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Max Baker Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-88
Abstract
Max Baker was an engineer with a keen interest in the Wright Brothers and early aviation. His collection includes copies of his research papers on technical aspects of the invention of flight, copies of Wilbur Wright's diaries and correspondence with Chanute, copies of the Wrights' patents, photographs of Wright propellers, wind tunnels, and various other experimental equipment, Baker's correspondence with aviation experts and enthusiasts, and drawings and blueprints of Wright aircraft and...
Dates:
1904-1967
Found in:
Special Collections
James E. P. Sullivan Aviation Drawing Collection (MS-561)
Collection
Identifier: MS-561
Abstract
The collection pertains mainly to James E. P. Sullivan’s work as a designer at United Aircraft Products in Dayton, Ohio, during World War II, including such materials as company history, product literature, newsletters, and many parts drawings and designs. The collection also includes some material on the development of the Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft, a project for which James Sullivan’s father was chief engineer. A few photographs of people and aircraft are included also.
Dates:
1918-1951; Majority of material found within 1940-1946
Found in:
Special Collections
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- Aeronautics -- History 1
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- Photographs 1
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- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations 1 + ∧ less
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- Sullivan, H.A., 1892-1964 1
- Sullivan, James Edward Patrick, 1920-2009 1
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