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Amelia Earhart's Personal Collection

November 12, 2007 - Permanent

Museum: Postal Museum

Location: Philatelic Gallery, Lower Level, Southwest

Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, was an avid stamp and cover collector. On view are key pieces from her collection, including photographs and stamps commemorating her flights. She often flew signed pieces of mail that were then sold to philatelists to support her endeavors.