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Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) visited the Scarborough Airport, also known as Portland Municipal Airport, in 1933. Earhart's visit was to spark an interest in flying within young girls and women, and to promote commercial flying as a more safe and convenient way to travel long distance.

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About This Item

• Title: Amelia Earhart at Scarborough Airport, 1933
• Creation Date: 1933
• Subject Date: 1933
• Location: Scarborough, Cumberland County, ME
• Media: Photographic print
• Dimensions: 11 cm x 17 cm
• Local Code: Coll. S-7710, Misc. Box 285/6
• Collection: Amelia Earhart at the Portland Airport : photographs
• Object Type: Image

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• Scarborough Airport (Scarborough, Me.)
• Women air pilots

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• Earhart, Amelia

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• Aircraft
• Airport
• Aviation
• Female Pilot
• Pilot
• Plane
• Travel

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Guests at Scarborough Airport for Amelia Earhart Event, Scarborough, 1933

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Amelia Earhart's visit to Maine airports, 1933

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