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Reinhold Gross Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-433
Abstract
Reinhold Gross was a mechanical engineer who specialized in parachutes and related equipment. Researchers studying his collection of papers can gain insight into aviation engineering during the middle of the 20th century, particularly in Dayton (Ohio). His papers include patents, blueprints, certificates, photographs, correspondence, technical reports, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1952-1972
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
World War II Aviation News Clippings Scrapbook (MS-520)
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-520
Abstract
This scrapbook contains news clippings of aircraft and aviation events around the Miami Valley and the nation in the World War II era. Many of the clippings come from Dayton’s newspapers at the time, the Journal, the Herald, and the Daily News. Some clippings were taken from magazines. The creator of the scrapbook is unknown.
Dates:
Circa 1939-1945
Found in:
Special Collections
