Tag Archives: Amelia Earhart

“Amelia Earhart riding up the Broadway canyon through cheering thousands with the traditional accompaniment of ticker tape…”

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Christopher George

The New York Times, Mid-Week Pictorial, July 2, 1932 (2006.18.39) New York accords a “Lindbergh welcome” to the woman who accomplished a solo flight across the Atlantic: Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam Riding up the Broadway canyon through cheering thousands, with … Continue reading →

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“The First Woman to Fly the Atlantic Alone”

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart], ca. 1932 (1335.2005) Vu, “La ‘Girl Lindbergh’ A Traversé L’Atlantique,” May 25, 1932, (2009.61.15) Vanity Fair, “Miss Amelia Earhart: A new portrait by Steichen of the famed American flier who is now the wife of Mr. … Continue reading →

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Six Snow People

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Christopher George

VU, December 5, 1934 (2009.61.93) Unidentified Photographer, [20-Foot Snow Sculpture of Amelia Earhart], February 28, 1938 (2007.9.2) Unidentified Photographer, 20-Foot Snow Sculpture of Amelia Earhart, February 1938 (2006.18.4) Robert Capa, [Betty and John Marsh watching ice skating show during the … Continue reading →

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“Hey, Stella!”

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Christopher George

Cristina García Rodero, “La Tabua,” Zarza de Montanchez, Spain, 1985 (2007.21.7) Marion Post Wolcott, Post Office in blizzard, Aspen, Colorado, 1941 (749.1984) Barbara Morgan, Spring on Madison Square, 1938 (532.1986) Unidentified Photographer, 20-Foot Snow Sculpture of Amelia Earhart, 1938 (2006.18.4) … Continue reading →

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Amelia Earhart

Posted on March 6, 2017 by claartjevandijk

Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart, Philadelphia], December 15, 1930 (1336.2005) Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart surrounded by trophies], August 4, 1936 (1344.2005) Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart and her Lockheed Electra above the Golden Gate Bridge], March 17, 1937 (1329.2005) Amelia Earhart is among those … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary of the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart

Posted on July 2, 2012 by erinbarnett

Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart showing the size of Howland Island], 1937 This image was run after Earhart’s disappearance: “Several months ago, when Amelia Earhart disclosed plans for her around-the-world flight, a reporter asked her how big Howland Island would look … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 75 Years of the Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on May 27, 2012 by fansinaflashbulb

International News Photos, [Amelia Earhart and her Lockheed Electra above the Golden Gate Bridge], March 17, 1937 William E. Dassonville, Golden Gate Bridge from Sausalito, ca. 1925 Read more about the 75th anniversary festivities here.

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Snow Day!

Posted on February 10, 2010 by erinbarnett

Vu, January 13, 1932 Weegee, Snow Man in Front of Unisphere, ca. 1965 Unidentified Photographer, [20-Foot Snow Sculpture of Amelia Earhart, Virginia], February 28, 1938 Robert Capa, [Children playing in the snow, Hankou, China], March 1938

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Amelia Earhart’s Enduring Image

Posted on October 27, 2009 by erinbarnett

New York Times, June 10, 1928 Vu, May 25, 1932 [Flyer promoting Amelia Earhart’s speaking engagement in Tucson, Arizona], 1933 (Portrait by Ben Pinchot) Unidentified Photographer, [Amelia Earhart], 1936 [Gap advertisement featuring Amelia Earhart ca. 1930 wearing khakis in front … Continue reading →

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