Papers of Maude Bonney, circa 1920-circa 1990 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 5976167
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Bonney, Lores, 1897-1994
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item.
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1920-ca. 1990]
- 3.38 m. (7 boxes) + 2 fol. boxes + 1 fol. item + 1 packet.
- Summary:
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MS 10127 comprises diaries, papers, silver tray and poster relating to Maude Bonney's life and aviation career, including her pioneering Australia-England flight, and involvement in the search for the missing Stinson aircraft (7 boxes, 2 fol. boxes, 1 fol. item).
The Acc13.070 instalment comprises photographs of Maude Bonney and an interview on tape made by the Powerhouse Museum, of Maude Bonney at 90 years of age talking about her flying experiences before World War II (1 packet).
- Biography/History:
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Aviatrix. Maude Bonney was the first person (female or male) to fly from Australia to England and the first person to fly solo through Africa. Her maiden name was Maude Rose Rubens but she did not like "Maude" and preferred to be called "Lores" (pronounced Lori). She married Harry Barrington (Billi) Bonney, her cousin and founder of Hardy Brothers enterprises. Maude Bonney died in Miami, Queensland in 1994.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 10127, MS Acc13.070.
- Selected item(s) also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-235008454
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1920-1990
- Occupation:
- Aviators
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Maude Bonney's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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