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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

International Aero Vehicle Company Records (SC-389)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-389
Abstract

The International Aero Vehicle Company was incorporated in 1906 for the purpose of acquiring patents for the Charles Oliver Jones "orthopter" (ornithopter). The collection consists of 1 volume, including Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, and assorted financial and administrative reports.

Dates: 1906 - 1910
Found in: Special Collections

Walter Matthews Jefferies Aviation Collection (MS-344)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-344
Abstract The Walter Matthews Jefferies Aviation Collection consists of more than 15,000 photographs and over 1100 books, pamphlets, and journals. The bulk of the photographs pertain to aviation from the 1930s to the 1960s. Most of the photographs document military aircraft produced by a variety of aircraft manufacturers. However, the collection also contains a significant number of photographs taken by movie studios during the filming of aviation-themed movies. A large amount of technical manuals...
Dates: 1917-2002
Found in: Special Collections
  • UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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  • SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES
  • 3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY
  • DAYTON, OHIO 45435
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