Ball, Robert S., 1911-1961
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Robert S. Ball Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-210
Abstract
Ball was a newspaper reporter and editor who specialized in space and aviation. He spent the major portion of his career writing for the Detroit Free Press. Papers include news articles pertaining to various aviation subjects, correspondence, an autographed photograph of Amelia Earhart, and fabric from the wing of the first airplane to complete a trans-continental flight (1911).
Dates:
1911-1982
Found in:
Special Collections
