Amelia Earhart Collection
Amelia Earhart’s name evokes both daring adventure and enduring mystery. From her first reluctant glance at an airplane at age ten to becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, her story is one of courage, ambition, and a relentless push against the boundaries placed on women. This 5-recording collection, spanning approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes, brings together vintage radio broadcasts that capture the spirit of this iconic aviation pioneer. Featuring original speeches and dramatic portrayals from classic Old Time Radio programs, these recordings offer a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of a woman who inspired a generation.
Collection Highlights
- Hear Amelia Earhart in her own voice through three original clips, including a 1935 address on women in flying and a short 1931 pilot recording, offering authentic firsthand perspective on her pioneering work.
- The collection includes a stirring episode of *Cavalcade of America* (broadcast November 2, 1942) titled "Toward Farther Star," which dramatizes her remarkable journey and lasting impact on aviation history.
- A classic presentation from *Lux Radio Theatre* (aired June 28, 1937) brings Earhart’s story to the airwaves in the very year of her final, fateful flight around the world, adding a poignant layer of historical resonance.
Track Listing
Show all 10 tracks (1 hours, 31 min)
- Amelia Earhart 310200 Pilot Short Clip
- Amelia Earhart 320522 Women In Air Travel Clip
- Amelia Earhart 350000 On Women In Flying Clip
- Calv 421102 303 Toward Farther Star
- Lux Radio Theater 370628 139 Front Page
- Amelia Earhart 310200 Pilot Short Clip
- Amelia Earhart 320522 Women In Air Travel Clip
- Amelia Earhart 350000 On Women In Flying Clip
- Calv 421102 303 Toward Farther Star
- Lux Radio Theater 370628 139 Front Page
