Women in the Air Age -- radio program, circa 1957

File — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

Radio program, "Women in the Air Age," produced by the Continental Air Defense Command, circa 1957. The program examines the role women play as “mothers” of America’s air power. Segments include a biography of Susan Koerner Wright, mother of the Wright brothers, and an interview with Mrs. Garrison, mother of fighter ace Vermont Garrison. Much of the program is hosted by radio personality Delvina Wheeldon, credited as the first woman passenger to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Dates

Creation: circa 1957

Creator

From the Collection: American Fighter Aces Association (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Due to preservation concerns, digital copies should be utilized instead of original materials. There is limited access to undigitized content.