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In-flight communication notebook used by Tex Rankin and Dorothy Hester, circa 1930s. Contains handwritten notes between Rankin and Hester, written during their flights together. Passing notes back and forth was their primary means of communication…

Promotional booklet titled "Train with Rankin," issued by the Rankin School of Flying of Portland, Oregon, circa 1920s. Provides information about the flight training programs offered by the school. 18 pages.

Aircraft maintenance logbook for Dorothy Hester's Great Lakes Model 2T-1A aircraft (NC315Y), February 1932-December 1932. Includes a note from Tex Rankin on the inside cover that certifies that this book replaced one lost on or around February 20,…

Photograph of (from left to right) Tex Rankin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy David S. Ingalls, and Dorothy Hester at the National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1931.Caption on adjacent album page: "David S. Ingalls, assistant secretary of the Navy,…

Photograph of Dorothy Hester and Tex Rankin at the National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1931. Hester holds a large bouquet of roses sent to her from the Portland Chamber of Commerce. Caption on adjacent album page: "Roses -- yes, and from the Rose…

Photograph of (from left to right) Colonel Ernest Hofer, Dorothy Hester, Robert Hofer, and Tex Rankin at the National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1931.Caption on adjacent album page: "And out of the west came little Robert Hofer, and with him as a…

Photograph of Tex Rankin using a microphone to address the crowd at the National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1931.Caption on adjacent album page: "'Tex' Rankin put his show on with a microphone, informing the crowds in the most thrilling way about…

Photograph of Dorothy Hester and Tex Rankin standing in front of a Great Lakes Model 2T-1A aircraft, Cleveland, Ohio, April 1931. Caption on adjacent album page: "Dorothy and Tex in Cleveland (April 1931) to demonstrate to the Air Race Officials what…

Photographic portrait of John Gilbert "Tex" Rankin, circa 1931.Caption on adjacent album page: "J. G. 'Tex' Rankin."Part of a scrapbook related to Dorothy (Hester) Stenzel's participation in the 1931 National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1931.