Women's Aviation Club of Los Angeles
The Women's Aviation Club of Los Angeles was formed sometime prior to 18 December 1909. It was later reported to be the first such club in the U.S. It was the intention of members to systematically take up the study of aircraft. The Club invited other prominent women of Los Angeles as prospective members to its 20 Dec. 1909 meeting in order to increase civic interest in and assist in publicity for the upcoming aviation week of the Aero Club of California.
Initial officers included Mrs. John D. Reavis, president; Mrs. Dick Ferris, Mrs. George Rector, and Mrs. Sydney Lee Grover, vice presidents; Miss Jesse M. Flint, secretary; and Mrs. G. H. McGinnis, treasurer. Under the club's auspices, 18 Jan. 1910 was designated "Ladies Day" at Aviation Field and members of the club and other women's clubs were to attend an informal reception to meet Madame Paulhan and American and French aviators. Professor Lowe was to lecture before members of the club on 20 Jan. 1910.
Sources
- 1909 LA Times, 18 Dec.; 1910 LAT, 16 Jan.; 1910 Aircraft, 1 Mar.
| Organization names | Women's Aviation Club of Los Angeles |
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| Country | US |
| Locations | Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, CA, California |
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| Scope | Local |
| Started aero | 1909 |
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