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Aviation Ephemera II

 Collection
Identifier: MS-156

Scope and Contents

The Aviation Ephemera II consists of three series. Within each series, the folders are arranged chronological than alphabetical within each given date.

Series I, Publications, includes magazines, pamphlets and brochures, dating from 1889 to 1986, with some undated. The magazines entitled L’Illustration are written in French, and the magazines entitled Flugsport are written in German.

Series II, Memorabilia, includes materials such as event programs, a stamp collection, flip-out book, and other souvenir type items. Materials in Series II date from 1909 to 1978, with some undated.

Series III, Photographs, includes aerial shots and airplanes, all of which are undated.

Dates

  • Creation: 1889-1986

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Extent

3 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

French

German

Abstract

The collection consists of an unknown individual’s collection of magazines, pamphlets, photographs, and clippings related to aviation.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 3 series:

Series I:
Publications, 1889-1986
Series II:
Memorabilia, 1909-1978
Series III:
Photographs, undated

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenances of the individual items in this collection are unknown.

Separated Materials

Oversize materials from throughout the collection have been removed to Box 8.

Title
Guide to Aviation Ephemera II (MS-156)
Status
Completed
Author
Marjorie Brown
Date
1986 May
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2009: Finding aid inventory revised by Sara Boteler

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