| NEW YORK'S WELCOME Ruth Elder arrives in New York and is welcomed by crowds. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5376 |
| Catalog #: | 101148 | |
| Clip Number: | 101148-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1453 | |
| Timecode: | 01:38:35 - 01:40:09 | |
| Location: | New York, NY | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York OCCUPATIONS: Pilots OCCUPATIONS: Women TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Record Flights | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 241805 New York's Welcome. For Miss. Ruth Elder - first woman Atlantic flyer. New York, United States of America (USA). M/S as Ruth, in a fur and hat, is seen disembarking from a ship. She looks gorgeous and thrilled too. L/S of a parade in the street. A motorcade moves along and people and photographers run to keep up. Mounted police trot alongside. Point of view shot in front of the open topped car with Ruth sitting on the back. She is seen walking down some steps, carrying a huge bouquet. There are Stars and Stripes flags about. Intertitle reads: "Later at City Hall, Mayor honours fliers. " | |
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