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Archives at The Museum of Flight


Memorials, 1958-1960

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 14

Contents

One (1) photograph of Clyde Pangborn's funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery, April 4, 1958. Among others, Brother Percy and mother Opal (far left) are pictured. Inscription: To: Dear Doris and Percy Pangborn: It was a great honor for me to do what I could for that sterling gentleman + great Pioneer of Aviation, Clyde Pangborn. God rest his soul. Sincerely, Lily W Reed at Seattle, Washington, 4 May 1958. Second inscription: Clyde passed away on March 29th 1958. Was buried on April 4th at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In plot 602 section 34. Pershing Road. Third inscription: Courtesy of CAP

One (1) photograph of memorial wreath for Clyde Pangborn, October 28, 1960. Inscription on front: Birthday Salute to Clyde Pangborn on Statue of Liberty N.Y. Harbor, 28 October 1960 [Illegible]. Inscription on verso: This photo was taken on board S/S "Miss Liberty" en route to Statue of Liberty on New York Harbor. Chaplain Lily Reed delivered prayers as Girl and Boy Scouts + members of Post 26 Veterans of Foreign Wars + Nat.l President [illegible] flowers on the waters en route to Statue of Liberty where Alaska flag was presented. Stamped: This is a KODACOLOR PRINT made by Kodak, November 1960

One (1) photograph of visitors at the dedication of Pangborn Field terminal in Wenatchee, Washington, June 15, 1959. Inscription: Dedication of new airport terminal at Pangborn Field, Wenatchee, Wash. On June 15, 1959.

One (1) photograph of interior showing visitors looking at mural of Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon's trans-pacific flight in the terminal at Pangborn Field Wenatchee, Washington, circa June 15, 1959.

Dates

  • Creation: 1958-1960

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Extent

From the Series: 0.5 Cubic Feet (- One full-width legal document box)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874


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