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American military aviation and sports lot

S-44 - Interesting American archive grouping combining a sports oriented student and the WWI era and development of aviation. An 11" x 17" scrapbook contains a multitude of newspaper articles, booklets, tickets, membership cards, letters and ephemera related to Ferdinand Eble - an outstanding athlete who attended the University of Pennsylvania. His participation in football, basketball, baseball and tennis during four years at Penn State presents a sports history of the school during the period. Also included are letters, replies, and other information showing Eble's attempt to enroll in a military aviation program during WWI. Upon graduation one can follow his training and commissioning as a pilot. Photos, newspaper articles, telegrams and a 16 1/2" x 7 1/2" aircraft fabric (with the number "1") present his interest in and the development of aviation. Several large photographs of 1920's aircraft, a WWII portrait photo in uniform and Eble's American Legion cap point to his lifelong interest. Of special note is the cap which has the American Legion emblem, "FLORIDA", a "40/8" Badge, "317", "COMMANDER" and his original age-toned WWI silver bullion Pilot's Wings - which have been sewn to the cap. Weight of the album - 12 1/2 lbs. A multi-interest collectible lot. About II.....$650.00

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