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Aviation Ephemera II

 Collection
Identifier: MS-156
Abstract

The collection consists of an unknown individual’s collection of magazines, pamphlets, photographs, and clippings related to aviation.

Dates: 1889-1986
Found in: Special Collections

Aviation Ephemera IV Collection (MS-226)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-226
Scope and Contents

A collection of materials relating to aviation, mostly pamphlets and journals. These materials were formerly a part of the pamphlet collection.

Dates: 1942-1988
Found in: Special Collections

Ivonette Wright Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-216
Abstract Ivonette Wright Miller was a niece of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the daughter of the Wright Brothers older brother, Lorin Wright. The collection consists of materials about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the Wright Family, and early aviation collected by Ivonette. The collection includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, journal articles, photographs, photograph albums, and memorabilia. Many of the photographs are original prints of pioneer aviators, Wright Family members, and friends. Other...
Dates: 1803-2007
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

William F. Yeager Aviation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-223
Abstract William F. Yeager was a military and commercial pilot, as well as an aviation photographer and collector who owned an aviation photography business. The collection consists of information about Yeager's WWII experience as a B-25 pilot in North Africa and his post-war flying experience as an Air Force and commercial pilot. The collection also contains flight training books, flying tools, correspondence, and aircraft history and design information. The bulk of the collection is more than...
Dates: 1925 - 1990
Found in: Special Collections
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