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Olive Ann Beech confounded Beech Aircraft and worked alongside her husband, Walter, during the 1930's and 1940's. After his death, she became President and CEO of the company, and transformed the company into a multimillion-dollar, international aerospace corporation. You may find information about her at the Wichita State University Library at http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/
She is a 20th century women in the main archives here because aviation is a 20th century pursuit.
With thanks to an anonymous contributor to our web site.