1958 · Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois: United Air Lines, 1958. Near-fine.. Four (4) printed items promoting careers in aviation with United Airlines, with the aim of recruiting the best and brightest during the exciting “Age of Aviation” in the 1950s. Each is illustrated with photos of sharply dressed pilots and stewardesses, as well as workers behind the scenes such as mechanics, ground workers, and passenger agents. One of the items is written in the style of a children’s story, to promote the career paths to children considering what they want to be when they grow up. Provides interesting insight into the industry at the time, and how it promoted itself.
"Your Future in Air Transportation". Chicago: United Air Lines, [1957]. Single vol. (8.5" by 5.5"), pp. 16, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps with photo of plane landing on front. Recruitment booklet emphasizing the exciting opportunities during the "Age of Flight" with United. Briefly describes each career path, gives vague guidelines for requirements.
“Mike and Nancy Learn About Airline Workers”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1957. Photo-illus. bifolium measuring 9.75” by 6.75”). Image of young boy and girl walking with a pilot towards a plane on the front. A children’s story in large type promoting careers in aviation to young children.
“List of FREE Aviation Education materials and services”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1958. Three-fold pamphlet measuring 9” by 4” folded. List of publications and resources for teachers about aviation and careers in aviation, lists United’s sales offices, blank mail-in order form.
“The Airport and You”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1958. Single vol. (8.5” by 5.5”), pp. 12, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps with image of an airport from a bird’s-eye view. Provides students with an overall view of how large municipal airports work. (Inventory #: 23001340)
"Your Future in Air Transportation". Chicago: United Air Lines, [1957]. Single vol. (8.5" by 5.5"), pp. 16, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps with photo of plane landing on front. Recruitment booklet emphasizing the exciting opportunities during the "Age of Flight" with United. Briefly describes each career path, gives vague guidelines for requirements.
“Mike and Nancy Learn About Airline Workers”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1957. Photo-illus. bifolium measuring 9.75” by 6.75”). Image of young boy and girl walking with a pilot towards a plane on the front. A children’s story in large type promoting careers in aviation to young children.
“List of FREE Aviation Education materials and services”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1958. Three-fold pamphlet measuring 9” by 4” folded. List of publications and resources for teachers about aviation and careers in aviation, lists United’s sales offices, blank mail-in order form.
“The Airport and You”. Chicago: United Air Lines, 1958. Single vol. (8.5” by 5.5”), pp. 12, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps with image of an airport from a bird’s-eye view. Provides students with an overall view of how large municipal airports work. (Inventory #: 23001340)
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