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This collection consists of a scrapbook relating to Manila Davis Talley and her aviation career.

Identifier

NASM.XXXX.0041

Creator

Talley, Manila Davis.

Date

bulk 1917-1967
bulk 1929-1942

Provenance

Estate of Manila Davis Talley, Gift, Unknown, NASM.XXXX.0041

Extent

.23 Cubic feet (1 box)

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one scrapbook which contains newspaper clippings, membership cards, programs, photographs, and pilot's licenses, mostly relating to Manila Davis Talley and her aviation career. The focus of the collection is on the years 1929-42, and highlights Talley's career as a salesperson for Curtis-Wright, and her association with the 99s and the Betsy Ross Corps. Also included is the scrapbook is information on the Women's National Air Races, the Women's National Air Meets, and Talley's work with the Civil Air Patrol. The scrapbook also includes clippings and other items related to Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle and General Balbo.

Arrangement note

Single item in original order.

Rights

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Citation

Manila Davis Talley Scrapbook, NASM.XXXX.0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Topics

Aeronautics
Women air pilots
Airplane racing

Type

Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Scrapbooks