Waco airplanes -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Clayton J. Brukner Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-109
Abstract
The Clayton J. Brukner Papers document the operation of an airplane manufacturing company, which was located in Troy, during the first half of the 20th century. The Collection consists of business records of the Waco Aircraft Company which was owned by Brukner, and various printed materials relating to aviation, books, journals, yearbooks, etc.
Dates:
1929-1965
Found in:
Special Collections
Pilot Log Book of John J. Hamilton
Collection
Identifier: SC-298
Abstract
This collection consists of one log book containing the flight information of John J. Hamilton in his WACO F2 Continental. All flights took off from East Dayton Airport between December, 1931 and September, 1932. In addition to the log book is one newspaper clipping detailing the granting of a pilot's license to Mr. Hamilton.
Dates:
1931 December-1932 September
Found in:
Special Collections
WACO Aircraft Company Photographic Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-343
Abstract
The WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio produced aircraft from 1923 through WWII. During that period, the company maintained professional photography services to record images of their products. Following the company's decision to cease all operation and during the liquidation of the original assets, Mr. Raymond H. Brandly legally acquired the WACO Aircraft Company's original factory photo negatives from the management of the company. This large collection of negatives and prints contains...
Dates:
1923-1965; Majority of material found within 1923-1946
Found in:
Special Collections
