Women Aviators Collection
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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives
2019
Robert E. Kennedy Library, Rm 409
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
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Title: Women Aviators Collection
Dates: 1960-1977
Collection Number: MS0103
Creator/Collector:
June Cunningham
Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Extent: .25LF, 1 box
Online items available
Repository:
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives
San Luis Obispo, California 93407
Abstract: Photographs and documents related to members of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the Ninety Nines, an international organization
of licensed women pilots.
Language of Material: English
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Women Aviators Collection. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Special Collections and Archives
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Biography/Administrative History
"In 1931, Amelia Earhart was elected the first President, and the group selected the name "Ninety-Nines" to represent the
99 charter members. Membership was immediately opened to other women as they became licensed pilots. The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
is an international organization of licensed women pilots from 44 countries with thousands of members throughout the world.
The Ninety-Nines are a non-profit, charitable membership corporation holding 501(c)(3) U.S. tax status. The International
Headquarters is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma." From https://www.ninety-nines.org/our-history.htm
Scope and Content of Collection
Original photographs, copy prints, and photocopied documents relating to to members of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the
Ninety Nines, an international organization of licensed women pilots. Includes copies of items relating to Amelia Earhart.
Ninety-Nines (Organization)
Amelia Earhart
June Cunningham
San Luis Obispo
Aviators
Aviatrices
Women air pilots--United States
Air pilots