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Date Created and/or Issued
1965
Publication Information
Los Angeles Public Library.North Hollywood Branch.; North Hollywood High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Photograph caption reads: "Aviatrix Joan Merriam Smith, right, looks at books presented by North Hollywood Zonta Club president Nina Austin, second from right, to librarians Mrs. Chesterine Cordelle, left, of North Hollywood High School, and Miss Helen Jenks of North Hollywood branch library. At left is Paul Mantz, Bendix race winner". Joan Merriam Smith circumnavigated the world at the equator following Amelia Earhart's route. She was the guest speaker at the Zonta Club's annual dinner that honors Amelia Earhart. The event was held at the Tahitian restaurant in Studio City. The Zonta Club awards an annual Amelia Earhart scholarship to women for graduate study in aeronautical science. Photograph dated: Jan. 26, 1965.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Smith, Joan Merriam Mantz, Paul,--1903-1965 Zonta Club of North Hollywood Air pilots--United States Stunt performers--United States Librarians--California--Los Angeles Books--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Dinners and dining--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Nonprofit organizations--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Morrissey, Muriel Earhart.Courage is the price Earhart, Amelia,1897-1937
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