On October 15, 1922, more than 2,000 gathered to see Bessie Coleman, an African-American woman and pilot, give an exhibition in Chicago. Portrait of Bessie Coleman, pilot. Date unknown. Photographer unknown. Want a copy of this photo?  > Visit our Rights and Reproductions Department and give them this number: ICHi-26774 Connect with the Museum     

On October 15, 1922, more than 2,000 gathered to see Bessie Coleman, an African-American woman and pilot, give an exhibition in Chicago. Portrait of Bessie Coleman, pilot. Date unknown. Photographer unknown.

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