This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Woman Pilot Tests for Space Program in 190s
A lengthy account follows Jerrie Cobb and other women as they seek to join early spaceflight testing. It documents discussions with air force and aviation figures about rigorous medical and psychological evaluations to determine if women can meet pilots’ standards. The narrative notes Cobb’s readiness, the broader push for women in space, and the evolving view of women’s capabilities in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Association
Mian Beach
Tom Harris
Tom
Jace
Flivkinges
Jerrie Cobb
W. Larklolph Lovelare
Mayo Brothers
Donald D. Filckinger
Feria
Curie
Lavelace Founda
Albuquerelle
Lavelace
Albu
Hall Hud Beer
Jess
Weachsmien
Wearen
Sone Su
Pumofrey