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Practical Aeronautics
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Advertisement for Alfred Lawson, declaring that he is "Designer and Navigator of the First Airliner." Background image shows the Lawson Air Liner flying. In the center of the advertisement is a portrait of Lawson, surrounded by an eight-pointed star graphic. Each point features a word or phrase; clockwise from top they are: Organizer, Inventor, Designer, Manufacturer, Practical Experience, Navigator, Pilot, Financier.
1919
Lawson, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1869-1954
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Alfred Lawson
1919
Waist-up portrait of Alfred Lawson standing, wearing a suit. An unidentified building is behind him. Caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Return to Mr. A.W. Lawson, Milwaukee Athletic Club...
Lawson Air Liner
1919
Three-quarter view across field towards the left rear side of an Lawson Air Liner.
Alfred Lawson and Group
1919
Group portrait of Alfred Lawson and the team that built the first Lawson Air Liner. From the left: Vincent J. Burnelli, chief engineer; Lawson; Charles L. Cox, pilot; Andrew Surini, mechanic; Carl ...
Alfred Lawson Standing Next to Cockpit
1919
Outdoor portrait of Alfred Lawson standing on steps next to the cockpit of a Lawson Air Liner.
Alfred Lawson
1919
Three-quarter length portrait of Alfred Lawson standing indoors. He is wearing a long leather coat and cap.
