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Extent:

140 Digital images

0.39 Cubic feet

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Digital images

Date:

circa 1905-1914; 1921; 1931

Summary:

Copy photographs of pre-WWI aircraft from the L'Aérophile Collection at the Library of Congress.

Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of copies of 140 individual photographs held in the L'Aérophile Collection within the Technical Reports, and Standards Collection of the Science, Technology, and Business Division at the Library of Congress. Images depict early aviation, aircraft, and airshows primarily in France. Most of the photographs originate from French news photography agencies such as Rol, Branger, and Meurisse before World War I. Only a photograph of a Caudron C.39 Hydroaeroplane in 1921 and another of Lucien Bossoutrot in 1931 are outside this period. Also included in this collection is a series by artist Michel "Mich" Liebaux of caricatures of aviation and automobile personalities.

Arrangement:

Unarranged.

Biographical / Historical:

In January 1893, the French journalist Georges Besançon (1866-1934) in collaboration with the Union Aérophile de France started to publish a monthly illustrated revue L'Aérophile. Early issues were devoted to ballooning and related subjects. As heavier-than-air craft were created, the coverage changed to include all aspects of aviation and aeronautics. While the scope of the coverage was devoted primarily to French aviators and activities, international items of interest were reported as well.

Publication of L'Aérophile stopped abruptly in August 1947. The research collection of the editorial office was put up for sale, including the photograph "morgue" and was subsequently purchased by the Library of Congress (LC). Although items were apparently removed from the collection before it reached LC, the collection still contains an estimated 30,000 photographs as well as a large amount of related material including correspondence on aeronautics, manuscripts, design details for aircraft, engines, wings, brakes, etc., and information and brochures about and from early aircraft companies, designers and pilots.

Provenance:

Library of Congress, Gift, 2001, NASM.2001.0066

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Aeronautics -- 1903-1916  Search this

Curtiss, General, Aircraft  Search this

Nieuport Aircraft Family  Search this

Voisin Aircraft Family  Search this

Citation:

L'Aérophile Photographs, Acc. 2001.0066, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.2001.0066

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg2eb5d93ad-618e-45e6-911a-a0b0ec32a7b2

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-2001-0066

Manufacturer:

Lycoming (Williamsport, Pennsylvania)  Search this

Dimensions:

Diameter 154.9 cm (61 in.), Length 308.2 cm (121.35 in.)

Type:

PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1945

Credit Line:

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Museum.

Inventory Number:

A19781379000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar:

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fab73e10-ce43-4825-b92b-2dae2cdb743f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19781379000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Dimensions:

Overall: 338 x 1021cm, 4092kg, 1304cm (11ft 1 1/16in. x 33ft 5 15/16in., 9021.2lb., 42ft 9 3/8in.)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1943

Credit Line:

Transferred from the United States Navy.

Inventory Number:

A19610107000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

World War II Aviation

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91bb187c4-ac70-437c-8bf7-fbac1766cab4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19610107000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 8.7 m (28 ft 6 in)

Length: 8.4 m (27 ft 8 in)

Height: 4.2 m (13 ft 8 in)

Weight, empty: 3,488 kg (7,690 lb)

Weight, gross: 6,121 kg (13,494 lb)

Top speed: 777 km/h (483 mph)

Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 3,100 hp (modified)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1948

Credit Line:

Gift of the Fighter Aircraft Museum

Inventory Number:

A19770989000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Aerobatic Flight

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92d42714d-6a33-4244-b268-76b25331d43d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19770989000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum, titanium, aluminized Mylar and aluminized Kapton blankets

Dimensions:

Overall: 21 ft. 5 1/2 in. × 21 ft. 5 1/2 in., 8499.9lb. (654 × 654cm, 3855.5kg)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19711598000

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv950f30cee-381e-4341-ad61-757e6416e7ac

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19711598000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Aluminum

Ferrous Alloy

Synthetic Fibers

Paint

Dimensions:

Overall: 47 × 30.5 × 11.4cm (18 1/2 × 12 × 4 1/2 in.)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19711598019

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9819254e9-509e-485f-9c07-bc45f31c60c6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19711598019

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum

Mylar

Adhesive

Ink

Dimensions:

Overall (Bracket): 5.6 × 1.3 × 0.2cm (2 3/16 × 1/2 × 1/16 in.)

Overall (Mylar): 12.7 × 2.7 × 0.2cm (5 × 1 1/16 × 1/16 in.)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19711598022

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv941f09b98-f610-4f2d-b0d0-e50a7a879466

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19711598022

Manufacturer:

General Electric Company  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum, Plastic, Steel, Stainless Steel, Paper, Rubber (Silicone), Cadmium Plating, Magnesium, Titanium, Gold Plating, Brass, Copper, Acrylic (Plexiglas), Paint

Dimensions:

Storage (Rehoused on aluminum pallet with three additional objects): 123.8 × 174.6 × 145.4cm, 231.3kg (48 3/4 × 68 3/4 × 57 1/4 in., 510lb.)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Electrical Power

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Gift of the General Electric Company, Aircraft Engine Group

Inventory Number:

A19731128000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv937e824ef-dcee-4d10-a3b8-beff85a3c809

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19731128000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum, titanium, gold-coated mylar foil

Dimensions:

Other: 275 in. tall (legs extended) x 372 in. wide (diagonally with landing gear extended) (698.5 x 944.88cm)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.

Inventory Number:

A19740495000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fd280ade-bcea-4692-bca5-a1dd7e2c426e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19740495000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum, titanium

Dimensions:

Overall (including dolly): 21 ft. tall x 14 ft. 1 in. wide, 8500 lb. (640.1 x 429.3cm, 3855.6kg)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19740648000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98914e424-a117-488f-8581-68a70598f2f0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19740648000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation  Search this

Materials:

Aluminum

Dimensions:

Overall: 275 in. tall x 372 in. diameter (698.5 x 944.88cm)

Other (Legs extended): 275in. (698.5cm)

Other (Diagonally, legs extended): 372in. (944.88cm)

Type:

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Test Vehicles

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19740659000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dbfd3463-411f-4f04-9a84-36222e345f6a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19740659000

Manufacturer:

Cessna Aircraft Company, Inc.  Search this

Materials:

All-metal

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft)

Length: 8 m (26 ft 2 in)

Height: 2.3 m (7 ft 9 in)

Weight, empty: 670 kg (1,480 lb)

Weight, gross: 1,157 kg (2,550 lb)

Top Speed: 264 km/h (165 mph)

Engine: Continental O-470-A, 225 hp

Estimated display hanging weight: 1263 lbs.

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1952-1981

Credit Line:

Donated by Cessna Aircraft Company, Inc.

Inventory Number:

A19760976000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e7dfc5c3-84cb-4664-9e93-db8af19e6f32

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19760976000

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aircraft Corp.  Search this

Materials:

Overall: Aluminum

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft)

Length: 11.7 m (38 ft 4 in)

Height: 3.7 m (12 ft)

Weight, gross: 3,630 kg (8,000 lb)

Weight, empty: 2,486 kg (5,475 lb)

Type:

CRAFT-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1952

Credit Line:

Transferred from United States Navy, Office of the Secretary

Inventory Number:

A19840405000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station:

Business Aviation

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96dacfbe8-a5ef-4778-8526-6aed23ee7b8d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19840405000

Creator:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation  Search this

Names:

Curtiss-Wright Airports Corporation  Search this

Keystone Aircraft Corp  Search this

Extent:

212.29 Cubic feet (598 boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Motion pictures (visual works)

Reports

Drawings

Financial records

Date:

1868-1972

bulk 1925-1949

Summary:

This collection consists of the corporate records of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Included in the collection are technical and engineering reports of Curtiss-Wright Airplane Division's operations in St. Louis (Robertson), MO (1935-1945) and Buffalo, NY, (1932-1945), as well as AAS Material Division and AAF Air Technical Services Command memorandum reports collected by Curtiss-Wright's St. Louis and Buffalo technical reference libraries. The collection also contains the files of Curtiss-Wright's Patent Department, which hold records of patents filed by Curtiss-Wright and patent-infringement cases involving Curtiss-Wright. Also included in the collection are specifications issued by and photos commissioned by the Keystone Aircraft Corporation (Huff-Daland Airplanes, Inc. until March 1927), which had been acquired by Wright in 1928 along with Loening Aeronautical Engineering Corp., and formed the Keystone Division of Curtiss-Wright until 1932 when Keystone's Bristol, PA factory closed its doors. The collection also contains financial records of the Curtiss-Wright Airports Corporation, which was liquidated in 1936, as well as an extensive negative collection featuring Curtiss-Wright aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s, concentrated especially on the war years.

Scope and Contents:

The Curtiss-Wright Corporation Records collection contains approximately 212 cubic feet of material. The collection contains the following material:

Army Air Service Material Division & Army Air Force Technical Services Command Memo

Reports & Technical Reports which include testing of various Curtiss-Wright models of aircraft and/or various parts of aircraft

Technical & Engineering Reports from the St. Louis, MO plant [Robertson] & Buffalo, NY plant

Patents, Patent Dockets, Patent Serial numbers, Suits, License Agreements, Patents filed by Curtiss-Wright & Patent Infringement Cases [1800s to 1940s]

Miscellaneous Research Files

Corporate & Financial Records [1923 to 1972]

Correspondence

Blueprint Drawings

Advertisements from Newspapers & Magazines in Scrapbooks

Engine Decals

Photographs

Negatives & Glass Plates

Arrangement:

This collection was arranged into Series and Subseries:

Series I: Curtiss-Wright Corporation Records

Subseries I: Corporation Reports\Records Subseries II: Patents Subseries III: Patent Serial Numbers Subseries IV: Patent Application/Dockets Subseries V: Patent Litigation Subseries VI: Aircraft & Engine Designations arranged by Designation Subseries VII: Photographs Subseries VIII: Keystone Aircraft Corporation Subseries IX: Oversize Scrapbooks of Advertising Material, Newspaper Clippings

Series II: Technical Reports

Subseries I: Air Corps Materiel Division, Reports [ACMR] Subseries II: Buffalo Reports Subseries III: St. Louis

Series III: Glass Format Photography

Series IV: 1969 Accretion - Listing of Archival Material

Series V: Master Print Books [this part of the collection has not been processed]

Historical note:

An historic event in aviation occurred on June 26, 1929 when two major aircraft companies: the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company merged with the Wright Aeronautical Corporation to form the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. After this merger, the former Wright organization took over all of the engine and propeller manufacture while Curtiss concentrated on airplanes. This merger was completed by organizing two major divisions under their original names, but under the direction of a corporate headquarters located in New York City. However, there was a recognized separation of spirit as well as specialized facilities that was never completely resolved in succeeding years. The election of former Wright personnel to key corporate positions soon led to Wright becoming the dominant division. At the height of the Lindbergh Boom during the 1920s and 1930s, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation was made up of the following identified organizations: The Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company; The Curtiss-Caproni Corporation; The Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company; The Keystone Aircraft Corporation; The Moth Aircraft Corporation; The Travel Air Manufacturing Company; The Wright Aeronautical Corporation; Curtiss-Wright Flying Service; The Curtiss-Wright Sales Corporation; The Curtiss-Wright Export Corporation. Curtiss-Wright was quickly becoming the 'General Motors of the Air' until the great depression in October 1929. Sales dropped and Curtiss-Wright was forced to close certain satellite plants and transfer some of their product lines to the St. Louis facility. It looked like even the Buffalo plants would also have to close when Curtiss-Wright received an order from Colombia, South America for Hawks and Falcons. This was the largest military order to Curtiss since the war. The Colombia sale saved the Curtiss-Wright organization at this low point in its history. This order kept the production lines going until new military and civil markets began to open up as the depression waned and the build-up for World War II began. During the U.S. military build-up prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, all existing Curtiss-Wright plants were expanded and new aircraft factories were built at Columbus, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. The dropping of the two atomic bombs on Japan resulted in an unexpected early end to World War II. All of the major U.S. airplane builders including Curtiss-Wright were hit by massive contract cancellations because of the Japanese surrender. In 1946 Curtiss-Wright had only two experimental military models at hand for postwar delivery and no assurance of production orders. Curtiss-Wright was forced to shut down all airplane plants and transfer all units of the Aeroplane Division to their Columbus Plant. The eventual sale of the Airplane Division to North American included design rights to the former Curtiss-Wright airplanes. The Curtiss-Wright Airplane Division, which manufactured airframes, finally closed down in 1951.

Provenance:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, gift, XXXX, 1969

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access.

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Curtiss, General, Aircraft  Search this

Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States  Search this

Curtiss-Wright aircraft  Search this

Aeronautics, Military  Search this

Genre/Form:

Motion pictures (visual works)

Reports

Drawings

Financial records

Citation:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation Records, Acc. XXXX-0067, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.XXXX.0067

See more items in:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation Records

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg21b19fbef-7db3-4c81-be86-3bb02ecbfee0

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-xxxx-0067

Creator:

Head, Howard, 1914-1991 (inventor, business executive)  Search this

Names:

Head Ski Company.  Search this

Prince Manufacturing, Inc.  Search this

Bruner, Wally, 1931-  Search this

Budge, Dan  Search this

Cash, Pat  Search this

Cosby, Bill, 1937-  Search this

Douglas, Mike, 1925-  Search this

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006  Search this

Francis, Arlene  Search this

Savalas, Telly, 1924-  Search this

Shore, Dinah, 1917-1994  Search this

Shriver, Pam  Search this

Tiriac, Ian  Search this

Van Patten, Dick, 1928-  Search this

Watson, Tom  Search this

Extent:

11 Cubic feet (25 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Videodiscs

Tax records

Patents

Advertisements

Audiocassettes

Clippings

Dictaphone cassettes

Drawings

Correspondence

Photographs

Date:

1926-1991

bulk 1955-1991

Scope and Contents:

The Head Papers, 1926-1991, consist of correspondence, calendars, notes, company records (Head Ski Company and Prince Manufacturing Inc.), drawings, sketches, advertisements, product information, photographs, and slides documenting the development and design of both the Head ski and Prince oversized tennis racket. The collection is arranged into eight series:

Arrangement:

The collection is divided into eight series.

Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1926-1991

Series 2: Correspondence and Writings, 1943-1991

Series 3: Head Ski Company Records, 1943-1990

Series 4: Head Ski Company Reunion Materials, 1986

Series 5: Prince Manufacturing, Inc. Records, 1971-1991

Series 6: Historical Collection Materials, 1986-1991

Series 7: Posters, undated

Series 8; Audiovisual Materials, 1940s-1991

Biographical / Historical:

Howard Head was born July 31, 1914 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended William Penn Charter and graduated from Harvard in 1936 with a degree in engineering. From 1939 to1947, Head worked for Glenn L. Martin Company as a riveter and engineer. He left Martin and founded the Head Ski Company in Timonium, MD in 1948. The former aircraft engineer, developed, designed, manufactured, and marketed the first metal laminate skis in 1950 called the "Head Standard" which revolutionized the ski industry. These skis were made of two layers of aluminum bonded around a core of plywood at very high pressure; the outer layer was made of plastic. By 1952, Head introduced skis with edges made of tempered steel. His skis were lighter and faster than wood and earned the nickname "cheaters" by the industry. In 1969, Head introduced a fiberglass/metal ski, but this ski combined with a diversified product line of javelin and aluminum tennis rackets could not strengthen his company nor stop a takeover by AMF in 1970. In 1968, Head formed a tennis division of Head Sports Inc., to develop a metal tennis racket which he introduced at the U.S. Open in 1969. After Head sold his interests in Head Sports Inc., he became chairman of the board for Prince Manufacturing Inc., in 1971. He decided to enlarge the width and length of the traditional tennis racket, more than doubling its "sweet spot." He developed and patented a line of new aluminum rackets and introduced the "Prince Advantage" in 1976. The Prince racket company was sold to Cheesebrough Ponds in 1982. Head, who died in 1991, revolutionized both the ski and tennis industries.

Related Materials:

Artifacts donated to the National Museum of American History, Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997, include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.

Separated Materials:

Materials at the National Museum of American History

Artifacts were donated to the Division of Cultural History (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) on May 19, 1997,and include downhill skis, ski poles, ski boots, ski bindings, cross sections of downhill skis, competition medals, Prince tennis rackets, and racket covers.

Provenance:

This collection was donated to the National Museum of American History by Martha Head and The Howard and Martha Head Fund, Inc., May 19, 1997.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for redsearch. No reference copies of audiovisual materials available at this time.

Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Topic:

Tents  Search this

Inventions -- 20th century  Search this

Philanthropists  Search this

Rackets (Sporting goods)  Search this

Sporting goods industry  Search this

Skis and skiing  Search this

Genre/Form:

Videodiscs

Tax records

Patents

Advertisements

Audiocassettes

Clippings

Dictaphone cassettes

Drawings -- 20th century

Correspondence -- 1930-1950

Photographs -- 20th century

Citation:

Howard Head Papers, 1926-1991, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Identifier:

NMAH.AC.0589

See more items in:

Howard Head Papers

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89351eb2d-8d33-4b79-8226-aae217765546

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0589

Container:

Box 1 of 6

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-185, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Printing and Photographic Services, Audiovisual Records

See more items in:

Audiovisual Records

Audiovisual Records / Box 1

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-sia-fa14-185-refidd1e261

Container:

Box 1 of 6

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-185, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Printing and Photographic Services, Audiovisual Records

See more items in:

Audiovisual Records

Audiovisual Records / Box 1

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-sia-fa14-185-refidd1e272

Collection Creator:

Fulton, Garland, 1890-1974  Search this

Container:

Box 29, Folder 5

Type:

Archival materials

Text

Date:

undated

Collection Restrictions:

No restrictions on access.

Collection Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at http://airandspace.si.edu/permissions

Collection Citation:

Garland Fulton Collection, Accession XXXX-0101, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

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Garland Fulton Collection

Garland Fulton Collection / Series 3: Aeronautics, General

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg211371d2b-86c7-4cc0-be64-2757c81ac1e1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nasm-xxxx-0101-ref240

Materials:

Bronze, Paint, Wood, Synthetic Fabric

Dimensions:

3-D (Total, including both bases): 64.8 × 64.8 × 215.9cm (2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 7 ft. 1 in.)

3-D (Middle section): 64.8 × 64.8 × 38.1cm (2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 3 in.)

3-D (Top section): 54.6 × 54.6 × 71.1cm (1 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 4 in.)

Crates measured on 05MAY2022 by Josh Taylor

Depth x Width x Height

A19520061000A (Bottom Base)

30” x 31.25” x 45.25”

A19520061000B (Main Base)

30” x 32.5” x 41.75”

A19520061000C (Collier Trophy)

30” x 32.5” x 35.5’

Packed crates were weighed on 09JUN2022 by Melissa Vincent

The Bottom Base crate is 287 lbs

The Middle Base crate is 225 lbs

The Trophy crate is 216 lbs

Total combined weight is 728lbs.

Type:

AWARDS-Trophies

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Date:

1911 to present

Credit Line:

Donated by the National Aeronautic Association

Inventory Number:

A19520061000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

Trophy Case

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a7b85dc9-5b7f-406b-9d1e-cb553ef1bb57

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19520061000

Creator:

Talley, Manila Davis.  Search this

Names:

Curtiss-Wright Corporation  Search this

United States. Civil Air Patrol  Search this

Extent:

0.23 Cubic feet (1 box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Scrapbooks

Date:

bulk 1917-1967

bulk 1929-1942

Summary:

This collection consists of a scrapbook relating to Manila Davis Talley and her aviation career.

Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of one scrapbook which contains newspaper clippings, membership cards, programs, photographs, and pilot's licenses, mostly relating to Manila Davis Talley and her aviation career. The focus of the collection is on the years 1929-42, and highlights Talley's career as a salesperson for Curtis-Wright, and her association with the 99s and the Betsy Ross Corps. Also included is the scrapbook is information on the Women's National Air Races, the Women's National Air Meets, and Talley's work with the Civil Air Patrol. The scrapbook also includes clippings and other items related to Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle and General Balbo.

Arrangement:

Single item in original order.

Biographical / Historical:

Manila Davis Talley (1898-1973) soloed in October 1929 and received her pilot's license in April of 1930. She joined Curtis-Wright Corporation as a saleswoman in late 1929 or early 1930. Talley joined the 99s (international association of female pilots) in 1930 and was a founding member of Betsy Ross Corps, a private 1930s female auxiliary/reserve for the Army Air Corps. Talley was the third woman to go through Air Force War College, in December 1966.

Provenance:

Estate of Manila Davis Talley, Gift, Unknown, NASM.XXXX.0041

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access.

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Women air pilots  Search this

Airplane racing  Search this

Genre/Form:

Scrapbooks

Citation:

Manila Davis Talley Scrapbook, NASM.XXXX.0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.XXXX.0041

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg2b3cfd97b-f6e7-454c-b17d-1c97c8b7f0e6

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-xxxx-0041