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[Photograph of field from plane]

Description: Photograph of men shaking hands with Ormer Locklear. Text on the reverse reads: "All the Aero Club of America and newspaper reporters and army officers first after I made the change at Atlantic City all shaking hands with me."
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Locklear publicity card]

Description: Photograph of a publicity envelope. Text on the reverse reads: "Publicity envelope used by Locklear Flying Circus. Addressed to Ormer's father. Mailed from Grand Rapids, Michigan, while Circus performing at West Michigan State Fair. September, 15-18, 1919. Credit: Locklear Family Collection."
Date: 1919~
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Clipping: Lieut. Ormer Locklear]

Description: Photograph of a newspaper clipping from The Billboard, dated June 28, 1919. Text on the clipping reads: "The ONE Big Sensation in Aviation: Lieut. Ormer Locklear changing from one aeroplane to another while flying 80 miles an hour, and performing unparalleled feats of aerobatics, scampering to all parts of a flying plane as low as 50 feet from ground."
Date: June 28, 1919
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Ormer Locklear over San Vicente Blue]

Description: Photograph of a biplane flying low to the ground. In the photograph, Ormer Locklear grips his arms on the edge of the wing as his lower body is lifted above the wing. Oil rigs are visible on the ground below. Men on the ground await the plane's arrival.
Date: 1920
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Ormer Locklear showing his hands]

Description: Photograph of Ormer Locklear showing the backs of his hands to the camera. Text on the reverse reads: "Ormer Locklear displays his famous hands to demonstrate their size. Note $1000 diamond ring on right hand he purchased from his press agent, Bill Pickens. Air Service identification bracelet on right wrist. Watch awarded by Minnesota State Fair on the other. 1920."
Date: 1920
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Ormer Locklear between wings]

Description: Photograph of Ormer Locklear holding onto a metal rod connecting the two wings of a biplane as he balances on the lowermost wing. He is smiling as he faces the camera. Locklear wears a leather jacket, an aviation cap, and protective goggles.
Date: unknown
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Locklear illustration]

Description: Photograph of illustration of Ormer Locklear standing in front of a plane. Text at the bottom of the photograph reads: "Ormer Locklear at a Los Angeles Air Show, Note Resemblance to Clark Gable."
Date: 1923~
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Clipping for Locklear reception]

Description: Photograph of newspaper clipping regarding Locklear's visit to Dallas, Texas. The title reads: "Locklear, Daredevil of Air, Will Hold Reception in Dallas, Friday, for Friends from Fort Worth; Will Fly at 2:30 PM."
Date: 1958
Creator: Stathis, Louis
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas
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