Ford's Theatre Correspondence, Sep 16, 2004

The Zoe Dell Nutter Collection is a valuable source of information pertaining to Mrs. Nutter's life, accomplishments and contributions to aviation, education, and the arts. It also provides an inside perspective into the marketing and advertising industries of the early to mid-twentieth century, as well as the significance of the World's Fairs to the same time period. The collection is arranged in four series.

Series I, General Information, contains information that documents Zoe Dell's activities and recognition in various communities. There are several areas within the series that have been separated by subject, including Correspondence, Political Material, Newspaper Clippings, Awards and Honors, Event Programs, Publications, and documents concerning her late husband, Ervin J. Nutter. The series highlights her achievements, especially in aviation and her home community, and her communication with political figures and notable community leaders.

Series II, Photographs and Scrapbooks, includes four scrapbooks compiled by Zoe Dell Nutter. The material included is mainly newspaper clippings that feature or mention her or people with whom she has worked. One scrapbook is devoted to early aviation and features articles and publications about the Wright Brothers among other early aviators. The series also consists of four binder boxes and an additional three folders of photos that were taken from non-archival albums and envelopes. The photographs span from 1938 through the early 2000s. They document her career as a dancer, model, Treasure Island Theme Girl, aviation spokesperson, and her life at home and abroad. Several sections relate to her involvement with the NAHF, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Nutter Field and Nutter Park, and the Ohio State University.

Series III, Clubs and Civic Involvement, includes materials gathered from organizations to which Zoe Dell devoted many hours. A large portion of this series pertains to Ford's Theatre, but there is also material relating to KYH and Shikar-Safari, the International Forest of Friendship, the 2003 Century of Flight Committee, the Red Dress Gala, and Treasure Island Museum.

Series IV, Memorabilia, consists of a hat designating the owner as a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), an assortment of napkins from events hosted by the President and Vice President of the United States and the Ohio Governor, a medal from the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame, three published books, and a plaque commemorating the dedication of the National Aviation Hall of Fame building.