Mrs. Sally Halterman on a motorcycle in Washington DC, September 15, 1937. 1st woman granted a motorcycle in Washington DC


First of fair sex to obtain motorcycle license in Capital. Washington, , Sept. 15. Although she weights only 88 pounds--one-third of the machine she rides, Mrs. Sally Halterman is the first woman to be granted a license to operate a motorcycle in the District of Columbia. She is 27 years old and 4 feet, 11 inches tall. Immediately after receiving her permit, Mrs. Halterman was initiated into the Motorcycle Club - the only girl ever to be accorded this honor


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