No, that is not a picture of Dr. Jan Sherman.  It’s Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie, a dominating figure in the aviation arena, with roots right here in the mid-south!  On Friday, December 10, 2010, our guest speaker will be Dr. Jan Sherman.  Dr. Sherman chairs the Department of History at the University of Memphis.  She will be speaking about her book “Phoebe.”  This book is the story of Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie, an aviatrix with a fascinating history.  She played a central role in developing and legitimizing commercial and private aviation.  Come visit …