Digitized Content Captain Michael Gitt Papers
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Creators:
Gitt, Michael.
Dates:
1931-2002
bulk 1938-1970
Size:
5.71 Cubic feet (11 document boxes, 1 oversize box)
Collection ID:
NASM.2003.0033
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives

Captain Michael Gitt was a pilot for several airlines from 1940 until 1968, most notably Colonial Airlines and Eastern Airlines. This collection consists of materials from Captain Michael Gitt's aviation career, particularly his thirty years as a commercial airline pilot for Colonial Airlines and Eastern Airlines. Of special note are the documents from his 1969 age discrimnation lawsuit regarding the "Age 60" mandatory retirement rule for pilots.

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Glen A. Gilbert Collection
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Creators:
Gilbert, Glen Alexander, 1913-1982
Dates:
1935-1982
Size:
1.82 Cubic feet (4 document boxes; 1 slim document box)
Collection ID:
NASM.XXXX.0187
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives

This collection consists of a seven volume set representing a partial documentation of Gilbert's contribution to ATC development. The material was compiled by Gilbert's wife after his death in 1982. The collection also includes two books by Gilbert on air traffic control.

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National Air and Space Museum Technical Reference Files: Organizations
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Creators:
National Air and Space Museum. Archives Division.
Dates:
Ongoing
Size:
27 Cubic feet
Collection ID:
NASM.XXXX.1183.D
Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives

The Technical Reference Files comprise an artificial collection that currently contains 1,900 cubic feet of aviation and space related materials, organized in 22 subject series. File materials include photographs, press releases, clippings, correspondence, reports, and brochures, on individuals, organizations, events, and objects.

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NASM Historical Files
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Dates:
1977-1996
Size:
1.5 cu. ft. (3 document boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 15-295
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of records documenting events, mostly for corporations and professional associations, held at the National Air and Space Museum, including introductions to special viewings of films, speeches, seminars, symposia, and meetings. Materials include audiocassettes.

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