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Purdue University

George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
The world's largest collection of Amelia Earhart papers, memorabilia and artifacts.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Women in Aviation and Space History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information on the many women who became well known for their part in aviation history. Click on one of the drop down menus on the left to find a name, then click on the name to see a short description of the woman and her...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Significant Women in Flight of the 20th Century Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A number of women played significant roles in the history of aviation and flight during the 20th century. Meet them in this photo gallery and learn about their achievements.
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Other

Ellen's Place: Amelia Earhart 1897 1937

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource is a biography of Amelia Earhart and her accomplishments, focusing on the early years, her celebrity status, and her last flight.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Amelia Earhart in the National Portrait Gallery, finished after her first transatlantic flight. Read a brief description of Earhart's exploits in aviation.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Deanna Brasseur, Pilot

For Students 9th - 10th
As well as a brief biography, there are links to other sites for further study, as well as the bibliography of a recommended book.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Major Maryse Carmichael, Snowbird Pilot

For Students 9th - 10th
With the Snowbirds under scrutiny as of late, this profiles a person, rather than the group as a whole.