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Box 1

 Container

Contains 31 Results:

Memorabilia - Metal Printing Plates - Aircraft and Pilots - Unidentified, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Scope and Content From the Collection: William A. "Bill" Sweet, Jr. was the director and announcer for the National Air Shows from the early 1930s until his death in 1978. In his role as director, he was also the advance publicity man, arriving in town well in advance to promote the air show through whatever means possible -- radio and TV spots, lining up sponsors, distributing posters, and contacting the local newspaper with stories and photographs. The success of the air show was dependent on these activities -- and Bill Sweet...
Dates: undated