 21, 1928, p. 1.
26 Prince of Wales: NYT, June 27, 1928, p. 26.
27 “It’s bad enough in London”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 162–63.
28 Stultz’s death: NYT, July 2, 1929, p. 1.
29 Boarding the Macon: NYT, July 7, 1928, pp. 1–2.
30 Ruth Nichols: Nichols, Wings for Life, 95–96.
31 New York greeting: NYT, July 7, 1928, p. 2.
32 Auction: PSC, 1928 Atlantic Flight, Miscellaneous.
33 Amy’s feelings: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 3.
34 “rigidly erect of carriage”: NYT, June 19, 1928, p. 2.
35 Public affection: Unidentified newspaper clipping, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
36 “She was just the same”: Wiesman, interview.
37 Quitting social work: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 166.
38 “a secret tryst”: Herald and Examiner (Chicago), July 10, 1928, p. 5.
39 “daunted by the sea of faces”: Pittsburgh Press, July 24, 1928, p. 1.
Chapter 7. The Hustler’s Apprentice
1 “It was a beautiful car”: Charles LeBoutillier, interview, May 10, 1986.
2 “For occupation might write skeleton”: PSC, 1928 Atlantic Flight, Preflight Correspondence.
3 Dedication: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 7.
4 The house in Rye: Dolphin, Fifty Years of Rye, 57–60.
5 Dorothy Putnam’s interests: Sally Putnam Chapman, interview, September 21, 1985.
6 “an educated and cultivated person”: NYT, July 18, 1928, p. 3.
7 Paying for Avro Avian: R. S. Allen, letter.
8 Leaving Rye: Letter to Stabler, August 16, 1928.
9 Plans for flying west: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
10 Crackup: NYT, August 31, 1928, p. 1.
11 “All they had to do”: Daily Phoenix (Muskogee, Okla.), September 5, 1928, p. 1.
12 Country club dance: Post Dispatch (St. Louis), September 4, 1928, p. 3.
13 “to some man, too” and “She was really sort of homely”: Daily Phoenix, September 5, 1928, p. 1.
14 Leaving for Glendale: LAT, September 14, 1928, pt. 2, p. 7.
15 National Air Exhibition: ibid., September 15, 1928, p. 1.
16 “a glimpse”: Examiner (San Francisco), September 17, 1928, p. 5.
17 “I didn’t want to bother with her”: Hunter, interview.
18 Silver pilot’s wings: Herald (Boston), November 12, 1928, p. 16.
19 Visit to Utah: Tribune (Salt Lake City), October 4, 1928, p. 1.
20 Complexion: World-Herald (Omaha), October 11, 1928, p. 1.
21 “Why they even cut pieces”: World-Herald, October 12, 1928, p. 6.
22 “scandalizing progress”: Earhart, Twenty Hours, 286–87.
23 Chrysler roadster: NYT, July 11, 1928, p. 9.
24 Flying suit: NYT, July 23, 1928, p. 5.
25 Tobacco endorsement: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
26 “a symbol of new womanhood”: Cosmopolitan, November 1928, p. 21.
27 Ella May Frazer: Ella May Frazer, letter, February 26, 1983.
28 Public appearance: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 77–79.
29 Smiling: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
30 Yale University: NYT, October 21, 1928, sec. 2, p. 1.
31 Detroit Adcraft: Free Press (Detroit), October 27, 1928.
32 “I was considered important enough”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
33 Kill Devil Hill: Evening Star (Washington, D.C.), December 18, 1928, p. 2.
34 Air tour of New York: NYT, December 26, 1928.
Chapter 8. The Vega
1 Visit to Le Roy, N.Y.: Democrat Chronicle (Rochester), January 25, 1929.
2 “a slender figure in grey chiffon”: Jane Dow Bromberg, letter, December 19, 1984.
3 “Not that I am advocating”: Free Press, April 12, 1929.
4 Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs: Letters of March 4 and 7, 1929, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
5 “the Lindbergh line”: NYT, July 2, 1929, p. 2.
6 TAT’s first flight west: NYT, July 8, 1929, p. 1.
7 TAT itinerary: NYT, July 9, 1929, p. 3.
8 “very likeable”: Lindbergh, Hour of Gold, 52.
9 “a matter of a weekend”: LAT, July 9, 1929, sec. 2, p. 1.
10 Free publicity: LAT, July 13, 1929, sec. 2, p. 5.
11 “the mind of a woman”: Sportsman Pilot, August 1929, p. 48.
12 “the sex line washed out”: Free Press, April 12, 1929.
13 Colonial Transport: NYT, February 6, 1929, p. 15.
14 “she took a few flights”: Express (San Antonio), March 10, 1929, p. 22.
15 Aviation Bureau: National Archives, RG 237 805, Washington, D.C.
16 Fourth woman to hold transport license: NYT, March 29, 1929, p. 16.
17 New York to Washington: Washington Post, March 20, 1929, p. 22.
18 Violent thunderstorm: News (Buffalo), March 29, 1929, p. 18.
19 Consolidated Aircraft: ibid., March 27, 1929, p. 18.
20 Flying with Leigh Wade: Maj. Gen. Leigh Wade (ret.), interview, January 14, 1985.
21 Flying with Elinor Smith: Smith, Aviatrix, 93–94.
22 Smith’s opinions of Putnam and the Vega: ibid., 69–74, 93–94.
23 Flying with Ralph DeVore: Plain Dealer (Cleveland), May 14, 1929, p. 1.
24 Muriel’s marriage: Herald (Boston), June 30, 1929, p. 47.
25 Purchasing the Vega: Herbert Bowen, interview, January 14, 1984, sales records, Lockheed Corporation, Burbank, California; R. S. Allen, letter, May 27, 1985; Harvey C. Christen, interview, October 26, 1985.
26 Flying to Chatauqua: Chatauqua Daily, July 22, 1929, p. 1.
27 Flying the Vega for the first time: Ben O. Howard, COHC, vol. 2, pt. 2, p. 66.
28 Broadcast to Byrd: Post Dispatch, August 3, 1929, p. 5.
29 Leaving for Los Angeles, LAT, August 8, 1929, pt. 2, p. 10.
30 Stephens’s crash: Republican (Phoenix), August 12, 1929, p. 4.
31 Trading the Vega: Christen, interview.
Chapter 9. Losing and Leading
1 Protest: NYT, June 12, 1929, p. 28.
2 Signing up for derby: NYT, July 25, 1929, p. 16.
3 Powder Puff Derby: LAT, August 19, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
4 Setting records: LAT, August 15, 1929, pt. 2, p. 2.
5 National network hookup: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
6 Start of the derby: LAT, August 16, 1929, p. 8.
7 Starting lineup: LAT, August 19, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
8 From Calexico to Yuma: NYT, August 20, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
9 Landing at Phoenix: LAT, August 20, 1929, pt. 2, p. 2.
10 “Instead I struck sand”: Arizona Republic, August 20, 1929, p. 1.
11 Crosson, Trout, Rasche, Fahy: LAT, August 20, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
12 Cleaning goggles: LAT, August 21, 1929.
13 Kunz, Haizlip, Keith-Miller: LAT, August 20, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
14 Crosson, Walker, Noyes, Keith-Miller: LAT, August 21, 1929, p. 1.
15 Barnes, Noyes: NYT, August 23, 1929, p. 3.
16 Perry: LAT, August 24, 1929, p. 1.
17 Banquet: ibid.
18 Haizlip: NYT, August 25, 1929, p. 1.
19 Fried chicken: Plain Dealer, August 26, 1929, p. 1.
20 Servicing planes: Woman’s Journal, October 1929, pp. 10–11, 18, 26.
21 Fabric-covered aircraft: Plain Dealer, August 26, 1929, p. 1.
22 Prize money: Plain Dealer, August 27, 1929, p. 1.
23 “There are two Great Lakes airplanes”: Noyes, COHC, vol. 1, pt. 3, p. 13.
24 Turning at markers: NYT, August 28, 1929, p. 1.
25 Competitive spirit: Edna Gardner Whyte, interview, January 24, 1984.
26 Haizlip: Mary Haizlip, interview, January 13, 1984.
27 “she kept her wits about her”: Hawks, Speed, 260–86.
28 Amelia’s hotel suite: Smith, Aviatrix, 141.
29 Women pilots’ organization: Nichols, Wings for Life, 96–97.
30 “She seemed apologetic”: Nancy Hopkins Tier, interview, September 24, 1984.
31 Charter member: Gentry, Hangar Flying.
32 The Ninety-Nines: History of the Ninety-Nines.
33 Haizlip: Haizlip, interview.
34 American Women’s Club: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 6.
35 Neva Paris: NYT, January 10, 1930, p. 1.
36 National Air Races: Ninety-Nines Archives.
37 “the gentler sex”: Pittsburgh Press, June 29, 1930, automotive sec., p. 8.
38 Refuses to compete: NYT, August 6, 1930, p. 14.
39 “in order to reach some agreement”: ibid.
40 Constitutional committee: Newsletter, September 1930, Ninety-Nines Archives.
41 Licensed women pilots: Herald and Examiner, August 24, 1930, p. 5.
Chapter 10. Reaching the Limits
1 Traveling on business: Chronicle and News (Allentown, Pa.), November 5, 1929.
1 Madduxes: John L. Maddux, interview, June 4, 1985.
2 Total time to date: R. S. Allen, letter.
3 Flight records: ibid.
4 Women’s speed record: LAT, November 21, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
5 Breaking women’s speed record: R. S. Allen, letter.
6 Fastest lap: LAT, November 25, 1929, pt. 2, p. 2.
7 “You will please advise”: Letter, March 1, 1930, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
8 Lindbergh’s Sirius: LAT, November 20, 1929, pt. 2, p. 1.
9 Trial flights: R. S. Allen, letter.
10 “an amazing person”: Lindbergh, Hour of Gold, 102.
11 “a fine courage”: Earhart, Fun of It, 174–75.
12 “During our explanation”: ibid.
13 Lindbergh’s jokes: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 183–84.
14 Maddux: Maddux, interview.
15 “when he comes through”: Journal (Albuquerque), January 11, 1930, p. 14.
16 Return to New York: LAT, January 11, 1930, p. 5.
17 “to keep out of Albert’s way”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
18 “I’m long on friends”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 175.
19 “I’m afraid Dad may not enjoy”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
20 Stock market crash: NYT, October 25, 1929, p. 1.
21 Letter to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
22 “A Guernsey cow”: NYT, February, 19, 1930, p. 19.
23 Exhibition: Post Dispatch, February 23, 1930, p. K6.
24 Aboard the Lexington: NYT, April 26, 1930, p. 28.
25 Society of Automotive Engineers: Free Press, April 9, 1930, p. 11.
26 Speaking engagements: Star (Kansas City), May 12, 1930, p. 2; News (Indianapolis), May 14, 1930, p. 10, and May 15, 1930, p. 1; Tribune (Chicago), May 15, 1930, p. 9; Herald and Examiner, May 16, 1930, p. 3.
27 “were astonished”: Elizabeth Townsend Trump, interview, June 16, 1984.
28 Challenge world records: Earhart, “Women’s Status in Aviation,” 9.
29 Rules: Earhart Collection, June 9 and 11, 1930, NASM Library.
30 “Miss Earhart feels quite strongly”: ibid., April 24, 1931.
31 Three records: FAI.
32 TAT merge with Maddux: PEB, September 1, 1930, pp. 1–2.
33 Collins flying with Amelia: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 103–4.
34 “She was an interesting person”: Vidal Collection, Box 19, p. 94.
35 Changing planes: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 17.
36 Air sickness: ibid.
37 “When TAT reached”: Howard, COHC, vol. 2, pt. 2, pp. 64–67.
38 Fuel: Smith, Airways, 216–17.
39 Profit: ibid.
40 “I know one woman”: NYT, September 15, 1930, p. 27.
41 “She keeps her hands still”: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Christian Science Monitor, September 1930.
42 “I do hope Pidge moves”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F.8.
43 Edwin’s death: LAT, September 24, 1930, pt. 2, p. 9.
44 “Runways had not been invented”: Edna Whiting Nisewaner, interview and letter, June 30, 1984.
45 “little things”: World (New York), September 26, 1930, p. 11.
46 “That gal must be something”: Howard, COHC, vol. 2, pt. 2, pp. 64–67.
47 Speaking engagement: World, September 26, 1930, p. 11.
48 Staying with the Whitings: Nisewaner, interview and letter.
49 “I have just returned from Dad”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
50 “to initiate and create”: PSC, Scrapbook #10: World, September 13, 1930.
51 Commemorative column: NYT, August 9, 1930, p. 6.
Chapter 11. A Marriage of Convenience
1 First denial: LAT, December 21, 1929.
2 Subsequent denials: NYT, February 8, 1931, p. 1.
3 “Everyone thinks G. P. and I”: Stabler, interview.
4 “I am still unsold”: Moolman et al., Women Aloft, 64.
5 Byrd: World, May 4, 1930, p. 4.
6 Luncheon: NYT, July 8, 1930, p. 2.
7 “Dick didn’t see it”: Putnam, Wide Margins, 221.
8 Flew to Washington: World, November 10, 1930, p. 1.
9 Associated Press: NYT, November 10, 1930, p. 7.
10 Marriage rumors: World, November 10, 1930, p. 1.
11 Meeting with Allen and Lyman: Carl B. Allen, unpublished manuscript, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
12 Celebrities: Putnam, Wide Margins, 224.
13 “keeping an eye on him”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 45.
14 “deluged Amelia”: Putnam, Wide Margins, 224.
15 “He could be arrogant”: Margaret Haviland Lewis, interview, October 24, 1985.
16 “was subject to seizures of idleness”: Putnam, Wide Margins, 282.
17 “twelve years her senior”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 176.
18 “I shan’t be home”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
19 New speed record: NYT, February 5, 1931.
20 Wedding ceremony: NYT, February 8, 1931, p. 1.
21 Changing her name: Jeff Mill, “Residents Recall Earhart Wedding,” The News (Groton, Conn.), November 12, 1976, p. 1.
22 Letter to G. P.: Memorabilia booklet, 1976, Dawson Historical Center, Harrison, New York.
23 Amelia Earhart Putnam: NYT, March 7, 1931, p. 6.
24 “break the news gently”: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 176.
25 “I know how easy it is”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 8.
26 Relationship with Amy and Muriel: ibid., F. 9 and 32.
27 “for the air races”: Morrissey, “Reminiscences,” COHC, p. 18.
28 “She looked like a bag of bones”: David Binney Putnam, interview, November 11, 1985.
29 Interfere with career: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 80.
30 “I am much happier”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
31 Seats sold out: World, November 27, 1930, p. 12.
32 Vice-president: Vidal Collection, Box 22, November 28, 1930.
33 Empire State Building: PSC, Scrapbook #4: unidentified clipping, March 16, 1931.
34 Parachutes: NYT, April 14, 1931, p. 28.
35 Franklin automobile: Wall Street Journal, May 5, 1931.
36 NAA officer: NYT, April 26, 1931.
37 Transport licenses: Adams, “Woman Makes Good Her Claim,” 6.
38 Endurance-refueling record: NYT, January 10, 1931, p. 1.
39 “If I had a promoter”: Trout, interview.
40 Laura Ingalls: AYB 1931, p. 459.
41 Elinor Smith: NYT, January 28, 1931, p. 1.
42 New altitude and speed records: AYB 1932, p. 485.
43 Solo transatlantic flights: NYT, May 7, 1931, p. 16.
44 Price and description of autogiro: NYT, September 1, 1929, sec. 10, p. 11.
45 “I began to feel exactly”: Earhart, Fun of It, 132–33.
46 Corporate buyers: Smith, Legacy of Wings, 182.
47 Sealed barograph: NYT, April 9, 1931, p. 1.
48 Altitude record: Univ. of South Carolina.
49 Engine: R. S. Allen, letter.
50 Transcontinental flight: Smith, Legacy of Wings, 182–83.
51 “knees a bit wobbly”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
52 Radio coverage: Univ. of South Carolina.
53 “a sandy-haired goddess”: Post (Denver), June 3, 1931, p. 1.
54 “One of the happiest moments”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 98.
55 Oakland: Chronicle (San Francisco), June 7, 1931, p. 1.
56 John Miller: Smith, Legacy of Wings, 183.
57 Accident: Times (Oklahoma City), June 13, 1931, p. 1.
58 “I think ten hours”: Blanche Noyes, COHC, vol. 1, pt. 3, p. 17.
59 “You might be interested”: Letter from Eric N. Harris, April 22, 1983, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
60 “I came down”: News (Enid, Okla.), June 16, 1931.
61 Reprimand: NYT, June 20, 1931, p. 3.
62 Amelia’s response: NYWT, June 26, 1931.
63 Crowds: Earhart, “A Friendly Flight,” 7.
64 “Here I am”: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 209.
65 Jim Weissenberger: Blade (Toledo), September 22, 1985.
66 “If any death warrants”: Sunday Signal-Times, August 23, 1931, p. 1.
67 G. P. in hospital: NYT, September 13, 1931, p. 16.
68 “G. P. fell over a wire”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
69 Third tour of South: PSC, Scrapbook #3: News Observer (Raleigh), November 5, 1931, p. 1; News (Charlotte), November 10, 1931, p. 1 and November 11, 1931, p. 1; Herald (Augusta), November 20, 1931; Chronicle (Augusta), November 23, 1931; Telegraph (Macon), November 23, 1931; Inquirer-Sun (Columbus), November 26, 1931;Constitution (Atlanta), November 26, 1931.
70 King Prajadhipok: NYT, July 24, 1931.
71 Penalty: NYHT, July 25, 1931.
72 “Tell Mr. Putnam”: Society of Woman Geographers, Archives, Washington, D.C.
73 Family matters: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
74 “Probably as the result”: Cochran Papers, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 8, History (1).
75 “She agreed”: Sir Harry Brittain, COHC, vol. 6, pt. 1, pp. 26–27.
Chapter 12. Victory and Vindication
1 “Would you mind”: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 99.
2 Competent: C. B. Allen, unpublished manuscript, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
3 Concentration: Earhart, “Flying the Atlantic,” 17.
4 Balchen: Balchen, Come North with Me, 196.
5 Exhaust stacks: R. S. Allen, letter.
6 Fuel supply: Earhart, Fun of It, 211.
7 “We couldn’t land”: Pat H. V. Reilly, letter, October 22, 1984, New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame.
8 “blind flying”: Earhart, Fun of It, 211–12.
9 Lucy Challis: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 99–100.
10 Annual meeting: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 11, Official Correspondence, 1932 (1).
11 Weather: NYT, June 28, 1931, sec. 9, p. 8.
12 Louis Reichers: NYT, May 14, 1932, p. 1; May 16, 1932, p. 3.
13 Barography: William F. Enyart, letter, May 16, 1932, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
14 Every day: Globe, July 21, 1963.
15 Amelia slept: PSC, Scrapbook #7: Times-Herald (Dallas), May 29, 1932.
16 “so I don’t bother”: Nichols, Wings for Life, 209.
17 Dirigible: NYT, June 8, 1932.
18 Packing: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 105.
19 Departure, PSC, Scrapbook #7: Dallas Times-Herald, May 29, 1932.
20 “Mrs. Putnam has”: NYT, May 20, 1932, p. 1.
21 Working on plane: ibid.
22 “She arrives at the field”: Balchen, Come North with Me, 196–97.
23 “I am confident”: NYHT, May 20, 1932.
24 “She looks at me”: Balchen, Come North with Me, 196–97.
25 “I’ve spent my life”: NYWT, May 21, 1932.
26 Cracked manifold: Earhart, Fun of It, 214–18.
27 Stomach contractions: Nichols, COHC, p. 21.
28 Eating: Earhart, Fun of It, 214–18.
29 “Paris was out of the question”: NYT, May 22, 1932, p. 1.
30 “frightened all the cows”: Earhart, Fun of It, 217–18.
31 Dan McCallion: PSC: Daily Record (Glasgow), May 23, 1932; Edwin C. Hill, broadcast, February 24, 1933.
32 Mobbed by crowds: NYT, May 22, 1932, p. 1.
33 Lindbergh kidnapping: NYT, May 13, 1932, p. 1.
34 Diary: Lindbergh, Hour of Gold, 257.
35 “Congratulations”: PSC, 1932 Atlantic Flight, Postflight Correspondence.
36 Lady Mary Bailey and Peggy Salaman: NYT, May 22, 1932, p. 1.
37 Exclusive story: PSC, 1932 Atlantic Flight, Postflight Correspondence.
38 “the capacity of women”: NYT, May 22, 1932, p. 1.
39 WCTU: PSC, 1932 Atlantic Flight, Postflight Correspondence.
40 “modesty and good sense”: London Sunday Express, May 22, 1932, p. 1.
41 Reckless disregard: Chronicle (San Francisco), May 23, 1932.
42 “a magnificent display”: NYWT, May 25, 1932.
43 Vain and foolish: The Aeroplane, May 25, 1932, p. 922.
44 Illness: NYT, May 30, 1932, p. 13.
45 Transatlantic flight: NYT, May 24, 1932, p. 13.
46 Edward VIII: NYT, May 25, 1932, p. 21.
47 Midnight supper: New York Daily News, June 1, 1932.
48 Dancing with the prince: Evening Star, June 20, 1932, p. 1.
49 Gordon Selfridge: NYT, May 29, 1932, p. 3.
50 “Whenever something is done”: The Aeroplane, June 8, 1932, p. 1053.
51 G. B. Shaw: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
52 “I thought I just couldn’t”: ibid.
53 Flight authorization: National Archives, RG 237 835, Amelia Earhart Flights.
54 The de Sibours: NYHT, May 10, 1930, p. 8.
55 “she should have come”: Univ. of South Carolina.
56 Hotel Lotti: Excelsior (Paris), June 4, 1932, p. 1; Paris Herald Tribune, June 4, 1932, p. 1; NYT, June 4, 1932, p. 3.
57 “so I telephoned”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 96.
58 “Probably never again”: PSC, Scrapbook #7: Dallas Times Herald, May 29, 1932.
Chapter 13. The Last of Lady Lindy
1 “I flew the Atlantic”: Earhart, “Flying the Atlantic,” 15–17, 72.
2 New York reception: Gentry, Hangar Flying, 156.
3 Tickertape parade and planes: NYT, June 21, 1932, p. 1.
4 “a happy faculty”: NYWT, June 21, 1932, p. 3.
5 Honors: NYT, June 21, 1932, p. 1.
6 President Hoover and Senator Bingham: PSC, Scrapbook #7: Washington Herald, June 22, 1932.
7 “never have I seen such a greeting”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 96.
8 White House dinner: PSC, Scrapbook #7: Evening Star, September 21, 1937.
9 Frail and tired: PSC, Scrapbook #7: Washington Daily News, June 22, 1932.
10 National Geographic Society: NYT, June 22, 1932, p. 3.
11 New York affairs: Gentry, Hangar Flying, 156.
12 “charmed everybody”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 44.
13 Chicago: NYT, June 24, 1932, p. 14.
14 Rye and Harrison: Rye Chronicle, July 2, 1932, p. 1.
15 Boston: NYT, June 30, 1932, p. 2.
16 Pictures: NYT, June 26, 1932, rotogravure section.
17 Zonta club: The Zontian, September 1932.
18 Aeronautical Society: PSC, Scrapbook #6: unidentified clipping.
19 John Montijo: Jim Montijo, interview, October 19, 1985.
20 Pancho Barnes: Greenwood and Greenwood, Stunt Flying in the Movies, 70–71.
21 “there were very few women”: IAT, November 17, 1985, pt. 4, pp. 15–19.
22 Transcontinental speed record: LAT, August 26, 1932, p. 1; AYB 1933, p. 382.
23 “displaying heroic courage”: PSC, 1932 Atlantic Flight, Postflight Correspondence.
24 “women can do most things”: Earhart, “Flying the Atlantic,” 17.
25 Track fan: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
26 Celebrities: PSC, Scrapbook #6: unidentified clipping.
27 Pickfair: David Putnam, interview, November 11, 1985.
28 “in a week or so”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
29 Distance record: AYB 1933, p. 383.
30 “Don’t come near me”: LAT, August 26, 1932, p. 1.
31 Long-distance flights: C. L. Zakhartchenko, interview, February 10, 1985.
32 Flying a routine affair: New York American, August 26, 1932, p. 1.
33 “Splendid flight”: PSC, 1932 Miscellaneous Correspondence.
34 “If I had had the weather”: LAT, August 26, 1932, p. 1.
35 Jimmy Haizlip: AYB 1933, p. 383.
36 “in any legitimate way”: PSC, Scrapbook #7: unidentified clipping, June 22, 1932.
37 Stationery: National Archives, RG 59. 124.023/33, Box 740.
38 Essex Terraplane: Detroit Times, July 20, 1932, p. 1.
39 Ninety-Nines: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 11, Official Correspondence, 1932 (1).
40 Nancy Hopkins Tier: Tier, interview.
41 Ninety-Nines magazine: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines series, Box 12, Clare Studer (3).
42 Helen Weber: Mrs. Robert C. Canavello, Correspondence, January 20, 1985.
43 Portland and Poughkeepsie: PSC, Scrapbook #9: unidentified Poughkeepsie newspaper clipping, November 20, 1932.
44 Lectures during fall: PSC, Scrapbook #9: Mining Journal (Marquette), October 24, 1932; Sentinel (Milwaukee), October 20, 1932; Times (Erie), November 30, 1932; Sun-Telegram (Williamsburg), December 3, 1932; Detroit News, December 3, 1932; Tribune (Johnstown), December 5, 1932; Union (Springfield, Mass.), November 30, 1932; Detroit Women’s City Club Bulletin; Chatauqua Weekly, December 15, 1932, p. 2; unidentified and undated newspaper clipping.
45 Paul Mantz: David Putnam, interview, November 11, 1985.
46 Invitations to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 9.
47 “This is her stunt”: NYWT, May 21, 1932, p. 3.
48 “Tell them about your lunch”: NYHT, June 21, 1932, p. 2.
49 “It was much harder”: NYT, June 21, 1932, p. 1.
50 Chances of crossing Atlantic: Redbook, September 1932, pp. 22–23, 97.
51 Putnam: Stabler, interview.
52 “Putnam would never speak”: Bradford Washburn, interview, October 5, 1984.
53 Wheelbarrow ride: Canavello, correspondence.
54 Entertaining: Globe, July 21, 1963.
55 Party, December 30, 1932: PSC, Scrapbook #9: Walter Trumbull, “New York Lights” column, unidentified newspaper, December 31, 1932.
56 “Amelia Earhart Putnam”: U.S. Air Services, June 1932, p. 13.
Chapter 14. Queen of the Air
1 “It’s a routine now, Bert”: Winfield Kinner, Jr., interview, October 27, 1985.
2 Franklin Institute: PEB, June 11, 1930, p. 2.
3 “After some bickering”: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 2, Official Correspondence, 1933 (4).
4 Dorothy Leh: ibid.
5 “The First Lady of the Sky”: Vogue, January 15, 1933, pp. 30–31.
6 Anne Lindbergh: Lindbergh, Locked Rooms and Open Doors, 5.
7 Dinner party: NYT, January 24, 1933, p. 21; Putnam, Soaring Wings, 180–83.
8 Flight over Manhattan: NYT, January 24, 1932, p. 21.
9 Flight to West Coast: Pioneer Press (St. Paul), January 29, 1933, sec. 1, p. 1.
10 Northwest Airways tour: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Tribune (Bismarck), January 30, 1933; Independent (Helena), January 29, 1933; Spokesman Review (Spokane), January 31, 1933; News Telegram (Portland), February 1, 1933.
11 Training program for women: Samuelson, “Equality in the Cockpit.”
12 “If women were drafted”: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Post Intelligencer (Seattle), February 4, 1933.
13 “So far as sex is concerned”: PSC, Scrapbook #9: Daily Province (Vancouver), February 4, 1933.
14 Lecture fee: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Register (Des Moines), October 19, 1933.
15 Paramount films: PSC, Scrapbook #10: LAT, February 8, 1933.
16 “the world’s only regular airplane commuters”: PSC, Miscellaneous: Mortimer Franklin, “Amelia Earhart Looks at Films,” Screenland (June 1933): 28.
17 Helen Weber: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 3, Official Correspondence 1933 (4).
18 “much more intense”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, February 14, 1933.
19 “I join with the National Women’s Party”: Evening Star, September 22, 1932, p. 1.
20 Separate political party: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 137–38.
21 Minimum wage for women: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Sun (New York), March 7, 1933.
22 “I loathe the formal kind”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10.
23 Vacation: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Daily News (Sandhill, N.C.), February 21, 1933.
24 “women like to do such things”: Transcript of CBS radio script, Canavello, correspondence, January 22, 1985.
25 Three important women: PSC, Scrapbook #9: unidentified Poughkeepsie newspaper, November 20, 1932.
26 Committee for the Recognition of Soviet Russia: Swarthmore College Peace Collection, National Council for Prevention of War, DG23, Series4, Box 32; NYT, March 25, 1933, p. 12.
27 Eleanor Roosevelt flying: Lash, Eleanor and Franklin, 368.
28 D.A.R.: PSC, Scrapbook #10: NYWT, April 21, 1933.
29 “be made to do the dirty work”: Yale Daily News article, November 10, 1933, from Whitelaw Reid, interview, October 10, 1984.
30 “A woman with Miss Earhart’s fine courage”: NYT, November 14, 1933, op-ed page.
31 Resigning: Letter from Earhart to Bingham, May 6, 1933, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
32 “a promoter”: PSC, Scrapbook #10: New York Sun, May 8, 1933.
33 Disagreement over NAA magazine: PSC, Scrapbook #10: NYWT, May 4, 1933.
34 “too dissimilar”: Letter from Earhart to Bingham, May 6, 1933, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
35 Honorary membership: Letter from Bingham to Earhart, May 17, 1933, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
36 Air meets: PSC, Scrapbook #10: NYWT, May 4, 1933; New York American, May 7, 1933.
37 Amy and Muriel: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, February 14, March 6, April 20, June 8, August 4, and September 17, 1933.
38 Ninety-Nines: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 2, Official Correspondence (6).
39 Vogue: ibid., (6)(1).
40 All-woman air race: Sportsman Pilot, July 1933, p. 47.
41 Letter to Cooper: Letter, June 24, 1933, Earhart Collection, NASM Library. World’s Fair: PSC, Scrapbook #10: News (Chicago), June 10, 1933.
42 Takeoff: NYT, July 2, 1933, p. 1.
43 End of race: NYT, July 3, 1933, p. 5; The Ninety-Niner, July 15, 1933, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
44 Boardman and Thaw: NYT, July 4, 1933, p. 1.
45 Nichols: Nichols, Wings for Life, 226–30.
46 Pickford and Arnold: NYT, July 5, 1933, p. 10.
47 Pickford’s divorce: NYT, July 3, 1933, p. 1.
48 Amelia with Pickford: Ninety-Nines Archives: Herald and Examiner, July 7, 1933.
49 Broken hatch: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Newark Sunday Call, July 9, 1933, p. 1; NYT, July 8, 1933, p. 8.
50 New record: ibid.
Chapter 15. The Queen and the Minister of Finance
1 “She loved flying”: Harry A. Bruno, COHC, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 16.
2 Mollisons’ flights: McDonough, Atlantic Wings.
3 Mollisons’ crash: Hartford Courant, July 25, 1933, pp. 1–3.
4 Mollisons in Rye: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 233–34.
5 Lunch with the Roosevelts: NYT, July 30, 1933, pp. 1, 3–4.
6 Publicity with Mollisons: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Midweek Pictorial, August 12, 1933, p. 5; Atlantic City Evening Union, p. 1; unidentified clipping.
7 “49-5 Club”: International Herald Tribune, August 2, 1983, edit. page.
8 G. P. and Douglas Fairbanks: Pictorial Review, December 1932, pp. 12–13.
9 Northwest Airlines: PSC, Scrapbook #10: Tribune (Bismarck), January 30, 1933; Scrapbook #16: Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen, “Merry-Go-Round,” unidentified newspaper, July 1, 1936.
10 Vidal’s appointment: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 15–20.
11 “To Eugene Vidal”: Vidal Collection, Box 4.
12 Amelia in love: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 15–20.
13 Investment: Haggerty, Aviation’s Mr. Sam, 22–28.
14 Air service operation: ibid.
15 National Airways: Mudge, Adventures of a Yellowbird, 38–40.
16 Checking each stop: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 134.
17 Contract: ibid., 135.
18 Stockholders: NYT, August 6, 1933.
19 “You will see me often”: Mudge, Adventures of a Yellowbird, 50.
20 Marcia-Marie Weber: Canavello, correspondence.
21 Press coverage: NYT, August 21, 1933, p. 19.
22 Winter operations: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 135.
23 Completing flights: Mudge, Adventures of a Yellowbird, 54.
24 Amelia on airline: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 135.
25 “members of the code agree”: Ninety-Nines newsletter, September 15, 1933, Ninety-Nines Archives.
26 Kodak: House and Garden (April 1933): 62–63.
27 “Everyone is very cordial”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, October 15, 1933.
28 Theo Otis: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
29 “I tried to forget”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 36.
30 “If you can stand it”: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Evening Telegraph (Alton, Ill.), October 22, 1933.
31 Toledo to Lansing: News Bee (Toledo), October 20, 1933.
32 Mary Yvonne Scales: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Banner (Logan, W.V.), November 7, 1933.
33 “a fellow who will get an idea”: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Lucinda Reed, “Mrs. and ‘Mr.’ Earhart,” Family Circle (December 8, 1933).
34 Functional clothing: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 205.
35 New York firms: PSC, Scrapbook #11: Women’s Wear Daily, December 11, 1933.
36 AP interview: Arne, “She Breaks Precedents,” 7.
37 Separates: New York American, April 6, 1936, p. 12.
38 Franklin Institute aviation hall: NYT, December 18, 1933.
39 Smithsonian Institution: PEB, October 31, 1979.
40 Rotary Club luncheon: PSC, Scrapbook #11: unidentified clipping, January 22, 1934.
41 Cheap hat: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
42 “one of the hardest strains” SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 3.
43 One-week tour: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Constitution (Atlanta), February 3, 1934; New York American, February 4, 1934.
44 Watch: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 112–13.
45 Secretary of transportation: PSC, Scrapbook #12: Christian Science Monitor, March 6, 1934.
46 Airmail contract: Smith, Airways.
47 “As a result”: PSC, Scrapbook #13: Daily Record (Boston), March 17, 1934.
48 “Airlines should stand”: NYT, March 21, 1934, p. 1.
49 “She was just one of the gang”: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Wyoming State Tribune, n.d.
50 “I held out”: Earhart, “Flying and Fly-Fishing,” 16–17, 62.
51 “We’ll have to pack in”: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Wyoming State Tribune, n.d.
52 “Woman’s Day”: Airwoman 1, no. 11 (September-October 1934), in Ninety-Nines Archives.
53 “Amelia Earhart Night”: News (Bangor), August 13, 1934, p. 1.
54 Ralph Mills: Mills, “Dad’s Flight with Amelia Earhart,” 72.
55 Groucho Marx: News (Bangor), August 14, 1934, p. 1.
56 “a gracious hostess”: Daily Kennebec Journal, August 15, 1934, p. 1.
57 Boycott: Airwoman 1, no. 11 (September-October 1934), in Ninety-Nines Archives.
58 Marsalis: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nines Series, Box 2, Official Correspondence 1933 (1).
59 Women in air meet: Allen papers, A&M 2252, Box 8: NYHT, February 4, 1933.
60 Elimination of women from meets: Letter from Amelia to Helen Rogers Reid, August 14, 1933, Reid Family Papers.
61 Flying Mary Pickford: ibid., August 31, 1934.
62 Allen’s move to Herald Tribune: C. B. Allen, unpublished manuscript, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
63 School of Aeronautics: Reid Family Papers, September 27, 1934.
64 Purdue University: PSC, Scrapbook #12: Notes by Edwin C. Elliott.
65 Burbank: LAT, November 7, 1934, pt. 2, p. 1.
66 Fire at house in Rye: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 88–89; Putnam, Soaring Wings, 94–95; Rye Chronicle, November 30, 1934.
67 Restoration: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Minneapolis Star, November 30, 1934.
Chapter 16. Across the Pacific
1 Relationship between Amelia and G. P.: Edna Gardner Whyte, interview, January 24, 1984.
2 Natal to Africa: PSC, Scrapbook #12: Washington Post, October 4, 1934.
3 San Francisco to Honolulu: PSC, Scrapbook #12: Chicago Tribune, October 4, 1934.
4 “on vacation”: LAT, November 7, 1934, pt. 2, p. 1.
5 Honolulu to San Francisco: Putnam, Soaring Wings.
6 Kingsford-Smith: LAT, November 7, 1934, pt. 2, p. 1.
7 Mantz: Col. Vincent Ford (USAF, ret.), interview, February 26, 1983; Don Dwiggins, interview, October 25, 1985.
8 Mantz’s planes: The Ninety-Niner, March 2, 1934, Ninety-Nines Archives.
9 Mounted camera on plane: Ford, interview.
10 “I am not a stunt pilot”: Frank Pine, interview, January 11, 1984.
11 Army Air Service: Greenwood and Greenwood, Stunt Flying in the Movies, 91–92.
12 Citation: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 79.
13 William S. Hart’s ranch: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 234–35.
14 “He wanted someone to back him up”: Pine, interview.
15 Work on Vega for flight: Airwoman, July 12, 1935, Ninety-Nines Archives.
16 Charting course: Rowena Willis, interview, October 23, 1985.
17 Experimental radio work: NYT, November 22, 1934, p. 9.
18 Third-class operator: PSC, documents. License dated December 22, 1934.
19 Amy moves in: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
20 Bobbi Trout: Trout, interview.
21 T. P. Ulm: AYB 1935, p. 329; 1929, p. 158.
22 Best-dressed: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Post (New York), December 20, 1934.
23 Lurline: PSC, Scrapbook #12: SB, December 24, 1945.
24 Apology and instructions to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, December 26, 1934.
25 Chris Holmes: SB, December 27, 1934, p. 1.
26 Confidential memo: SB, December 28, 1934, p. 1.
27 Denial of plans: ibid.
28 Hawaiian sugar interests: News (San Francisco), January 4, 1935, p. 1.
29 “an opportunity to emphasize”: Pan Pacific Press Bureau, undated release, Ninety-Nines Archives.
30 “Anything I can do”: PSC, Scrapbook #12: NYT, January 13, 1935.
31 “I suppose … tomorrow”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, December 26, 1934.
32 John Williams: SB, December 29, 1934, p. 1.
33 Lt. Leroy Hudson: National Archives, RG 237 835, Commerce.
34 Editorial: SB, January 2, 1935, p. 6.
35 “Army experts”: SB, December 29, 1934, p. 1; December 31, 1934, p. 1.
36 Dole race of 1927: NYT, January 7, 1935, p. 7.
37 Businessmen reconsidering: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
38 University of Hawaii: SB, January 3, 1935, p. 1.
39 Standard Oil: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, January 24, 1934, Don Dwiggins, personal files.
40 “Put it away”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, December 26, 1934.
41 Letters: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 260–62.
42 Stephens’s forecast: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 92.
43 Gas tanks: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, January 24, 1934, Dwiggins files.
44 Before takeoff: SB, January 12, 1935, p. 1.
45 Fire engines: Earhart, Last Flight, 21
46 Takeoff: ibid., 50.
47 Seven hours out: NYT, January 12, 1935, p. 1.
48 Tired of the fog: Earhart, Last Flight, 27.
49 Swollen eye: NYT, January 13, 1935, p. 1.
50 Pierce: Examiner (San Francisco), January 13, 1935, p. 1.
51 “I know she felt it unbelievable”: Vidal Collection, Box 19, p. 95.
52 Fatigue: NYT, January 13, 1935, p. 1.
53 “I want to sleep”: SB, January 12, 1935, p. 1.
54 Dinner and article: PSC, Scrapbook #12: unidentified clipping, January 13, 1935.
55 House on Valley Spring Road: NYT, January 14, 1945, p. 17.
56 “how easy and little fatiguing”: NYT, January 15, 1935.
57 Cables from the Roosevelts: PSC, 1935 Postflight Correspondence.
58 Mines Field: National Archives: RG 237 835, Commerce.
59 Dinner in Oakland: PSC, Scrapbook #13: unidentified clipping.
60 Letter from Roosevelt: PSC, 1935 Postflight Correspondence.
61 Selling Lady Southern Cross: SB, January 14, 1935, p. 1.
62 Kingsford-Smith lost: Lockheed Publications Office, 07-60, 9, A-1 ×7-6490, press release dated June 2, 1976.
63 Newsweek: PSC, Scrapbook #12: Newsweek, January 19, 1935.
64 “Flier in Sugar”: The Nation 140, no. 3630 (January 31, 1935): 21.
65 “A Useless Adventure”: The Aeroplane, January 16, 1935.
Chapter 17. The Flying Preacher
1 Telegram to G. P.: Telegram from Dr. Petra Dahl, February 15, 1935. PSC, Hawaiian Flight, Postflight Correspondence.
2 Letter to Mantz: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, January 24, 1934, Dwiggins files.
3 Instructions to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 13, February 11, 1935; SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, February 11, 1935.
4 Midwestern tour: NYT, March 2, 1935, p. 12.
5 Woman’s National Press Club: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Washington Post, March 6, 1935; unidentified clipping, March 4, 1935.
6 Buckminster Fuller: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYT, March 8, 1935.
7 Radio broadcast: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, March 15, 1935.
8 Towns on tour: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified newspaper, Battle Creek, Mich., February 13, 1935; Tribune (Chicago), February 16, 1935; World-Herald, February 19, 1935; News (Indianapolis), February 21, 1935; Free Press, February 24, 1935.
9 Amelia driving Dymaxion: Reid, interview.
10 Lunch with Sam Solomon: Haggerty, Aviation’s Mr. Sam, 48–49.
11 Hungry all the time: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Boston Transcript, March 11, 1935.
12 “fed everyone for a time”: NYT, March 13, 1935, p. 23; NYT, March 15, 1935, p. 16.
13 “We all thought Lindbergh”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 100, March 8, 1935.
14 Mexico City to Newark: NYT, March 17, 1935, p. 24.
15 Radio homing compass: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, March 31, 1935.
16 “dollar-a-year” expert: Air Commerce Bulletin 6 (April 15, 1935): 224.
17 Autographed covers: Curley, “Amelia Earhart,” 16.
18 Charted course: Earhart, “My Flight from Hawaii,” 596.
19 Trailing antenna: Williams, “Charting A. E.’s Course to Mexico.”
20 Takeoff: NYT, April 20, 1935, p. 3.
21 Flight to Mexico City: NYT, April 21, 1935, p. 1.
22 Preparing for flight to Newark: Earhart, Last Flight, 33–34.
23 Putnam’s arrangements: Earhart, Last Flight, 35.
24 New York City to Mexico City: AYB 1936, p. 457.
25 Takeoff: Earhart, Last Flight, 35–37; NYT, May 9, 1935, p. 1; Newsweek, May 18, 1935, pp. 34–35.
26 Across the Gulf: Earhart, Last Flight, 30.
27 Vidal at Hoover Airport: NYT, May 9, 1935, p. 1.
28 Newark: ibid.
29 “the arm holder started”: Earhart, Last Flight, 38.
30 “the lowliest peons in Mexico”: NYHT, May 10, 1935, p. 8.
31 Vega: NYT, May 10, 1935, p. 23.
32 Message from Vidal: Telegram from Eugene Vidal, Director of Air Commerce, to A. E., May 9, 1935, National Archives, RG 237 805.0.
33 Editorial: NYHT, May 10, 1935, p. 8.
34 Douglas Dolphin: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified clipping, May 15, 1935.
35 Conference in Chicago: NYT, May 24, 1935, p. 5.
36 “Skies fine between Atlanta and New York”: Reid, interview.
37 Stamp deal: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 106.
38 Newsweek: Newsweek, Mav 11, 1935, pp. 15–16.
39 Walter Curley: Curley, “Amelia Earhart,” 16.
40 “There isn’t that much money”: Newsweek, May 11, 1935, pp. 15–16.
41 Indy 500: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, June 3, 1935.
42 Lectures in Indiana: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, May 22, 1935.
43 Appointment at Purdue: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, June 1, 1935.
44 “A Flyer’s Husband”: Forum and Century 93 (June 1935): 330–31.
45 Parachute jump: NYHT, June 3, 1935, p. 1.
46 Note to Vidal: Letter from G. P. to Vidal, June 3, 1935, Vidal Collection, Box 19A, p. 95.
47 Alf Landon: Globe, July 21, 1963, memorial sec., p. 1.
48 Uncle Theo: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 100, June 17, 1935.
49 Louise Bode and Luanna Hartsock: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 36, September 1937.
50 “the kids found her there”: Globe, July 21, 1963, p. 1.
51 New Jersey school: Stabler, interview.
52 G. P.’s grandchildren: Sally Putnam Chapman, interview, September 21, 1985; David Putnam, interview.
53 “We are still hoping”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, May 22, 1935.
54 Surgery: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, June 25, 1935.
55 Pleurisy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, July 5, 1935.
56 Amy’s vacation: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, July 5 and 28, 1935.
57 Oceanside article: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Oceanside Blade-Tribune, July 12, 1935, p. 1.
58 Birth announcement: PSC, Scrapbook #14: LAT, July 7, 1935.
59 Photograph session: National Aeronautics, July 1937, p. 18.
60 Ingalls: AYB 1936, p. 440.
61 Turner and Gilmore: Harvey Christen, interview, October 26, 1985.
62 Post: National Aeronautics, July 1937, p. 18.
63 Plans with Mantz: Memorandum of agreement, September 1935, Dwiggins files; SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, July 28, 1935.
64 Luggage: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Star Ledger (Newark), August 31, 1935.
65 United Air Services agreement: Memorandum of agreement, September 1935, Dwiggins files.
66 Updating will: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
67 Premonition: Haggerty, Aviation’s Mr. Sam, 49.
68 “This Amelia”: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified clipping, August 4, 1935.
69 Post broke: Bruno, COHC, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 16.
70 Crash: Johnson, More Than My Share of It All, 42.
71 Roger’s airsickness: Vidal Collection, Box 11, Speeches #1.
72 Post’s obituary: Earhart, “Wiley Post,” 196.
73 Cable to G. P.: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Telegram from A. E. to G. P., August 29, 1935.
74 Menasco and Mantz: Don Dwiggins, interview with Mantz, May 13, 1964.
75 Came in fifth: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified clipping, September 3, 1935.
76 “It is my ship”: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 172.
77 Fall lecture tour: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 95.
78 Future of aviation and Russia: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Akron Beacon, February 14, 1935.
79 ICC: NYT, August 7, 1935, p. 17.
80 Pacificism: Home Magazine, August 1935, pp. 22–23, 59–60.
81 Chatauqua: Courier Express (Buffalo), August 10, 1935, p. 1.
82 Helen Richey: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYT, November 7, 1935.
83 Never taking a man along: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified Ft. Wayne newspaper, March 21, 1935.
84 Defending Richey: PSC, General Correspondence File, Telegrams, November 9, 1935.
85 “terribly feministic”: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Ninety-Nine Series, Box 4, President’s Correspondence, January 6, 1936.
86 Problems of career women: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Sun-Tribune (Chicago), October 13, 1935.
87 “there was never enough time”: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
88 Facing discrimination: PSC, Helen Schleman, “Dedication of a Portrait,” April 13, 1975.
89 “Surely we must have something”: Goerner, Search for Amelia Earhart.
90 “wages should be based”: PSC, Scrapbook #16: Post Dispatch, April 3, 1936.
91 Equal rights amendment: Equal Rights 22 (November 15, 1935): 1.
92 Purdue: PSC, Schleman, “Dedication of a Portrait.”
93 Frances Merrit: PSC, Scrapbook #12: News (Indianapolis), November 27, 1935.
94 Marian Frazier: Star (Indianapolis), November 24, 1935, sec. C, p. 1.
95 “She came home dead tired”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 4.
96 Dinner with the family: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 10, November 23, 1935; ibid., F. 13, November 26, 1935.
97 Zanesville interview: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYWT, December 2, 1935.
98 Dorothy Fleet: Fleet, Our Flight to Destiny, 116.
99 Dinner party at Lotus Club: NYT, December 23, 1935, p. 13.
100 “with nearly everything else”: PSC, Scrapbook #14: Herald (Miami), December 24, 1935.
101 Children’s book: Betty Huyler Gillies, interview, January 10, 1984.
102 Blanche Noyes: Noyes, COHC, vol. 1, pt. 3, p. 13.
103 Vidal giving Noyes a job: Letter from A. E. to Vidal, May 8, 1936, Vidal Collection, Box 19.
104 Mantzes’ divorce: LAT, March 3, 1936, “City News,” p. 1.
105 “I ran outside”: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 77–78.
106 Letters to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11, March 18 and 23, 1936.
107 Car accident: PSC, Scrapbook #14: unidentified clipping ca. February 16, 1936.
108 “leaving my ship”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11, February 26, 1936.
109 “it would take months”: ibid., April 1, 1936.
Chapter 18. A Threatened Partnership
1 “a reasonable partnership”: Putnam, Wide Margins, 283–84.
2 “I’d like to find a tree”: Pioneer Press, October 6, 1935, sec. 3, p. 5.
3 Communications between G. P. and Mantz: Letters from Putnam to Mantz, January 4 and 7, 1936, Dwiggins files.
4 Amelia wanted an Electra: ibid.
5 Special equipment: Letters from Putnam to Mantz, March 24, 1936, Dwiggins files.
6 Cracked brackets: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 96.
7 Plane’s total cost: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, September 30, 1936, Dwiggins files.
8 Amelia’s messages: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, March 24, 1936, Dwiggins files.
9 Uniqueness of flight: PSC, Scrapbook #11: Carl B. Allen, in NYHT, February 21, 1937.
10 Ignoring regulations: National Archives, RG 59 841.413, October 17, 1932.
11 Five-hundred-dollar fine: Richard S. Allen, personal files.
12 Richard Southgate: National Archives, RG 59 800.79611.
13 “a thorough field test”: National Archives, RG 237 835, October 15, 1936.
14 Instrument flying rating: ibid., October 20, 1936.
15 Pacific weather data: ibid., November 6, 1936.
16 Honolulu takeoff: Letter from Putnam to the secretary of the Navy, October 16, 1936, Dwiggins files.
17 Eleanor Roosevelt: Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library Manuscript Collection. Meloney-Putnam, November 5 and 9, 1936, and January 15, 1937.
18 Practice refueling: PSC, World Flight 1, Preflight Correspondence, November 10, 1936.
19 President’s help: ibid.
20 Navy’s cooperation: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, NY, National Archives and Records Service. General Services Administration. Memos re: Earhart, November 17, 18, and 20, 1936.
21 Howland Island: National Archives, RG 237 800, May 13, 1935; December 8, 20, and 24, 1936.
22 Scratch-grade runway: Richard C. Black, COHC, pp. 33–34.
23 Electra’s colors: Letter from Mantz to Putnam, May 7, 1936, Dwiggins files.
24 Other commitments for plane: Letters from Putnam to Mantz and from Mantz to Putnam, September 30, 1936; ibid., October 24, 1931 and November 14, 1936.
25 Announcement of purchase: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, April 20, 1936, p. 30.
26 “flying laboratory”: NYT, January 16, 1930, p. 23.
27 Denial: PSC, Scrapbook #14: NYHT, April 20, 1936, p. 30.
28 “all applesauce”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11, April 1, 1936.
29 Announcement and confirmation: PSC, Scrapbook #15: LAT, May 14, 1936; NYT, May 14 and 22, 1936.
30 Department of Commerce: NYT, September 4, 1936, p. 8.
31 Cruise for Amy: PSC, Scrapbook #16: Eleanor Roosevelt, “My Day,” unidentified Baltimore newspaper, n.d.
32 Advice to Amy: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11.
33 Family relations: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 23, July 1, 1937, August 24, 1937; SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 34, June 25, 1941.
34 Frances Putnam’s death: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYT, July 1, 1936.
35 “All the while poor Fannie”: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11, July 1, 1936.
36 First flight in Electra: LAT, July 22, 1936, p. 1.
37 Electra bill of sale: Roy A. Blay, interview, Lockheed Corporation Publications Office, Burbank, California.
38 Commerce license: Allen, files.
39 Practice run: PSC, Scrapbook #15: Examiner, August 3, 1936.
40 Los Angeles to New York: PSC, Scrapbook #15: unidentified Kansas City newspaper, August 21, 1936.
41 Bendix race: PSC, Scrapbook #15: Cleveland News, September 4, 1936.
42 Finishing fifth: NYT, September 5, 1936, p. 1.
43 “too much Hollywood ballyhoo”: Allen, A&M 2252, West Virginia University Library.
44 Flying the Electra to Purdue: PSC, Scrapbook #15: Indianapolis Times, September 20, 1936.
45 Democrat voter rally: PSC, Scrapbook #16: New York Daily News, September 27, 1936.
46 Seconding speech: NYT, September 5, 1936, p. 1.
47 Endorsement of Roosevelt: Letter from Vidal to Mary Dewson, September 29, 1936, Vidal Collection, Box 19.
48 “I am deeply interested”: Equal Rights 22 (November 15, 1936): 1.
49 Lecture at naval academy: NYT, November 6, 1936, p. 22.
50 Vincent Bendix: PSC, Scrapbook #16: Tribune (South Bend, Ind.), November 22, 1936.
51 Gene Vidal: Letter from Vidal to Mary Dewson, September 29, 1936, Vidal Collection, Box 19; PSC, Scrapbook #15: Times (Indianapolis), September 21, 1936.
52 Gore Vidal: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 19–20.
53 Jacqueline Cochran Odlum: Mrs. James E. Bassett, Jr., interview, January 14, 1984.
54 Cochran’s childhood: Cochran Papers, Cochran, The Stars at Noon, 11–12.
55 Relief tube: Letter, August 14, 1987, Richard S. Allen.
56 Friendship with Cochran: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Article Series, Box 1, pp. 1–3.
57 Psychic powers: ibid., Box 8, final draft of The Stars at Noon, chap. 5, pp. 8–9.
58 Powers attributed to Amelia: PSC, Scrapbook #16: New York Daily News, February 16, 1937.
59 Amelia at Indian Palms: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Speech Series, Misc. Aviation, Box 1. Speech to the Ninety-Nines.
60 Bruce Odlum: Putnam, Soaring Wings, 232–33.
61 G. P. and Cochran: Cochran, COHC, p. 25.
Chapter 19. Crackup
1 “caught up in the ‘hero stream’ ”: Railey, PEB.
2 Mantz as instructor: Dwiggins, interview with Paul Mantz, May 13, 1964.
3 Johnson as instructor: Johnson, More Than My Share of It All, 43–45.
4 Assistance from Roosevelt: PSC, World Flight 1, Preflight Correspondence, January 8 and 11, 1937.
5 Margot DeCarie: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. Box 2, F. 53, February 7 and 21, 1939.
6 Interview: Boykin, “Amelia Earhart at Home,” 46–47.
7 California home for Amy: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
8 Instructions to Amy and Muriel: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 11, January 31, 1937, and February 8 and 23, 1937.
9 News coverage: NYT, February 11, 1937, p. 19.
10 LaGuardia: NYT, February 17, 1937, p. 18.
11 Oklahoma arrest: PSC, Scrapbook #17: Blackwell Daily Journal, February 21, 1937, p. 1.
12 Deal with Herald Tribune: PSC, World Flight 1, Preflight Correspondence, March 15 and 16, 1937.
13 Endorsements: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYHT, March 7, 1937.
14 Feature film: Morrissey, interview, April 20, 1983.
15 “Amelia Earhart kitchen”: NYT, February 13, 1937, p. 3.
16 William T. Miller: National Archives, RG 237, 835.0, March 9, 1936, January 16 and 29, 1937; February 8, 10, and 11, 1937; January 11, 1937, March 1, 1937.
17 “quiet but nice”: Sims, Vivian Maatta, interview, March 29, 1987.
18 Emergency signal kite: Vidal Collection, Box 19A, unidentified clipping, March 3, 1937.
19 “what is easy for Amelia”: PSC Scrapbook #17: NYWT, March 19, 1937.
20 Harkness Davenport: Harkness Davenport, interview, September 22, 1985.
21 Instrument rating qualification: National Archives, RG 237 835, March 11, 1937.
22 Davenport’s instrument rating: Davenport, interview.
23 Written and radio tests: National Archives, RG 237 835, March 14, 1937.
24 Autographing cacheted covers: Carl B. Allen, unpublished book review, NASM Library, p. 1.
25 “I’ve got to get away”: ibid., p. 8.
26 G. P. and Mantz: Putnam, Wide Margins, 287.
27 Mantz on Cochran: Dwiggins, interview with Paul Mantz, May 13, 1964.
28 Cochran on Manning: Cochran, COHC, p. 33.
29 Mantz on Manning: Letter from Mantz to Putnam, February 11, 1937, Dwiggins files.
30 Fred Noonan: PSC, Scrapbook #17: Plain Dealer, March 14, 1937.
31 “had her doubts”: Sims, interview.
32 G. P. wanted Noonan: Bassett, interview.
33 “two hitchhikers”: NYHT, March 14, 1937.
34 Cachets: NYT, March 18, 1937, p. 1; PSC, Scrapbook #17: Sun (Baltimore), March 18, 1937.
35 “Never jockey the throttle”: Dwiggins, interview with Mantz.
36 Mantz’s takeoff: National Archives, RG 237 835, March 17, 1937.
37 Flight and landing: Dwiggins, interview with Mantz.
38 “I’m terribly tired”: Evening Star, March 18, 1937, p. 1.
39 Holmes’ party: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 102–3.
40 Contaminated gas: ibid.
41 Propeller bearings: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYHT, March 21, 1937.
42 Noonan drunk: Basset interview.
43 “So many things can happen”: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYHT, March 18, 1937.
44 “It seems as if I hit a wet spot”: NYT, March 21, 1937, p. 1.
45 Left tire blew out: PSC, Scrapbook #17: Boston Globe, March 21, 1937.
46 Other versions: NYT, March 21, 1937, p. 1.
47 Mantz’s version: Dwiggins, interview with Mantz.
48 Capp’s opinion: Edna Whiting Nisewaner, letter from William C. Capp.
49 Five-hundred-dollar fine: R. S. Allen, files.
50 Electra’s repairs: National Archives, RG 237 835, March 23 and 24, 1937.
51 Electra moved to docks: Bell, “History of the Hawaiian Air Depot.”
52 Arrival at San Pedro: LAT, March 21, 1937, p. 1; LAT, March 26, 1937, p. 1.
Chapter 20. The Vortex
1 Ben Howard: Howard, COHC, vol. 2, pt. 2, pp. 64–67.
2 Talking about the accident: “The Amelia I Knew,” The Ninety-Niner (1949), Cochran Papers, DDEL, Article Services, Box 1, p. 2.
3 Williams’s criticism: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYWT, March 31 and April 6, 1937.
4 G. P.’s defense: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYHT, April 7, 1937.
5 Raising money: Bruno, COHC, vol. 6, pt. 1, pp. 13–14.
6 Byrd’s donation: Morrissey, Courage Is the Price, 199.
7 Kraft Music Hour: PSC, Scrapbook #17: unidentified clipping.
8 Cachets restamped: Curley, “Amelia Earhart,” 19.
9 Additional one thousand covers: PSC, Scrapbook #17: NYHT, advertisement.
10 Muriel’s radio interview: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 23, March 23, April 15, and June 14, 1937.
11 “American’s Great Women”: McCall’s, May 1937, cover.
12 Loss of Miller and Manning: Letter from Miller to “Vivian,” May 5, 1937, Dwiggins files.
13 Jacques de Sibour: PSC, World Flight 2, Preflight Correspondence, de Sibour to Putnam.
14 Letter of authorization: National Archives, RG 237 835, May 10 and 14, 1937.
15 Albert Bresnik: Albert Bresnik, interview, January 27, 1988.
16 Noonan’s car accident: San Francisco Chronicle, March 30, 1937, p. 7, and April 5, 1937.
17 Margo DeCarie: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 53, April 20, 1940.
18 Noonan as navigator: Letter from Mantz to Putnam, June 8, 1937, Dwiggins file.
19 “without dumb luck”: Cochran, COHC, p. 33.
20 Amelia at Indian Palms: Claudia M. Oakes, interview with Cochran, May 20, 1979.
21 “some inner compulsion”: Cochran Papers, Speech Series, misc., Aviation, Box 1, p. 2.
22 Tired of G. P.: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 18–19.
23 “sweet giftie”: Vidal Collection, Box 19A, Item 10.
24 Jockey shorts: Vidal, “Love of Flying,” 18–19.
25 Burbank to Oakland: C. B. Allen, unpublished book review, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
26 Trailing wire: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 106–7.
27 Shakedown cruise: C. B. Allen, unpublished book review, p. 11, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
28 Edna Gardner Whyte: Edna Gardner Whyte, interview, January 24, 1984.
29 Near crash landing: PSC, Scrapbook #18: Miami Daily News, May 24, 1984.
30 Denial: ibid.
31 Fuel-flow gauge: Telegram from A. E. to Mantz, May 24, 1937, Dwiggins files.
32 Morse code key: C. B. Allen, unpublished book review, p. 12, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
33 Shortened aerials: Letter from Putnam to Mantz, June 3, 1937, Dwiggins files.
34 Revised plans: NYHT, May 30, 1937, p. 1.
35 Bruce MacIntosh: Clint and Marian Morrison, correspondence, August 5 and 6, 1987.
36 Interviews and photographs, PSC, Scrapbook #18: Miami Herald, May 30, 1937.
37 Lunch with Harvey Firestone: PSC, Scrapbook #18: NYHT, May 31, 1937.
38 Extraction: Goerner, Search for Amelia Earhart, 169.
39 Flag to Cochran: Cochran Papers, “To the Ninety-Nines,” Speech Series, Miscellaneous Aviation, Box 1, p. 2.
40 “It’s not a premonition”: Allen, unpublished book review, p. 9, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
Chapter 21. Just One More Flight
1 “for fun”: Sunday Star, July 7, 1937, p. 1.
2 Fans at airport: NYHT, June 3, 1937, p. 1.
3 Gas fumes: PSC, World Flight 2, notes for book on world flight.
4 Chief means of communication: Note from Kelly Johnson on drawing by Elgen M. Long, December 3, 1980, Earhart file, Lockheed Publications Office.
5 Error in navigation: PSC, World Flight 2, notes for book on world flight.
6 Navigating by instinct: Earhart, Last Flight, 114.
7 Anne Lindbergh: NYT, June 14, 1931, sec. 2, p. 1.
8 Joseph Gurr: Letter from Joseph Gurr to Frederick A. Goerner, May 3, 1982, p. 5, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
9 1935 flight: NYT, January 13, 1935, p. 1.
10 1935 St. Louis: Earhart, Last Flight, 121–23.
11 1935 Eleanor Roosevelt: PSC, Scrapbook #18: NYWT, June 8, 1937.
12 Bad weather: NYT, June 9, 1937, p. 27.
13 Dakar to Gao: NYHT, June 11, 1937, p. 1.
14 Gao to Assab: NYHT, June 13, 1937, p. 1.
15 Arrival at Karachi: NYT, June 16, 1937, p. 25.
16 Karachi to Calcutta: NYT, June 18, 1937, p. 23.
17 “ardent feminist”: Equal Rights 23 (June 15, 1937): 82.
18 Telegram from G. P.: PSC, World Flight 2, telegram, June 18, 1937.
19 “personnel trouble”: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 147.
20 Across Bay of Bengal: Earhart, Last Flight, 170.
21 Akyab: NYT, June 19, 1937, p. 6.
22 Trying for Rangoon: NYT, June 20, 1937, p. 25.
23 Race to Singapore: NYHT, June 21, 1937, p. 1.
24 Circling the field: NYT, June 21, 1937, p. 25.
25 Bandoeng for repairs: ibid.
26 Malfunctioning instruments: NYHT, June 27, 1937, p. 1.
27 Landing at Koepang: NYT, June 28, 1937, p. 1.
28 “I will rise at 4 A.M.”: Earhart, Last Flight, 187.
29 Radio broadcasts: NYHT, June 27, 1937, p. 1.
30 Communications with Itasca: CG Log.
31 “I think will have recovered tomorrow”: PSC, World Flight 3, June 10, 1937.
32 “personnel trouble”: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 147–48.
33 Noonan to Collopy: August 28, 1937, Dwiggins file.
34 “every aid to locating it”: C. B. Allen, unpublished manuscript, p. 11, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
35 Gyroscope: Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zinavage (USN, ret.), interview, December 20, 1986.
36 Meteorological reports: Rear Adm. Richard B. Black (USN, ret.), COHC, p. 36.
37 Government charts: LAT, interview with Elgen Long, June 28, 1987, pt. 2, p. 9; San Diego Union, interview with Grace McGuire, December 21, 1986.
38 Inadequate radio skills: August 28, 1937, Dwiggins files.
39 Takeoff: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 147–48.
40 Harry Balfour: ibid.
41 Broadcasting fees: SLRC, 83 M-69 F. 23, June 30, 1937.
42 Radio contact with Itasca; CG Log, pp. 39, 40, 41.
43 “a quick drawl”: Dwiggins, interview with Mantz, May 18, 1964, Dwiggins file.
44 Radio contact: CG Log, pp. 42, 43, 45.
45 “When I go”: PSC, Scrapbook #15: G. P. Putnam, article in unidentified newspaper.
Epilogue
1 Schlesinger: Washington Post, September 18, 1986, sec. D, p. 4.
2 Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Mantz: May 14, 1938, Dwiggins file.
3 Mantz’s belief: Dwiggins, Hollywood Pilot, 119.
4 Cochran’s pain: Claudia M. Oakes, interview with Cochran, May 20, 1979.
5 Cochran’s psychic powers: Cochran Papers, DDEL, Speeches, Box 10, December 17, 1969, Aviation Hall of Fame.
6 Letters from Cochran to E. Roosevelt and Mantz: March 11, 1938, Dwiggins file.
7 Vidal’s opinion: Vidal Collection, Box 19, p. 97.
8 Collins’s opinion: Collins, Tales of an Old Air-Faring Man, 153.
9 Johnson’s opinion: Johnson, More Than My Share of It All, 46.
10 Allen’s opinion: Letter to Robert Highham, July 3, 1971, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.
11 Evidence of Japanese capture: PSC, Scrapbook #18: Washington Star, November 26, 1961; Christian Science Monitor, July 2, 1960.
12 Masataka Chihaya: Masataka Chihaya, letter, November 12, 1986.