[Ernest G. Eagleson and L. W. Thrailkill transferring mail to Leon V. Cuddeback]

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Identifier1987-09-22-B_image_034SourceThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection (1987-09-22-B), Box 1, Folder 6CreatorJohnson & SonDescriptionPhotograph of Boise Mayor Ernest G. Eagleson and Postmaster L. W. Thrailkill transferring a sack of air mail to Varney Air Lines pilot Leon V. Cuddeback, Boise, Idaho, April 6, 1926. A New Swallow aircraft and a group of people are partially visible behind them. This photo was taken during the inaugural flight of the Pasco-Boise-Elko CAM 5 route.

Inscription on verso: "April 6, 1926 / Pilot Leon D. Cuddeback being greeted by Mayor Ern G. Eagleson and Postmaster L. W. Thrailkill at Boise, Idaho on first flight / Boise Mail / Match copyright."

Stamped on verso: "Credit photo by Johnson & Son / [address in Boise, Idaho]."
Creation Date1926-04-06SubjectVarney Air LinesAir mail serviceCuddeback, Leon Dewey, 1898-1984Air pilotsEagleson, Ernest George, 1864-1956Thrailkill, L. W.Swallow (KS) New Swallow FamilyPlaceBoise (Idaho)IdahoUnited StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 22 x 17 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Claud V. O'Callaghan Early Airmail Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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