Flyer, from inside I19900236001: Book, Black Wings
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.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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
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