Mail sent from Wake Island to Alameda by China Clipper, on Pan American Airways stationery, 1939

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Mail sent from Wake Island to Alameda by China Clipper, on Pan American Airways stationery, 1939

Entry/Object ID

1985.114.7

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.114.7 a & b Subject Category: Aviation Date or Period: 1939 Object: Envelope & letter Description: a. Envelope with printed heading "Transpacific PAA Airmail" and rubber stamped with seal stating "Mailed at Wake Island." Size: L-4 x W-7 1/2 inches. b. hand written letter on Pan American Airways stationery. Size: L-10 1/2 x W-7 inches. History of Object: Envelope & letter addressed to R. P. Bowman, San Francisco Bay Airdrome, from Theron E. Griffin, Flight Engineer, China Clipper. Sent from Wake Island to Alameda, 1939. Acquired from: Ray P. Bowman Date: 12-29-85