International Air Races, 1923

Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict individuals at the event, parachutists, aircraft, and an aerial photo of the St. Louis.

Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Admiral Moffett sending letter from St. Louis Flying Field by Air Mail. / R. H. Scott 82 years old of Monmouth, IL., oldest person to fly to races. / Mrs. Bertha Horchem, Aviatrix beside Navy Curtiss Racer. / Army Barling Bomber with Sperry Messenger plane in foreground. / Parachute dropping. / Residential Section of St. Louis showing Chase Hotel."

Part of a photograph album related to the career of Walter E. Lees and other early aviators, circa 1923-1924.