Even though she only spent a few short weeks on campus in 1935, 1936, and 1937, eighty-two years after being lost, Amelia Earhart continues to make an impact and inspire men, women, and children at Purdue, in the community, and around the world.

Jan 29, 2024 · One of the most famous aviators of all time, Amelia Earhart worked at Purdue from 1935 until her disappearance in 1937. In 1935, Amelia Earhart was at the height of her celebrity. She had a record-setting solo flight across the Atlantic.

The George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers at Purdue University Library, Special Collections is the world's largest, most comprehensive repository of materials relating to the life, career and mysterious disappearance of this famous aviatrix.

The Amelia Earhart at Purdue Collection (1932-2000; 0.95 cubic feet) documents Amelia Earhart’s arrival at Purdue University, her time there, her attempted world flight, and the efforts to memorialize Earhart after her disappearance.

Amelia Earhart, who was a career counselor at Purdue for two years before her ill-fated flight attempt around the world in 1937, has inspired many women to fly, as well as to pursue careers in science and engineering.

Mar 31, 2015 · The Amelia Earhart at Purdue papers document Amelia Earhart's arrival at Purdue University, her time there, and the efforts to memorialize Earhart after her disappearance. Types of materials include correspondence, ephemera, administrative reports, photographs, publicity materials, and speeches.

The Amelia Earhart at Purdue papers document Amelia Earhart's arrival at Purdue University, her time there, and the efforts to memorialize Earhart after her disappearance. Types of materials include correspondence, ephemera, administrative …

Amelia Earhart, a career counselor and advisor in Purdue’s Department of Aeronautics from 1935-37, was one of the most influential pioneers in American aviation. In 1932, she achieved the remarkable precedent of becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, prompting her to be dubbed “Queen of the Air.”

Amelia Earhart: Aviator. Legend. Boilermaker. Learn what inspired Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous people in the world, to work for Purdue University. Learn More

Amelia Earhart Book Collection: Over 100 books relating to Earhart, including first editions of the three books written by her and a wide selection of children’s books. Amelia Mary Earhart (AE) was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, to parents Amy …