Fred Noonan Telegram and Photograph
Dates:
1928-1970
Size:
0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)
Collection ID:
NASM.2015.0034
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Fred Noonan (1893-1937) was a Merchant Marine officer and navigator who disappeared on July 2, 1937 with Amelia Earhart during their failed around-the-world flight attempt. This collection consists of a telegram, dated April 8, 1937, sent by Fred Noonan to a friend, Matt Neehan; a photograph of Noonan and his first wife, Josephine; and three news clippings dating from 1966-1970 regarding the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Noonan.
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