Fulton Flight and the Preparation of Glen H. Curtiss, 1908 - 1910
Scope and Contents
The second box comprises four folders, the contents of which describe: preparation of aviators (mostly regarding Glenn Hammond Curtiss); the Fulton Flight itself (Curtiss won the $10,000 by flying the 137 miles in two hours at an average speed of 54.07 mph at 1000 feet.); other proposed flights (e.g. St. Louis, Philadelphia); and miscellaneous.
Preparation of aviators; arrival to begin flights; Fulton Flight – Curtiss; Proposed other flights; Miscellaneous
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1910
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing the scrapbook; however, due to the very fragile and extremely brittle state of the pages, researchers are encouraged to use the microfilm of the scrapbook, when possible.
Extent
4 folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
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