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Account of Wilbur Wright's Flight at Le Mans (SC-223)
Collection
Identifier: SC-223
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two copies of a translated account of a 9 year-old French boy who was present at a demonstration flight that Wilbur Wright did near Le Mans, France in 1908. The translation is an extract from “Journal of a Child of the Belle Epoque.” The journal is a manuscript of Roger Verdier who wrote of his account. Included in the translation is an introduction as well as commentary by Regis Pluchet a French Journalist who sent this information to the creator of the...
Dates:
1908
Found in:
Special Collections
Aero Club of America Book (SC-163)
Collection
Identifier: SC-163
Scope and Contents
The book lists officers, governors, former officers, committees, and members of the Aero Club of America. Also included in the book is the constitution, by-laws, rules, listings of award winners, and various prizes offered for aviation achievement. Dated 1917.
Dates:
1917
Found in:
Special Collections
Aero Club of America Bulletin (SC-189)
Collection
Identifier: SC-189
Scope and Contents
Aero Club of America bulletin containing articles by various authors and photographs pertaining to aviation history.
Dates:
1912
Found in:
Special Collections
Aeronautical Ephemera Collection I
Collection
Identifier: MS-37
Abstract
An artificial collection, gathered from many sources by a rare book seller, which includes trade brochures, honorary programs, passes, certificates and photographs on aviation from the early 20th century.
Dates:
1904-1929
Found in:
Special Collections
Aeronautical Products Corporation Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-179
Abstract
The Aeronautical Products Corporation was based in Los Angeles and manufactured beacon lights to guide aircraft. Records include correspondence, photographs, printed materials, advertisements, and clippings.
Dates:
1920-1946; Majority of material found within 1929-1941
Found in:
Special Collections
Aeronautical Training Schools Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-64
Abstract
Contains lesson booklets, examination papers, correspondence, advertising, and lectures from two early correspondence schools involved in teaching aviation: The National Aero Institute and the American School of Aviation.
Dates:
1917-1919, 1925
Found in:
Special Collections
Aeronautical Wire Service Photos and Papers (SC-111)
Collection
Identifier: SC-111
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a variety of black and white aviation photos and newspaper clippings. Some of the material relates to the return of the Wright Flyer to the United States Smithsonian from England’s Science Museum.
Dates:
circa 1948
Found in:
Special Collections
Aeronca Photo and Negative (SC-199)
Collection
Identifier: SC-199
Scope and Contents
Negative and print copy of a high wing No. AT1145 Aeronca Plane, dated August 1935, Miami, Florida.
Dates:
1935
Found in:
Special Collections
Aerospace Medical Association Records (FSC-21)
Collection
Identifier: FSC-21
Abstract
The Aerospace Medical Association was founded in 1929 under the guidance of Louis H. Bauer, M.D., the first medical director of the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce (which later became the FAA). It’s mission is "dissemination of information as will enhance the accuracy of their specialized art...thereby affording a greater guarantee of safety to the public and the pilot, alike; and to cooperate... in furthering the progress of aeronautics in the United States." In general,...
Dates:
1929-1992
Found in:
Special Collections
Records of the Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs (SC-159)
Collection
Identifier: SC-159
Scope and Contents
Record book for the Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs, including constitution and minutes, dated Jan 1945 - Nov 1951
Dates:
1945-1951
Found in:
Special Collections
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