Amelia Earhart was a famous aviator who disappeared while trying to fly around the world. There are many theories about where she disappeared to and why.
Books on the Topic
Search the library’s online catalog, Athena, to find books about Amelia Earhart. (The catalog will only work from one of Hesser College’s five campsues.)
Don’t forget to check the encyclopedias!
Suggested Web Resources
Amelia Earhart Biography - Includes a brief history of her life, her last flight, and a comprehensive list of other resources.Official Amelia Earhart Website - Created by Amelia Earhart’s family, this site has a wide variety of information including brief facts, a biography, and quotes.
Naval Historical Center - Amelia Earhart - Provides access to Navy records relating to Amelia Earhart as well as a brief biography.
Amelia Earhart Timeline - A timeline of Amelia Earhart’s life created by The Nintey Nines.
Ace Pilot’s Amelia Earhart - Provides speculation about what may have happened to Amelia Earhart, her flight plan, and links to other resources.
FBI's Investigation - Provides the report issued by the FBI after having investigated a navigator's bookcase that was suspected to be from Earhart’s aircraft.
The Earhart Project - A collection of resources pertaining to Earhart’s life and disappearance.
Suggested Journal Resources
Search the journal database, Academic Search Premier, in EBSCOhost, with the following terms to find articles about Amelia Earhart:
- “Earhart, Amelia” AND disappear*
- Earhart, Amelia
Also try the database, MasterFILE Premier (EBSCOhost) for biographies about Amelia Earhart.