Jimmy Woods, flying pioneer, (1989), 1933-89

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Series 10

Content Summary:

Jimmy Woods (1893-1975) was one of the pioneers and legends of Australian aviation. Woods served with the Royal Australian Airforce and later worked as a pilot with the Western Australian Airways. Woods was also the owner and operator of the Rottnest Island air service. He is known for his 'extraordinary skill and resourcefulness' as a pilot.

This series includes research papers relating to Lewis' biography of the aviator, Jimmy Woods. The papers include correspondence, Lewis' research letters and responses, a letter from Wood, his diary, interview transcripts, typescripts, a scrapbook of reviews and publicity notes, and four publications. There are two notebooks entitled 'Jimmy Woods' in series 2.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was purchased by the Library from Julie Lewis in 1996.

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