Institution: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Collection Title: The National Aeronautical Association Collection
Date (inclusive): 1914-1995
Collection Identifier: Acc. No. NASM.XXXX.0209
Repository (location info): Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.
Finding Aid link: https://sirismm.si.edu/EADpdfs/NASM.XXXX.0209.pdf
Website link: https://airandspace.si.edu/archival-collections

RBMVE Biographical Note: Amy Andrews, a nurse and pilot from New York, was one of two women who participated in the RBMVE. In 1937, Andrews flew an airplane outfitted with a camera, while a photographer took aerial photographs.
Scope and Content: From the finding aid listed above: “This collection consists of records of the National Aeronautical Association (NAA). The material includes documents on programs to heighten public awareness of aviation, such as the NAA newsletter and material on special events staged by NAA; material relating to the NAA’s educational programs and clubs, such as college aviation clubs; material outlining NAA’s active role in supporting and promoting competitive aeronautic events. The collection also includes Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) license cards, business records, minutes, and correspondence of the NAA and material on aviation awards supported or given by NAA such as the Wright and Collier Trophies. There is also newspaper clippings, brochures, programs, reports, publications, magazines, certificates, books, ribbons, badges, maps, drawings and photos.”

Container List or Summary of RBMVE-related Material:
Box 1: Pilot license