[Mounted photograph and newspaper clipping related to Dorothy Hester Stenzel]

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Identifier1996-11-26_image_158SourceThe Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers (1996-11-26), Box 116, Folder 4DescriptionMounted photograph and newspaper clipping related to Dorothy Hester Stenzel, circa 1950s. The photograph features Stenzel with her Great Lakes Model 2T-1A aircraft on June 29, 1930. The photo is inscribed to Elrey B. Jeppesen by Stenzel. The clipping, titled "Ladies have eye for beauty in airplanes, says aviatrix," reports on Stenzel's career as an aviator and the Beech Bonanza F35 aircraft recently purchased by her and her husband.

Inscription on photo: "To Elrey / My [prouchy, prouchy?] instructor / Dorothy Hester Hofer."

Inscription on verso: "Taken day I made my first outside loop / June 29, 1930 / Great Lakes I used in background."
Creation Datecirca 1950sSubjectStenzel, Dorothy (Hester), 1910-1991Women in aviationGreat Lakes (1929) Model 2T-1ABeech Bonanza F35Women air pilotsPlaceUnited StatesExtent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 13 x 22 in. (mount) + 1 clippingLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsclippingsBibliographic CitationThe Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionElrey B. Jeppesen PapersCollection AreaArchives

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