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Collection Citation:
Early Aeronautical Newsclippings (Alexander Graham Bell) Collection, Acc. NASM.XXXX.0086, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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:
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The bulk of the collection has been digitized and is available online via AAA's website. Use of material not digitized requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Olive Rush papers, 1879-1967. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
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.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Based on a few diary entries, letters to his mother and memory. Divided into Home, Friends, and the General Electric Co. Written in 1973.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection 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.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Inscription on cover: Vol. 12. 1883, June 24 to November 21. This home journal written by Charles Tainter details his notes, thoughts and ideas on his inventions.
Arrangement:
In Box 4, Folder 1.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves.
Collection 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.
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
Collection 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.
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
Collection 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.
Portrait of Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery
Collection Creator:
Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer) Search this
Container:
Box 13, Folder 27
Type:
Archival materials
Graphic Materials
Date:
undated
Scope and Contents:
Folder contents were not copied.
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 Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
William J. Hammer Collection, Acc. NASM.XXXX.0074, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio) Search this
Container:
Box D640, Folder D52.1 NP-1 / 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
n.d.
Scope and Contents:
Airplanes - NP 1; - Change #14. Landing gear - shock strut Fairing - Installation of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #13. Fuselage - oil tank support brackets. modification of; Model NP-1 Airplane - Bulletin #13. Landing gear -Pneumatic tail wheel - coverplate - modification of; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #12. Landing gear - Main Landing gear shock strut - Packing rings - replacement of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #10. Wings - Aileron gap cover - reinforcement of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #11. Landing gear - Fairing attachment bracket and fitting - inspection of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #9. Engine accessories - carburetor air scoop clamp - modification of; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #8. Landing gear - Brake control rod assemblies - forward cockpit - replacement of; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #11. Landing gear - tail wheel locking pin - replacement of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #7. Landing gear - tail wheel - modification of post cap and replacement of locking pin; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #7 Landing gear - tail wheel locking pin - Allocation of replacement material for.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #6. Lubrication Fitting - Elevator tab drive - Allocation of change material for; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #6. Surface controls - elevator tab drive - new type lubricator - installation of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #5. Wings - Rigging - elimination of 1deg. washout; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #4. Furnishings - Forward cockpit - safety belt - modification of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #3. Electrical - Battery and conduit installations - modifications of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #2. Electrical - Rear instrument panels - modification of.; Model NP-1 Airplane - Change #1. instruments - Fuel sight gage gasket - replacement of
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 Permissions Requests
One piece in Oversize . "Willard" accumulator ; "Willard" storage batteries ; "Lighting Batteries and Starting Batteries" manual ; "From Beginning to End" , on Willard Laboratories and the manufacture of Willard batteries ; World War II wartime publications on storage batteries , battery manufacture and the war ; radio batteries ; "Willard Stationary Battery Applications" ; aircraft batteries ; marine batteries ; automotive batteries ; battery chargers ; battery service tools ; automotive cables ; motorcycle batteries ; signs for Willard retailers ; diesel engine batteries ; "The Battery Man's Handy Book" repair manual ; "Willard Aviation Ignition Battery" instruction and maintenance manual ; "Willard Isolated Plant Batteries" manual ; other batteries and battery testing equipment . Oversize : "Willard and You" instructional information for "Willard" battery salesmen , also promoting "The Willard Course in Battery Salesmanship" .
Undated (circa late 19th Cen) section entitled "New Medical Voltaic Batteries of the Partz Electric Battery Company" taken from an unknown book (or catalog?)
Includes:
Trade catalog and manual
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
United States
Date:
1800s
Topic (Romaine term):
Medical and surgical instruments and supplies Search this
Primary and rechargeable storage batteries, battery chargers. Electric vehicle batteries ; electric battery for "Corbin-Yardney Cycle"...this comprises the uncataloged portion.
