Want to know what was happening 34 years ago in the world of kiting? This 1976 calendar is a charming and informative peek to kiting's past, marking national and international festivals, the birthdays of kite notables like Wilbur Wright, and ever-important days like The First Day of Spring.

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Cover Photo (click image for larger version)

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April 1976 (click image for larger version)

The photographs chosen for each month capture a broad spectrum of the spirit of kiting - from a profile of Paul Garber at age 76, to a picture of children helping fly an exquisite Jalbert parafoil - each one gives us a little inspiration to keep preserving the history of this great pastime.

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"Dr. Curtis Marshall hauls in his giant Jalbert parafoil with the aid of sons Gray and Andy and friends. Trees or cars are used as anchors, and sometimes fliers get a physical (and psychological) lift. Photo by Anneke Davis." (click image for larger version)

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Can you recognize anyone in this photograph? First person to name three of the people shown wins a DF Logo Patch and your name here! Contest now over. Contest winner: Gary Hinze! (click image for larger version)

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Back Cover (click image for larger version)

Copyright 1975, Compiled by Valerie Govig for the Maryland Kite Society Gift of Ron and Marla Miller, March 2010