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The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Onita Topping Thorley Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.0097
SDASM.SC.0097
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Description
Onita Thorley Topping, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thorley of Cedar City, UT, was a popular and noted pilot of the
1930s. She learned to fly at the Von Hoffman School of Aviation at Lambert Field in St. Louis, MO. Onita earned her pilot’s
license in 1930, her commercial rating in 1931, and subsequently secured a rating as Master Mechanic.
Background
Onita Thorley Topping, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Thorley of Cedar City, UT, was a popular and noted pilot of the
1930s. She learned to fly at the Von Hoffman School of Aviation at Lambert Field in St. Louis, MO. Onita earned her pilot’s
license in 1930, her commercial rating in 1931, and subsequently secured a rating as Master Mechanic.
Extent
0.21 Cubic feet
one box 15”x 2.5”x 10”
Restrictions
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.