• Paul E. Garber, a white man, poses for a professional portrait.
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    Paul E. Garber, a senior aide in the U.S. National Museum’s Division of Mechanical Technology, was instrumental in acquiring the Spirit of St. Louis for the Smithsonian. He suggested to Assistant Secretary Charles Abbot that a telegram be sent to Paris and presented to Lindbergh after his arrival, asking him to donate his aircraft.

  • Paul E. Garber, a white man, poses for a professional portrait.

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