Collection of training material of a United Air Lines female flight attendant
Language: English
Published by v.p., United Airlines et al., 1960
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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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V.p.: United Airlines et al, 1963-1970. Collection of training and insurance materials for an early career United Air Lines female flight attendant (i.e. "stewardess"). Collection includes nine brochures, pamphlets, training manuals, and an unrecorded cocktail book What Every Stewardess Should Know; four pieces of ephemera; and two autograph letters from satisfied customers. Light to moderate wear to materials, else a Very Good and sound collection. None of the published material separately catalogued in OCLC as of October 2026. Highlights include: a) Autograph letter dated April 1969 from a satisfied customer presented to the attendant as "An Orchid for you" with a personalized note from the manager Linda Collins ("This is certainly a fine start to your career as a stewardess!"). In the letter the customer describes upgrading his ticket and "I'm extremely glad I did. The food was excellent and it was only exceeded by the service of your stewardesses." b) Another autograph letter "Orchid for you" commendation, dated May 1969. "On May 14, I flew from San Francisco to Los Angeles and I really had a great flight. As I fly quite often, I am aware of how difficult a night commuter can be for the girls maintaining their enthusiasm etc. On my flight, all the girls were courteous and helpful.With girls like these, I am certain you will enjoy the greatest success." c) Airplane and Airport Hazards. Chicago: Stewardess Training School, O'Hare Field / Denver, CO: United Air Lines Flight Training Center, 1963. Octavo; publisher's white pictorial card wrappers; [24]pp.; halftone illus. throughout. Cartoon-heavy safety brochure warning against "thoughtless behavior" and avoiding such dangers as the suction of the jet engine ("great enough to ingest a man when too close!"); walking underneath airplane wings and fuselage; smoking on ramp or in hangars; and staying away from the jet blast, whose temperature can reach 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. d) Amendment and Agreement between United Air Lines, Inc. and the Air Line Stewardesses and Flight Stewards in the service of the United Air Lines, Inc. 1969. Xeroxed side-stapled document; [30]ll. e) Certificate of Insurance United Air Lines. N.d. Octavo; publisher's white pictorial staplebound wrappers; 66pp. f) Constitution and By-Laws of the Air Lines Pilots Association (Steward and Stewardess Division). Washington, DC: Home Office, 1970. Amended edition. Octavo; publisher's green printed card wrappers; 77pp. g) Credit Union Handbook for UAL Employees. 1968. 12mo; publisher's pictorial staplebound card wrappers; 15pp.; duotone illus. Provides detailed information on the UA employee credit union, including a chart for loan rates h) Pampers Page: Some Self-Analysis. Mimeographed broadside signed in text by Joyce Del Pesco, "Appearance Counselor." i) Visit with the President. 1967. Oblong octavo; publisher's pictorial staplebound self-wrappers; 12pp. A q&a with United Air Lines president G.E. Keck. Q: "Are employees eligible to become 100,000 Milers?" A: No. Q: "Why is it not possible for a female employee to get a leave of absence for pregnancy? A: It is possible to obtain a leave of absence, circumstances dependent. Q: "I have been receiving right wing political propaganda in my company mail box. What measures can be taken to prevent this? A: Alert the local manager. k) What Every Stewardess Should Know. N.d. Small 12mo; pictorial staplebound card wrappers; 16pp. Small booklet on serving liquor and alcoholic beverages, concluding with recipes for popular mixed drinks like a Bloody Mary, Daiqiri, or Manhattan. k) You and United Air Lines. 1967. 12mo; publisher's pictorial staplebound wrappers; [4],90pp.; duotone illus. throughout. Detailed handbook for all personnel, including chapters on absence with pay, collective bargaining, conduct, library facilities with branches in Chicago and San Francisco, sick leave, uniforms, etc. l) Your Free & Reduced Fare Transportation Privileges. 1968. Quarto; publisher's.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Collection of training material of a United Air Lines female flight attendant
- Author
- United Air Lines
- Publisher
- v.p., United Airlines et al.
- Publication year
- 1960
- Condition
- Very Good
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- Archives and Collections, Transportation, Women
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