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New perspectives on Pan Am's storied past

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Momentous beginnings, first steps taken, and foundations that shaped our world — All with a Pan Am connection.

Our first project explores the far-reaching impacts of Pan Am events, both large and small:

The Pan Am Building— Celebrating its 60th year, and the imagination, vision and history behind its creation.
Su per Clipper— An introduction to the B-314 flying boat: Juan Trippe's inspiration, and the people at Boeing who worked to launch the aircraft.
Pan Am 1932—
In the dynamic fifth year of its operation: A history rich with forgotten stories, brought to life in the "90 Years Ago" series by Eric Hobson.

RECURRING SPOTLIGHTS IN PAN AM DIGITAL LIBRARY'S CLIPPER HALL INCLUDE:

Pan Am Theater and Archival Insights—
Showing some of our proudest work — filled with newly digitized film, artifacts and photographs from our growing collection.

Advertising Pan Am—
Offering a close-up view of the enduring images that represented the company's messaging over time.

Pan Am Building and Chrysler Building by Harrison Forman, c. 1970s. Courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries.

WHAT TO SEE IN "GREAT EXPECTATIONS"

Detail of circa 1970s photo of the Pan Am Building by Harrison Foreman, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Library

Image courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Library

THE PAN AM BUILDING

At the Crossroads of the World: The momentum behind the creation of the Pan Am Building, from inception to construction, and its impact on New York City's skyline.

Greeting boarding Pan Am passengers on a Sikorsy S-40 flying boat, circa 1930s (PAHF Film collection).

Still from ""Linking the Americas," PAHF Film collection

PAN AM 1932

Stories of Pan Am's vital early development at the height of the Great Depression, from Eric Hobson's "90 Years Ago" series.

Boeing-314 at Lake Washington, 1938 (Courtesy of the Boeing Company).

The SUPER CLIPPER

An introduction to Pan Am's Greatest Flying Boat: Juan Trippe's inspiration and the people who designed and built the aircraft.

Pan Am Advertising. Circa 1940 Pan Am air cruises to South America poster (Don Thomas collection).

Poster from the Pan Am Historical Foundation/Don Thomas Collection

ADVERTISING PAN AM

An ongoing exhibit show how Pan Am stood apart in its messaging. From moving & still images to artistic illustrations, from colorful print ads to informative maps & brochures.