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Arthur T. Atherholt (1867-1915) was an aid to Major Hersey in the American Gordon-Bennett Trophy Race and was also one of the contestants during the 1907-1912 races. During his 1912 racing attempt he and copilot John Watts crashed in Russia and were held prisoners for over a week. Atherholt was one of the first members of the Philadelphia Aero Club, and later the president of this organization. He was also instrumental in organizing the Ben Franklin Aeronautical Society in Philadelphia.
NASM.1992.0043
Atherholt, Arthur T., 1867-1915
1906-1913
Mary Ellen Tully, gift, 1992, 1992-0043, NASM
0.45 Cubic feet (1 legal document box)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, a speech, flight logs, and maps documenting Atherholt's balloon racing career.
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Aeronautics
Balloons
Aeronautics -- Exhibitions
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Photographs
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