Volkenrode Institute Photographs
This collection consists of the following material collected by Wolfsohn during his role in Operation Lusty: oversized drawing plan of the Volkenrode Institute; photographs of Volkenrode, especially with its camouflage; paper copies of photographs of Wolfsohn's time at Volkenrode; a detailed letter by Wolfsohn describing his work; and a set …
"Seekrieg" (Film)
This donation consists of one 16mm b&w film, entitled 'Seekrieg.' This film is a silent German documentary which contains footage of German Naval Operations at the Battle of Jutland on May 31st, 1916. This film includes footage of float planes.
Luftwaffe Photograph Collection [National Archives]
This collection consists of at least 300 copy prints, all of which are stamped "National Archives Luftwaffe Collection" on the back. The photographs appear to have been taken by German photographers, presumably Luftwaffe personnel, and the images are generally informal in subject and composition, more like "snapshots" than official photographs. Subjects …
Albatros D. Va Drawings
This collection of six Albatros D. Va drawings (and corresponding autopositives) were drawn by the donor, Bob Waugh.
Werner Landmann Rohrbach Ro II Photo Album
The collection consists of a small 7 x 10 inch photo album entitled "Ro II 1., Marz - Juni 1924 [March - June 1924]" which is believed to have belonged to Werner Landmann.
Otto Lilienthal Photographs
One of the most significant pre-Wright brothers aeronautical experimenters was the German glider pioneer Otto Lilienthal. This collection consists of three photographs of him.
Albert and Willy Stupe World War I Photograph Album
Stupe, Willy
The Albert and Willy Stupe World War I Photograph Album (acc. 1991.0037) shows German soldiers in both formal and informal settings; living quarters and airfields; airplanes and the bombs they dropped; and the towns in which the military installments were situated. A variety of aircraft and high profile personalities also appear in this album.
Harriet Quimby Cigar Box Proof
Harriet Quimby (1875-1912) was a writer, photographer, world traveler, and an aviatrix. This collection consists of a cigar box proof showing Quimby in her purple flying outfit.
Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg Menu
This collection consists of one menu from Emma Kauert's trip on the Zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg from October 9-11, 1936.
Aviation Societies and Clubs Scrapbook
This collection contains one scrapbook which includes photographs and a news clipping pertaining to various aviation organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Also in the collection are a number of loose documents relating to the Guggenheim estate, Hempstead House, in Long Island, New York that was donated to the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences in 1917.
