[Senator William E. Borah depositing letter in Stearman aircraft]

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Identifier1987-09-22-B_image_004SourceThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection (1987-09-22-B), Box 1, Folder 6CreatorJohnson & Son (Boise, Idaho)DescriptionPhotograph of Senator William E. Borah depositing a letter in a built-in mail slot on a Stearman aircraft, Boise, Idaho, circa 1927-1928. The pilot is possibly George Buck or Lionel Kay.

Inscription on verso: "Pilot George Buck."

Stamped verso: "Credit photo by Johnson & Son / [address in Boise, Idaho]."
Creation Datecirca 1927-1928SubjectBorah, William Edgar, 1865-1940Air mail serviceVarney Air LinesAir pilotsPlaceBoise (Idaho)IdahoUnited StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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