Postcard: Alaska Airways Convair Golden Nugget Service

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Name/Title

Postcard: Alaska Airways Convair "Golden Nugget Service"

Description

Alaska Airways Convair CV-240

Subject

This medium range transport was designed as a replacement for the DC-3, and while not as numerous, it did lead to a successful series of Convair air-liners in the 1950's. Many aviation authorities consider the CV-240 to have been the most advanced twin engine passenger airline of its day. I t was the first commercial twin transport to be pressurized for cabin comfort and seated up to 40 passengers. Alaska Airlines first acquired the "Convair-Liner" in the 1968 merger with Cordova Airlines. Alaska' famed "Golden Nugget Service" was popular among passengers and employees alike throughout the State of Alaska as well as at its home base of Seattle, Washington.

Collection

Alaska Airlines Ephemera- Cards Collection

Cataloged By

Paula Marchitto

Category

Postcard

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

6 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Alaska Airlines Archive Collection

Date

May 27, 2025

Notes

Postcards - Binder 1, page 4a

Inventory

Inventoried Date

May 27, 2025

Notes

1 qty

Condition

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good

Date Examined

May 27, 2025

Created By

Paula Marchitto

Create Date

May 27, 2025

Updated By

Paula Marchitto

Update Date

June 3, 2025