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Lindbergh before Flight

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Publicist Harry Bruno; B.F. Mahoney, designer of "The Spirit of St. Louis"; an Earl Carroll chorus girl; Charles Lindbergh; and Bruno's partner, Richard Blythe, posing for a portrait shortly before Lindbergh took off for his trans-Atlantic flight.

Date Created:
1927
Creator:
New York Times Studio

Publication Information

Creator New York Times Studio
Date Created 1927

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 25 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Harry A. Bruno papers, 1919-1969
Call Number PH 4056
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465401802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0053af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012P5V
Legacy ID
WHi 10909

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