Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2019.001.145x |
Object Name |
Clipping, Newspaper |
Title |
The fliers "rescued" from riotous admirers and in an automobile starting for their hotel and a well-earned rest. |
Collection |
Wiley Post Collection |
Scope & Content |
Wiley Post, pilot, and Harold Gatty, his navigator, arrived in New York City after completing a record-breaking around-the-world tour in just over seven days. NYC Mayor awarded Post with the NYC Hero Medal on July 1, 1931. This image depicts two men seated, resting on a sofa. |
Year Range from |
1931 |
Year Range to |
1931 |
People |
Wiley Post Harold Gatty F. C. Hall |
Search Terms |
Riot Mayor New York City World Record Aviation Flight Around the World Automobile |