Evelyn Sharp
Curious Nebraska
Air Date: 11/15/2025
Evelyn Sharp, a young woman from Nebraska, made her dream of flying a reality during the Great Depression.
Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann stays on the ground to file this report on Nebraska's favorite aviatrix.
Guests, in order of appearance:
- Steffan Baker, Valley County Historical Society;
- Diane Ruth Armour Bartels, author, Sharpie: The Life Story of Evelyn Sharp - Nebraska's Aviatrix.
Diane Ruth Armour Bartels, author, Sharpie: The Life Story of Evelyn Sharp - Nebraska's Aviatrix
Steffan Baker, Lola, and Dorothy Andreesen at the Valley County Historical Society
Evelyn Sharp's grave at the Ord Cemetary
Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
Evelyn Sharp's grave at the Ord Cemetary
Evelyn Sharp's grave at the Ord Cemetary
Evelyn Sharp marker at Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
Valley County Historical Society
Evelyn Sharp memorabilia at the Valley County Historical Society
The tower installed for pilot Evelyn Sharp still works!
Evelyn Sharp memorabilia at the Valley County Historical Society (photo courtesy Janet Jones)
Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
display at Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord
Evelyn Sharp Field in Ord