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Victor Rickard General Aviation Collection (MS-555)
Collection
Identifier: MS-555
Abstract
Victor Rickard was an early pilot in Schenectady, New York, and manager of the city’s airport from 1927-1931. He was also involved in U.S. Naval aviation during World War I and Army Air Services during World War II. The collection contains a photographs, pilot’s licenses and identification cards, newspaper clippings, and video footage.
Dates:
1925-2014; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1940
Found in:
Special Collections
Don Roetman Papers (MS-381)
Collection
Identifier: MS-381
Abstract
The Don Roetman Papers are a collection of materials primarily concerning helicopters. The collection includes materials concerning various helicopter and aircraft projects from his career, as well as a substantial amount of corporate materials from various helicopter companies.
Dates:
1928-2008; Majority of material found within 1960-1979
Found in:
Special Collections
John J. Rose Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-178
Abstract
Rose was a self-educated engineer and inventor who worked primarily on aviation engine developments leading to a total of 17 patents of his own invention. During his career with the Air Force, he was associated with aviation propulsion systems at McCook Field's Experimental Test Center from 1917 until his retirement in 1962. His papers cover both personal and technical subjects, however, the bulk of the collection is devoted to work-related materials including blueprints, patents, working...
Dates:
1914-1983
Found in:
Special Collections
Harley R. Schneider Northwest Vandalia Modification Center Collection (MS-557)
Collection
Identifier: MS-557
Abstract
Harley R. Schneider was an employee of Northwest Airlines Corp. Schneider was a civil engineer employed to modify World War II bombers at Northwest Airlines Corp. Modification Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Northwest Airlines expanded their facilities in 1943 which included a new Modification Center in Vandalia, Ohio. Schneider was reassigned to the Vandalia location in 1943. This collection consists of various materials from his time working at the Vandalia Modification Center including a...
Dates:
1943 - 1944; 2000
Found in:
Special Collections
H. Allan Sullivan Air Force Commendation Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-488
Abstract
Collection consists of 1 scrapbook assembled by H. Allan Sullivan. The materials contained therein are related to Sullivan's work with the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, his work at McCook Field, and as the editor of the Slipstream aviation magazine. The Scrapbook contains many commendations and merit awards. Also included are clippings and photographs. Scrapbook was purchased at an estate auction by Christine Stadium of Dayton, OH.
Dates:
1919-1953
Found in:
Special Collections
WACO Aircraft Company Photographic Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-343
Abstract
The WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio produced aircraft from 1923 through WWII. During that period, the company maintained professional photography services to record images of their products. Following the company's decision to cease all operation and during the liquidation of the original assets, Mr. Raymond H. Brandly legally acquired the WACO Aircraft Company's original factory photo negatives from the management of the company. This large collection of negatives and prints contains...
Dates:
1923-1965; Majority of material found within 1923-1946
Found in:
Special Collections
Sir Frank Whittle Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-241
Abstract
Sir Frank Whittle invented the jet propulsion engine, proposing the use of the gas turbine for jet propulsion in 1928. He patented his idea in 1930. The first jet aircraft flew in 1941. Whittle's engine technology was shared with the United States government and became the foundation for the American jet aircraft program. The papers in the collection document Whittle's invention of the jet engine and include correspondence, technical and design reports, photographs, charts, and engineering...
Dates:
1936-1964
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Brothers Addendum Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS-175
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of postcards, primarily of Wilbur Wright's time in France demonstrating the Flyer; and photographs (some of which are copies) of flight demonstrations in France and Germany, the Wright B Flyer, and awards and celebrations that include the Dayton Home Days parade in June 1909.
Dates:
1899-1967
Found in:
Special Collections
Wright Company Glass Plate Negative Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-398
Abstract
: The Wright Company Glass Plate Negative collection consists of 92 glass plate negatives, and 10 film negatives relating to the Wright Company, the Wright School of Aviation, flights at Kitty Hawk, N.C., celebrations and aviation events, and a series of unidentified children.
Dates:
1900-1913; 2009; Majority of material found within 1910-1911
Found in:
Special Collections
Ellis Wright First Flight Anniversary Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-595
Abstract
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, programs, first day issue Wright Brothers stamps, invitations, and photographs documenting Ellis Wright’s participation in the 45th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1949. Ellis Wright was a first cousin to Wilbur and Orville Wright.
Dates:
1909-1970
Found in:
Special Collections
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