Letter delivered by Billy Robinson
Title
Letter delivered by Billy Robinson
Description
Photostatic copy of original letter delivered by Billy Robinson on his famous cross country flight from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana on October 17, 1914. Letter is addressed to Mr. L.A. (Dr. Louis) Hopkins, Chicago, Illinois, brother of the famous Harry Hopkins. In this flight, Robinson set a record for continuous flight which stood for several years.
Creator
unknown
Date
1914
Contributor
Smith, Robert D.
Rights
This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm
Format
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm; jpeg.
Type
still image
File Name
airmail-letter
Repository
Grinnell Public Library Archives
Repository Collection
Billy Robinson Collection
Digital Reproduction Information
150 dpi resolution
Contact information.
Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us
Digital item created
May 3, 2004
Notes
Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2