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Aeronautics -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Aeronautical Ephemera Collection I

 Collection
Identifier: MS-37
Abstract

An artificial collection, gathered from many sources by a rare book seller, which includes trade brochures, honorary programs, passes, certificates and photographs on aviation from the early 20th century.

Dates: 1904-1929
Found in: Special Collections

Aviation Ephemera II

 Collection
Identifier: MS-156
Abstract

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

Dates: 1889-1986
Found in: Special Collections

Aviation Ephemera IV Collection (MS-226)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-226
Scope and Contents

A collection of materials relating to aviation, mostly pamphlets and journals. These materials were formerly a part of the pamphlet collection.

Dates: 1942-1988
Found in: Special Collections

Max Baker Aviation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-88
Abstract Max Baker was an engineer with a keen interest in the Wright Brothers and early aviation. His collection includes copies of his research papers on technical aspects of the invention of flight, copies of Wilbur Wright's diaries and correspondence with Chanute, copies of the Wrights' patents, photographs of Wright propellers, wind tunnels, and various other experimental equipment, Baker's correspondence with aviation experts and enthusiasts, and drawings and blueprints of Wright aircraft and...
Dates: 1904-1967
Found in: Special Collections

Bill's World War II Aviation Scrapbook (MS-678)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-678
Abstract

The scrapbook contains approximately 62 original photographs depicting the Lincoln Airplane and Flying School in Lincoln, Nebraska; the Fairchild factory at Hagerstown, Maryland; as well as scenes at Niagara Falls and Dayton, Ohio. Also included are several clippings from The Philadelphia Inquirer's U.S. Warplane Series (Nos. 7-24).

Dates: 1939-1941
Found in: Special Collections

Charles Wald Collection (MS-355) SELECTIONS in CORE Scholar

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MS-355 CORE Scholar
Dates: 1910 - 1912
Found in: Special Collections

Edward A. Korn Collection (MS-220) in CORE Scholar

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MS-220 CORE Scholar
Dates: 1910 - 1916
Found in: Special Collections

Ivan R. Gates Collection (MS-646)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-646
Abstract Ivan R. Gates was an Early Bird of Aviation, receiving his pilot’s license in 1911, and is credited with starting the first flying school on the west coast in California. The collection documents Gates’ aviation business enterprises, including the Gates Flying Circus, Gates Flying Service, and the New York-based Gates Aircraft Corporation, which manufactured the Gates Belgian RSV convertible monoplane/biplane. Gates’ wife Hazel was also a pilot. The majority of the collection is contained...
Dates: 1924-1930
Found in: Special Collections

Harvard-Boston Aero Meet Photographs (MS-338) SELECTIONS in CORE Scholar

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MS-338 CORE Scholar
Dates: 1910 - 1911
Found in: Special Collections

International Aero Vehicle Company Records (SC-389)

 Collection
Identifier: SC-389
Abstract

The International Aero Vehicle Company was incorporated in 1906 for the purpose of acquiring patents for the Charles Oliver Jones "orthopter" (ornithopter). The collection consists of 1 volume, including Articles of Incorporation, Constitution and By-Laws, meeting minutes, and assorted financial and administrative reports.

Dates: 1906 - 1910
Found in: Special Collections
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