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National Museum of the United States Air Force

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Air Force Museum Wright Brothers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-157
Abstract

Consists of articles, letters, speeches, and clippings pertaining to the Wright Brothers collected by the Air Force Museum at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. Subjects covered include removal of Wright buildings from Dayton, interviews and personal history of the Wrights, the Smithsonian-Langley controversy, obituaries, funerals, and miscellaneous aviation materials.

Dates: 1922-1978

Charles Crickmore Aviation Photograph Collection (SC-162)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-162
Abstract

Collection of photographs which appear to have been taken during the Korean War.

Dates: circa 1945-circa 1950; 1980

National Museum of the United States Air Force Move Booklet (SC-302)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-302
Scope and Contents

This booklet documents the moving of the Air Force Museum's aircraft from their old location to their new home in 1971. It details the logistics of transporting the aircraft and also contains a number of photographs of each of the aircraft in various stages of the move. The booklet was the property of Robert Countrymen who worked at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and took part in the move.

Dates: 1971

William F. Patterson Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-424
Abstract

William F. Patterson, a prominent commercial photographer in the Dayton area, has been photographing the work of local architects, businesses, and events since the 1960s. This collection includes approximately 20,000 negatives, slides, transparencies, and photographs taken by Patterson for commercial clients and placement in books, advertisements, catalogs, and brochures. Patterson's work also includes approximately 10,000 images from his travels throughout Europe and North America.

Dates: 1967-1993; Majority of material found within 1980-1989

Timmerman Civilian Flight Training Collection (MS-569)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-569
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of civilian flight training manuals, VHS videos, and audiocassettes, produced by King’s, Flight Tech, and Sporty’s. Some items include Dr. Timmerman’s handwritten notes in the margins.

Dates: circa 1985-2002

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Subject
Aeronautics -- Study and teaching 1
Audiocassettes 1
Austria 1
Commercial photography 1
Dayton (Ohio) -- History 1