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Photograph of a Piper J-3C Cub aircraft (tail number NC21599), circa 1930s-1940s. Includes an autograph of William T. Piper in lower right corner.Inscription on verso: "John Fornasero Collection / Autographed photo / 'W. T. Piper.'"

Photograph of a Knepper KA-1 Crusader aircraft (tail number NX 28856), Lehighton, Pennsylvania, circa 1930s-1940s. Inscription on verso: "Knepper / LeHeighton [sic -- Lehighton], Pa. / 3 blocks from airport."

Business card for Captain Ernest Y. C. Chen of the Air Corps, Chinese Army, circa 1930s-1940s.Inscription: "Former Ryan student of John B. Fornasero. Captain Chen gave this card to J.B.F. in Wash. D.C. in late 1930s or early 1940s."Part of a…

Envelope addressed to John Fornasero in San Diego, California, postmarked February 10, 1931. The 10-cent stamp, which features an image of Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" aircraft, commemorates the first solo trans-Atlantic flight in…

Photographic portrait of Mary Higgins, 1931. Inscription on image: "To 'Johnnie' / A 100% Pilot -- Thanks for your kindness and success to you always. / Mary Higgins."Inscription on verso: "September 27th, 1931.Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items…

Photograph of John Fornasero (center) with two men, circa 1932. Includes a business card for Harry T. Bishop, Associated Press manager.Stamped on verso: "Note to editors: / Under each reproduction of this picture must be carried the following credit:…

Flight logbook No. 3 used by John B. Fornasero, January 1932 to February 1933.

Aerial photograph of mountainous terrain, likely in California, 1933.Stamped on verso: "Ace Drug Co. / Photo Finishing / San Diego / Feb. 28, 1933."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.

Photographic group portrait of people with a line of Great Lakes Model 2T aircraft, circa February 1933. Stamped on verso: "Ace Drug Co. / San Diego / Feb 23 1933 / Photo Finishing."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career…

Photograph of John Fornasero with a Great Lakes Model 2T aircraft, circa May 1933. Stamped on verso: "Ace Drug Co. / San Diego / May 22, 1933 / Photo Finishing."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company,…