ach
hardback copy of Finding Amelia comes with a complete resource
library on DVD, offering
one-click links from source notes in the text to PDF images of the actual documents
cited. More than a gigabyte of information, plus links to updated modern research,
is available for browsing or targeted searching.
If you have a paperback copy, the DVD is not included;
however, we will be happy to send you one for a donation of $25 towards
the next expedition. You can
also access the information on line here.
About the Notes
This Finding Amelia Resource Library is the most comprehensive collection
of primary source information relating to the 1937 Earhart world flight attempts,
disappearance, and search ever assembled. Most of the historical documents
linked here have never before been published. All are either in
the public domain or are reproduced here by permission.
EndNotes.pdf is a duplicate of the Notes section
in the printed book. Notes that are linked to documents included here are
underlined. Click on the underlined note to go to that document. You can
also browse the various folders of documents using the Main Menu.
The Letters, Logs, Reports, Maps and Betty’s Notebook folders contain
images of historical documents. Where necessary for legibility, the images
on this DVD have been digitally restored. Where the original remains difficult
to read, transcriptions are offered. In the few cases where facsimiles of
the original document are presented, that fact is clearly noted. In no case
has the content of any document been altered. Typographical and grammatical
errors have been left intact and noted with “[sic].” In rare
instances, irrelevant or personal information has been intentionally rendered
in soft focus.
The archived locations of the original documents are listed in the Notes.
To avoid any possibility that the digitally restored documents presented
on this DVD might be mistaken for the originals, the images are not downloadable
or printable and can only be viewed on this website.
The Jacobson Database folder is a multi-faceted compilation of primary source
information assembled by Dr. Randy Jacobson. It includes a complete chronological
record of all of the official government radio messages related to the Earhart
flights, disappearance and search; a complete chronological record of the
radio transmissions and receptions logged by the Coast Guard cutter Itasca and
the radio operator on Howland Island; and chronologies of navigation and
weather information drawn from the logs of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard
vessels participating in the search. Please note: Links in EndNotes.pdf that
connect to items in the Jacobson Database will take you to the correct page
of the database. All linked entries are boxed in red but there may be more
than one linked entry on a page. You may need to scroll down the page to
find the entry you’re looking for.
This DVD also includes links to modern-day technical studies. These links
will take you directly to the appropriate section of the TIGHAR website.
The same is true of the link to motion picture film of Earhart’s
final take off. While you’re on the TIGHAR website
don’t forget to explore the wealth of additional Earhart-related historical
documents, research papers and expedition reports. You can join TIGHAR by
clicking HERE.
Please note: All materials presented here
are provided on this web
site as a matter of general interest and to aid in research by individuals.
No permission to reproduce or transmit them is implied or granted. If
you have a need to quote or reproduce these documents beyond fair use,
you must have our permission in writing. To get that permission, send
an email to TIGHAR with your full
contact information, and complete details about your prospective use
of the documents, including publications,
exact quotations or images, and dates of publication. |
DVD Table of Contents |
Betty’s Notebook |
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The Jacobson Database |
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U.S.S. Colorado
BB-45 |
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Radio
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USCG Itasca |
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Radio Messages |
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Radio room aboard a cutter of the same class as Itasca. |
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Weather |
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Letters and Memos |
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- C.L.A. Abbott, U.S. Consulate, Darwin Australia, Aug 3 1937
- Paul Bastedo, Navy Department, Nov 16 1936
- R. S. Boutelle, Bureau of Air Commerce, Apr 4 1937
- J. A. Collopy, Civil Aviation New Guinea, Aug 28 1937
- E. J. King, Commander Aircraft Base Force, Nov 29 1937
- Carroll Cone, Assistant Director of Air Service, to Putnam Oct 20 1936
- Fred
Noonan’s letters to Helen Day
- Mabel Duncklee’s letters to
TIGHAR
- Earhart to FDR Nov 10 1936
- J. T. Farley USCG, concerning Joint Rescue Plan, Dec 14 1937
- Fred Goerner to John Hathaway
- Fred Goerner to Tom King
- Ruth Hampton, DOI, to Richard Black Apr 29 1937
- Hampton to Putnam Jun 8 1937
- Hampton to Putnam Jun 16 1937
- Handwritten notes from Noonan to Earhart
- Sid Harvey, letter to Mrs. Harvey Jul 24 1937
- Capt. Irving Johnson, Yacht Yankee, Jun 4 1940
- J. M. Johnson, Ass’t Sec’y
of Commerce, to Putnam May 14 1937
- J. M. Johnson to Putnam June 18 1937
- Kelly Johnson telegrams
- Frank Kenner to Mrs. Kenner Aug 10 1937
- John O. Lambrecht to Fred Goerner
- Jesse W. Lankford, Bureau of Air Commerce, May 5 1938
- Marvin MacIntyre, memo to FDR Jul 20 1937
- Fred Noonan to Eugene Pallette
- Pan American Airways Memos
- Nina Paxton to Fred Goerner
- Putnam to Richard Southgate May 5 1937
- Putnam to Adm. Leahy May 8 1937
- Putnam to Hampton Jun 4 1937
- Putnam to Hampton Jun 9 1937
- Putnam to Hampton Jun 17 1937
- Putnam to Hampton Jun 23 1937
- Putnam to J. M. Johnson Jun 17 1937
- Putnam to MacIntyre Jul 31 1937
- William Short to father Jul 1937
- Richard Southgate to Putnam May 8 1937
- Dept of State memo Jul 5 1937
- Foua Tofinga to Tom King
- Arnold True, weather forecasts for flight, Apr 6 1937
- RADM R. E. Waesche to Putnam Jun 7 1937
- J. S. Wynne, Chief, Airports Section, to R. L. Campbell Dec 14 1936
- Yau Fai Lum to
Gannon 1989
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Logs |
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Maps |
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Reports |
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- BAC Aircraft inspection report
- Richard Black Island Cruise Report
- Eric Chater Report
- James Collopy Letter
- Colorado Lookout
- Colorado Newssheets
- Daniel Cooper Report
- J. S. Dowell, Commander Lexington Group, Report of Earhart Search
- W. Friedell, Captain, Colorado, Report of Earhart Search
- Fred Hooven, Report on Navigational Technology
- James Kamakaiwi’s Diary
- John Lambrecht’s Report
- Report of the HMS Leith
- Lockheed Report 487, Electra Range Study
- Luke Field Crash Report
- Henry Maude Report on Gardner Island
- Admiral Murfin’s Report of Earhart
Search
- Fred Noonan, Report on Navigation to PanAm
- Fred Noonan Service Record
- Leigh Noyes, Commander Lexington, Report of Earhart Search
- Warner Thompson, USCG Itasca Cruise Report
- Warner Thompson, USCG Itasca Radio Transcripts: Earhart Flight
- USCG critique of a PanAmerican Airways Report on Proposed Joint Rescue Plan
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