Aviation papers - circa 1920-1963

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HMA0208

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Aviation papers - circa 1920-1963

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  • circa 1920-1963 (predominant: 1930-1955) (Creation)

Extent

1.5 linear feet

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Scope and content

Various papers relating to aviation in the Miami area, with emphasis on Pan American, 1930-1955. Includes two early airplane patents; material on Dade County airports; correspondence of Brigadier General Earl Hoag, commanding officer at Chapman Field; a 1963 Florida aviation directory; a letter from Glenn Curtiss, and information on Amelia Earhart, Grover Loening and Basil Rowe. Pan Am material includes issues from several company periodicals, a 1931 Operations Manual, and a biography of Pan Am's founder, Juan T. Trippe.

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Folders arranged by alphabetically by topic.

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The collection is open for research.

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  • English

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    Artificial collection, with the materials acquired from various sources prior to 1974.

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    Accession no.: x-1420

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    © Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.

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