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Aviation Newspapers (SC-252)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-252

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two historical newspapers documenting accomplishments in aviation history: New York Times (May 14, 1908, "Wright Aeroplane Goes Three Miles"), and New York Herald Tribune (Apr. 30, 1926, "New Aircraft motor Succeeds").

Dates

  • Creation: 1908 May 14
  • Creation: 1926 Apr 30

Extent

0.65 linear feet (1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Both newspapers are quite fragile and require great care in handling.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by Brian Rihm in 2011.

Title
Guide to the Aviation Newspapers (SC-252)
Status
Completed
Date
2021 Aug 18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092