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11 Meeting with Allen and Lyman: Carl B. Allen, unpublished manuscript, Earhart Collection, NASM Library.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, cor
respondence.
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.
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