Papers of Freda Thompson, 1918-1985 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1025622
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Thompson, Freda, 1906-1980
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1918-1985]
- 56 cm. (4 boxes) + 2 folio boxes.
- Summary:
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The papers contain diaries, log books, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, citations, certificates, invitations, air schedules, aircraft manuals, pilot's certificates and licences, passports, aircraft account cards, flight maps, radio scripts and other papers, medals, a slide rule, and a photograph of Thompson beside her aircraft.
- Biography/History:
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Aviatrix. First Australian woman to fly solo from England to Australia, 1934. Founding member of Royal Victorian Aero Club and Australian Women Pilots' Association. Awarded OBE in 1972.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 7936.
- Related Material:
- Associated materials: Original portrait sketch of Thompson by Pixie O'Harris, dated 1934 are held in National Library of Australia Pictorial Collection.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available online.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1925-1971
- Occupation:
- Aviators
- Copyright:
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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