Arthur C. Clarke Collection of Sri Lanka
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Clarke, Arthur C., Sir (Arthur Charles), 1917-2008
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1932-2012
bulk 1950-2008
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95.02 Cubic feet (188 legal size boxes; 5 15 x 12 x 3 flat boxes; 1 16 x 20 x 3 flat box; 4 12 x 8 x 5 shoeboxes)
88.55 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2015.0010
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Sir Arthur C. Clarke is one of the preeminent science-fiction writers of the 20th century.
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Sanford, Robert S., 1897-1981
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bulk 1917-1970
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0.55 Cubic feet (1 box, 1 folder in oversized box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2004.0063
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of material relating to both Robert S. Sanford's World War I service and his work in Alaska with the US Bureau of Mines. The material relating to his service with the 139th Aero Squadron includes the following: a series of over 100 letters from Sanford to his family from 1917-1919, chronicling his entry into the military, training stateside, his overseas deployment and service in the Toul sector; nine photographs of Sanford in uniform or of aircraft in France; a May 4, 1918 copy of "Plane News"; and a small brown diary with entries written by Sanford from 1917 to 1918.
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Benson, Leslie A. A.
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1917-1919
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0.23 Cubic feet ((1 slim legal document box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1997.0047
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists mostly of photographs of AEF aircraft and crews on the field, with photos both loose and in a scrapbook. Documents and unit patches are also to be found in these materials. Folder 1: Includes Benson's AEF identity card, a clipping and photo of Benson, seemingly taken from a scrapbook, and various photographs of World War I aircraft such as the DH-4 and Salmson 2, along with crews. Each image in this folder is accompanied by a 4x5" negative. Folder 2: Approximately 50 loose photographs of various sizes of World War I units and their air crews on the field. Folder 3: Documentary materials (approximately 40 pages) including letters of recommendation, an officer's record book, sugar permit, and discharge certificate. Folder 4: Photo album commemorating AEF members (approximately 50 photos). Endpapers have various uniform insignia affixed, both that of the Allied forces and of the Central Powers. Note: Folder 4 includes small 1 3/4x2 3/4" photo of Ruth Law beside wing strut, in uniform.
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bulk 1939
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0.05 Cubic feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1999.0069
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of eleven black and white 4x5 inch black and white copy negatives (with an 8x10 inch black and white copy print of each) of images gathered by Michael Neufeld for his article, "Rocket Aircraft and the Turbojet Revolution." This article was included in the book, "Innovation and the Development of Flight", edited by Roger Launius, 1999. The photographs include views of the Heinkel He 176, the Heinkel He 112, the Heinkel He 111, and the Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stösser (Falcon). The prints also show views of Ernst Heinkel, Erich Warsitz, and the upper German command, including Hermann Goering and Adolf Hitler.
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Proctor, Elbert W.
- Dates:
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1920-1963
bulk [ca.1920s]
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1.09 Cubic feet ((1 records center box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1993.0038
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection contains documentation on TAT (Transcontinental Air Transport) and NAT (National Air Transport) as well as radio communication and general aviation themes. The following types of material are included: house newspapers/newsletters for both airlines; newspaper and magazine articles relating to Proctor, the airlines or aviation; photographs of both NAT and TAT, specifically dealing with radio; correspondence; and memorabilia relating to TAT and NAT.
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Watson, Russell
- Dates:
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1917-1919
- Size:
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0.2 Cubic feet (1 flatbox)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1995.0002
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This scrapbook contains photographs relating to the 1st Aero Squadron during World War I.
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Wheatland, Richard
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1929-1971
bulk 1952-1969
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7.63 Cubic feet (7 records center boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1992.0052
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Collection consists of materials created by and collected by Richard Wheatland II during the period when he was employed as Vice President of Sales and Service for New York Airways, a helicopter airline operating in the New York City metropolitan area in the mid 20th century.
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Bowman, Les (Leslie)
Bowman, Martie (Marguerite)
Bowman, Larnie
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1923-1987
bulk 1923-1950
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1.28 Cubic feet (1 records center box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1991.0042
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
The Bowman Family Papers contain 1.28 cubic feet of material related to the aviation careers of Leslie (Les), Marguerite (Martie), and Larnie Bowman.
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Charles, Mary
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1931-1966
bulk 1932-1936
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1.41 Cubic feet (1 letter-size document box; 2 flat boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0011
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
The Mary Charles Collection consists of documents, photographs, and scrapbooks collected/assembled by (Sarah) Mary Charles between 1931 and 1966. The collection showcases Charles' activity as a liscensed pilot. The bulk of the collection covers the span between 1931 and 1936.
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Thaden, Louise (McPhetridge), 1905-1979
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1925-1949
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2.18 Cubic feet (2 records center boxes)
2.08 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0006
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of photographs, news clippings, and correspondence documenting Thaden's aviation career.