A promotional leaflet heralds the publication of Black Wings. Powell aimed to recruit African American youth for work in aviation to end forever the myth that blacks lacked the aptitude to fly and to promote racial harmony.

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Object Details
Type LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Books (under Library) Owner Charles N. Smallwood
 Physical Description authored by William Powell, 1934 and dedicated to Bessie Coleman Dimensions 2-D - Unframed (H x W): 14.6 x 8.3cm (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
 Materials paper, ink
 Inventory Number I19900236002 Credit Line On loan from Charles N. Smallwood, NY Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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