Smith (Trudy Jean) Collection, bulk 1950-2022

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Summary

Title:
Trudy Jean Smith Collection
Dates:
bulk 1950-2022
Abstract:
The collection contains material related to the career of flight attendant Trudy Smith (1947-2020). It includes material related the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight #401, of which she was a surviving crew member. It also contains papers of Trudy Smith's later career as a safety consultant.
Extent:
.35 Cubic Feet Content notes: The collection contains material related to the career of flight attendant Trudy Smith (1947-2020). It includes material related the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight #401, of which she was a surviving crew member. It also contains papers of Trudy Smith's later career as a safety consultant.
Language:
English .

Background

Biographical / historical:

Trudy Smith (1947-2020) was a stewardess for Eastern Airlines and was one of the surviving crew members Eastern Airlines Flight #401 that crashed in the Florida Everglades shortly before landing in Miami on December 29, 1972. After recovery from the crash, Trudy completed her career with American Airlines in the scheduling department. She also worked as a consultant and advocate for crew and passenger safety in the airline industry.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated in 2022.
Physical description:
Description: This collection is contained in one flip-top archival storage box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 5". The collection has been organized into series. Content notes: The collection contains material related to the career of flight attendant Trudy Smith (1947-2020). It includes material related the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight #401, of which she was a surviving crew member. It also contains papers of Trudy Smith's later career as a safety consultant.
Physical facet:
Description: This collection is contained in one flip-top archival storage box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 5". The collection has been organized into series.
Dimensions:
one flip-top archival storage box, 12.5" x 10.5" x 5".
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-09-29 18:38:47 +0000 .

Access and use

Terms of access:

The collection is open to research. Some restrictions may apply.

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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