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Johnson, Robert E., 1903-
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1939-1958
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4.95 Cubic Feet ((1 flatbox) (4 records center boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0054
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection contains Johnson's profession papers during his tenure as Chief Field Engineer at Wright Aeronautical. It consists of correspondence relating to flight and engine testing, engine production, and civil aviation.
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Kinner, Winfield B. "Bert,", 1882-1957
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1919-1993
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1.09 Cubic Feet (1 records center box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1995.0004
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the following: copy negatives, newspaper and magazine clippings, brochures, correspondence, invitations, photographs, an oral history cassette tape of Cora Kinner's remembrances, Kinner corporation documents; and letters to the Kinners from Amelia Earhart.
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Germany
Japan
United States. Army Air Forces
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[ca. 1939-1945]
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3,732 microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0431
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the Air Force master microfilm of captured German and Japanese documents pertaining to aviation. The documents cover a wide variety of subjects, including aircraft and engines, flight test reports, proposals, and engineering studies. English translation is provided for some documents.
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Chilton, Roland.
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bulk 1914-1965
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0.91 Cubic Feet ((2 boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2005.0042
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the following items documenting Roland Chilton's aviation patent career: photographs; two 11 x 7 inch black photo albums, labeled "Healey-Aeromarine Bus Co., Inc. Keyport - New Jersey USA," which contain photographs of engines from Aeromarine Plane & Motor Co.; log book for a Wright R 760 engine; Chilton's pilot log book...
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Taylor, Charles Edward, 1868-1956
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1928-1966
bulk 1928-1956
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0.23 Cubic Feet ((1 slim legal document box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1987.0006
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This accession includes Taylor's correspondence with his son, Rueben W. Taylor, (1928-1948), and the Garrison Machine Works, (1953-1956), makers of gears used in the Wright flyer engines. The letters to Rueben Taylor are originals, while the Garrison Machine Works correspondence are mostly xerox copies. Also included are brief biographical sketches...
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Aviation Technical Manuals Collection
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National Air and Space Museum. Archives Division.
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1912-1987
bulk 1930-1945
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1,765.61 Cubic feet (1375 records center boxes; 1 flat box; 2 microfiche boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0429
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
The Aviation Technical Manuals Collection contains over 40,000 original aviation technical manuals for aircraft, engines, aircraft components, and ground equipment.
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Smith, Apollo Milton Olin (A. M. O.), 1911-1997
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1935-1981
- Size:
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1.09 Cubic Feet ((1 records center box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2000.0014
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the significant writings of Smith, including writings relating to his contributions to boundary layer theory. The collection also includes Smith's notebooks and related photographs of his post-World War II on-site appraisal of Nazi aeronautical developments.
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Meyer, Robert B.
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1898-1980
bulk 1963-1980
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22.45 Cubic Feet ((19 records center boxes) (2 flatboxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0184
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of Meyer's research files. The material contains research files, manuscripts, and photo layouts for several of his books, as well as correspondence and photographs related his work as curator. The material covers all aspects of aero engines, including assembly, operation, and restoration.
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Ryan, John
- Dates:
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1945
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0.05 Cubic feet ((3 fplders))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1993.0037
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the following material: 54 b&w photographs of Tinian, Marianas, including images of the Boeing B-29 Enola Gay, aerial views of the Island, aircraft, hangers and many shots of the Engine Service Group mounting or tearing down engines; 93 b&w snapshots of nose art; and articles and booklets on Tinian, the Marianas, and Boe...
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Staley, George E.
- Dates:
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1945
- Size:
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0.01 Cubic feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1996.0014
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the 22 color slides taken by Staley during his stay in Tinian. The images are of Tinian and units stationed there, including aircraft of the 509th Composite Group, the 6th Bomb Group, and the 504th Bomb Group. A few slides show 'Enola Gay' and her crew (with Colonel Paul Tibbets), and scenes of men celebrating the 'Enola...