'Turnback Tuesday' features talk by Amelia Earhart at Sterling Opera House in Derby

 

Turnback Tuesday remembers a visitor to Derby. The Woman’s Club of Derby invited the “First Lady of the Air” to speak at its March 16, 1936 meeting.

With the huge demand of members and residents to see Amelia Earhart, the meeting was moved to the Sterling Opera House to accommodate such a large attendance.

Amelia’s subject was “Aviation Adventures.” She spoke of her travels, what was needed to prepare plus dispelled rumors as to why she attempted such feats. Amelia entertained the audience with the details of her Pacific flight. She flew because she wished to do so.

With the interest of Miss Earhart, there was a great demand for a copy of her books from the local libraries.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.