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No. 1 air passenger presents award to PMG. Washington, D.C., May 20. Climaxing the celebration of National Airmail Week, Andre Kostelanetz, noted orchestra and a two-time winner of a trophy for being America's number one air traveler, today presented to Postmaster General Farley, a bronze placque which he (Kostelanzetz) sent around the world by airmail to show how that branch of the service has speeded up the delivery of letters and packages. In 1937 Kostelantz won the title of number air passenger by flying a total of 136, 200 miles. In the center is Lily Pons, noted opera singer and financee of Kostelanetz

No. 1 air passenger presents award to PMG. Washington, D.C., May 20. C...

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Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, waves a greeting to the throng as she arrived at Washington Airport today to participate in National Airmail Week as a representative of the film city. Miss Weldon was selected for the honor by the 22 pilots and stunt men who appeared with her in the forthcoming Paramount technicolor production "Men with Wings," 5/15/38

Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Was...

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No. 1 air passenger presents award to PMG. Washington, D.C., May 20. Climaxing the celebration of National Airmail Week, Andre Kostelanetz, noted orchestra and a two-time winner of a trophy for being America's number one air traveler, today presented to Postmaster General Farley, a bronze placque which he (Kostelanzetz) sent around the world by airmail to show how that branch of the service has speeded up the delivery of letters and packages. In 1937 Kostelantz won the title of number air passenger by flying a total of 136, 200 miles. In the center is Lily Pons, noted opera singer and financee of Kostelanetz

No. 1 air passenger presents award to PMG. Washington, D.C., May 20. C...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, waves a greeting to the throng as she arrived at Washington Airport today to participate in National Airmail Week as a representative of the film city. Miss Weldon was selected for the honor by the 22 pilots and stunt men who appeared with her in the forthcoming Paramount technicolor production "Men with Wings," 5/15/38

Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Was...

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Blonde airmail package for the Postmaster General. Washington, D.C., May 18. Postmaster General James A. Farley, signs for a package of lovliness sent, via airmail, from the former airmail pilots who are taking part in the Paramount production of "Men With Wings" a story of the history of the air mail. The package happens to be Miss Marion Weldon, who is in Washington taking part in National Airmail week, and is also starred in "Men with Wings," 51838

Blonde airmail package for the Postmaster General. Washington, D.C., M...

A black and white photo of a man and a woman, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Ge... More

Blonde airmail package for the Postmaster General. Washington, D.C., May 18. Postmaster General James A. Farley, signs for a package of lovliness sent, via airmail, from the former airmail pilots who are taking part in the Paramount production of "Men With Wings" a story of the history of the air mail. The package happens to be Miss Marion Weldon, who is in Washington taking part in National Airmail week, and is also starred in "Men with Wings," 5/18/38

Blonde airmail package for the Postmaster General. Washington, D.C., M...

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Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. A typical Hollywood reception was accorded Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, as she arrived in Washington today to represent the movie city in participating in National Airmail Week. Miss Weldon will appear in the forthcoming Paramount Technicolor Production "Men With Wings" shortly to be released. She was chosen for the honor of representing Hollywood during National Airmail by the 22 pilots and stunt men who are in the production with her. Miss Jean O'Connell, daughter of Ambrose O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the Postmaster General, is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the star. Others in the picture are, left to right: Charles W. Stark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Harlee Branch, Asst. Postmaster General; Senaotr William Gibbs McAdoo of California; Ambrose O'Connell, and Walter Hartley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 5/15/38

Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airma...

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Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, waves a greeting to the throng as she arrived at Washington Airport today to participate in National Airmail Week as a representative of the film city. Miss Weldon was selected for the honor by the 22 pilots and stunt men who appeared with her in the forthcoming Paramount technicolor production "Men with Wings," 51538

Hollywood starlet arrives to participate in National Airmail Week. Was...

An old photo of a woman getting off of an airplane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 15. NATIONAL AIRMAIL WEEK MARKING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AIRMAIL SERVICE, WAS INAUGURATED IN THE CAPITAL TODAY WHEN MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AIRMAILED THE FIRST LETTER FROM THE TEMPORARY POSTOFFICE INSTALLED IN THE HUGE TRANSPORT PLANE IN FRONT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUILDING. MRS. ROOSEVELT IS PICTURED HANDING HER LETTER TO VINCENT C. BURKE, D.C. POSTMASTER. ON THE RIGHT IS HARLEE BRANCH, ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL IN CHARGE OF AIRMAIL

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 15...

A group of people standing around a microphone, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data provided by Harris & Ewing. BESIDE C-859. ASSIGNED NUMBER. Date based on date ... More

PMG Farley receives airmail plane model. Washington, D.C., May 18. Postmaster General James A. Farley, receives from Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount Starlet who is playing in the Paramount production "Men with Wings" a model of the De Haviland Liberty plane used twenty years ago for carrying airmail, sent from Hollywood as a gift from William Wellman, producer-director of "Men With Wings" a history of air mail. Miss Weldon is also taking part in National Airmail week here in Washington, 5/18/38

PMG Farley receives airmail plane model. Washington, D.C., May 18. Pos...

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Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feasibility of a shuttle airmail service was demonstrated here today as part of National Airmail Week when an autogyro, piloted by John Miller, landed on the city postoffice grounds with a cargo of mail from the branch postoffice at Washington airport. The U.S. Capitol can be seen in the background, 51938

Shuttle mail delivery demonstrated. Washington, D.C., May 19. The feas...

A black and white photo of a helicopter in the air, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

Senatorial Aid. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, of California, comes to the aid of Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, as she searches for her beauty aids before greeting the throng on her arrival at Washington Airport today. Miss Jean O'Connell, daughter of Ambrose O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the Postmaster General, is pictured in the center. Miss weldon is here to participate in National Airmail Week as a representative of Hollywood, and honor for which she was selected by the 22 pilots and stunt men who are appearing in with her in the forthcoming Paramount technicolor production "Men with Wings," 5/15/38

Senatorial Aid. Washington, D.C., May 15. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo...

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Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airmail Week. Washington, D.C., May 15. A typical Hollywood reception was accorded Miss Marion Weldon, Paramount starlet, as she arrived in Washington today to represent the movie city in participating in National Airmail Week. Miss Weldon will appear in the forthcoming Paramount Technicolor Production "Men With Wings" shortly to be released. She was chosen for the honor of representing Hollywood during National Airmail by the 22 pilots and stunt men who are in the production with her. Miss Jean O'Connell, daughter of Ambrose O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the Postmaster General, is pictured presenting a bouquet of flowers to the star. Others in the picture are, left to right: Charles W. Stark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Harlee Branch, Asst. Postmaster General; Senaotr William Gibbs McAdoo of California; Ambrose O'Connell, and Walter Hartley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 51538

Hollywood star arrives to participate in celebration of National Airma...

A group of people standing in front of an airplane, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 15. NATIONAL AIRMAIL WEEK MARKING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AIRMAIL SERVICE, WAS INAUGURATED IN THE CAPITAL TODAY WHEN MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AIRMAILED THE FIRST LETTER FROM THE TEMPORARY POSTOFFICE INSTALLED IN THE HUGE TRANSPORT PLANE IN FRONT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUILDING. MRS. ROOSEVELT IS PICTURED HANDING HER LETTER TO VINCENT C. BURKE, D.C. POSTMASTER. ON THE RIGHT IS HARLEE BRANCH, ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL IN CHARGE OF AIRMAIL

FIRST LADY INAUGURATES NATIONAL AIR MAIL WEEK. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 15...

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