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Johnson, Amy, 1903-1941

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Amy Johnson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-177
Abstract

Johnson, an English aviator, became an instant celebrity after piloting her de Havilland Gypsy Moth from London to Australia in 1930, a long distant flight no woman had ever attempted. Her papers include the manuscript of her unpublished biography, written by her sister, as well as correspondence, personal papers, and photographs.

Dates: 1930-1958