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Rudi Berndt Papers (MS-632)
Collection
Identifier: MS-632
Abstract
Berndt was a German scientist who came to the U.S.A. as part of Operation Paperclip at the close of WWII. His collection primarily documents his work in parachute development, in both Germany and the United States, from the WWII era through the Cold War. Materials include photographs, scientific test notes, educational records, security investigation reports, German identification papers, resumes, memoir, and other documents.
Dates:
1927-2003; Majority of material found within 1937-1953
Found in:
Special Collections
Sir Frank Whittle Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-241
Abstract
Sir Frank Whittle invented the jet propulsion engine, proposing the use of the gas turbine for jet propulsion in 1928. He patented his idea in 1930. The first jet aircraft flew in 1941. Whittle's engine technology was shared with the United States government and became the foundation for the American jet aircraft program. The papers in the collection document Whittle's invention of the jet engine and include correspondence, technical and design reports, photographs, charts, and engineering...
Dates:
1936-1964
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
