International Air Races, 1923

Details

Identifier2008-03-31_image_A6-040SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Album Box 5, Folder 1-3Series2008-03-31, Series I-DDescriptionDocument featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict Lieutenant A. J. Williams, U.S. Navy, participating in the Pulitzer Trophy Race.

Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Lt. A. J. Williams, U.S.N. before start of Pulitzer Trophy Race. / Lt. Williams in Curtiss Racer starting. / Turning home pylon / After finish of race. Average speed 243.68 M.P.H. / Admiral Moffett congratulates Lt. Williams, winner of Pulitzer Trophy Race. / Orville Wright's sister [Katharine Wright] presents Lt. Williams with bouquet of flowers."

Part of a photograph album related to the career of Walter E. Lees and other early aviators, circa 1923-1924.Creation Datecirca 1923SubjectAirplane racingUnited States. NavyAirplanes, MilitaryAir pilots, MilitaryMoffett, William A. (William Adger), 1869-1933Haskell, Katharine Wright, 1874-1929PlaceSaint Louis (Mo.)MissouriUnited StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 15 x 20 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsdocumentsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

Depicts or Relates to

Admin

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS