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Aviation Brochures and Pamphlets Collection, 0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box

This collection is a collection of printed materials relating to the first half-century of aviation, consisting mostly of promotional materials from various manufacturers. Also contains a few periodicals (including an issue of Contact, published by the Women's National Aeronautical Association), and a menu from a dinner honoring Amelia Earhart.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers 17.7 Cubic Feet 9 boxes; 17 oversize folders

Corson, Blake W., Jr. (Blake Wilson), 1908-1991
The Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers are comprised of professional and personal files, correspondence, and published materials from 1861-1984 (bulk, 1934-1979), primarily relating to Corson's (1908-1991) career as an engineer at NASA Langley.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Earl A. Thornton Papers 5.7 Cubic Feet 11 boxes

Thornton, Earl A. (Earl Arthur), 1936-
The collection includes research files, personal notes, audio recordings, videocassettes, photographs, and publications collected by engineer and professor Earl A. Thornton on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Edward H. Cahill Papers 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Cahill, Edward H., 1885-1974
The Edward H. Cahill Papers contains a copy of a map of part of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute campus drawn by Cahill in 1909, materials from his professional life, and an article in which he is cited. It also includes obituaries.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

G. Grahame Duce Papers 0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box

Duce, G. Grahame (Gordon Grahame), 1916-1952
This collection contains the papers of G. Grahame Duce (1916-1952), aeronautical enthusiast and president of Duce Aeronautical Research in Baltimore, Maryland. The collection includes various airplane notes and characteristics from 1920 to 1939, an approved aircraft index from 1947, and manuscript drafts of articles discussing subjects such as new paratroop devices, the fastest long-ranger, the Martin XB-48, the building of XB-48, airlines in the red, pilot judgment, air races, the Boeing XB-47, the jet pilot, and the future of jet planes.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John D. Clark Papers 4.4 Cubic Feet 3 boxes; 1 folder

Clark, John D., 1907-1988
This collection contains both the professional and personal papers of chemist and science fiction writer John D. Clark (1907-1988), including correspondence, drafts of scientific and science fiction publications, notes, unpublished typescript memoir, diaries (1923-1984), clippings, and photographs. Some material relates to Clark's work as chief chemist at Naval Air Rocket Test Station, Dover, N.J., later Liquid Rocket Propulsion Laboratory.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John E. Duberg Papers 4 Cubic Feet 6 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Duberg, John E. (John Edward), 1917-2002
The John E. Duberg Papers span from 1927 to 1980 and include a wide variety of materials reflecting Duberg's career as a research scientist and National Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) administrator. The bulk of this collection consists of publications and reports. These include reports by Duberg himself and his colleagues, publications by others in the field, and government organizations. The papers also include copies of Duberg's M.S. and Ph.D. theses; drafts of speeches; correspondence; and materials from conferences and workshops attended.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John T. Parsons Papers ca. 258 Cubic Feet 204 boxes, 8 oversize folders, one artifact.

Parsons, John T., 1913-2007
John T. Parsons (1913-2007) was a manufacturer and inventor of numerical control, which is the application of computer technology to manufacturing processes. The John T. Papers include correspondence, memoranda, financial records, engineering drawings and specifications, files about civic affairs in Traverse City, Michigan, reading files and other materials.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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