In loving memory of
Amelia Earhart
June 24, 1897
She was a pioneering American aviator who became one of the world's most famous pilots before mysteriously disappearing in 1937.
A life connected to others
Family, friends, and loved ones
The people and relationships held close throughout Amelia Earhart’s life.
Amelia "Amy" Otis Earhart
Her mother, Amy, came from an affluent, prominent family in Atchison, Kansas, and used her inheritance to help support the family and protect her daughters from their father's financial troubles
Samuel "Edwin" Stanton Earhart
Her father, Edwin, was a railroad lawyer whose struggle with severe alcoholism caused financial instability and frequent moves for the family.