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This episode explores the life of Nashville aviator Cornelia Fort, from her upbringing among Nashville's elite, to her service in the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Service, to her tragic death, becoming the first female pilot to die on active duty in United States history. To view documents discussed in this episode please visit the Tennessee State Library and Archives blog here.

The Tennessee State Library and Archives is happy to announce the creation of new podcast called Stories from the Sixteenth State. The podcast will examine the people, places, and events that have shaped Tennessee’s history. Check out our podcast’s homepage at storiesfromthesixteenthstate.podbean.com or the Tennessee State Library and Archives at sos.tn.gov/tsla