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Douglas

 Organization

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Blueprints and Technical Drawings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-119
Abstract

The Blueprints and Technical Drawings Collection is an artificial collection comprised of drawings related to assorted aircraft (commercial, personal, and military), helicopters, rockets, as well as related engines, accessories, parts and buildings, ranging from 1878-2000s.

Dates: 1878 - circa 2000s

Aircraft Identification Posters Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-00-00-37
Abstract

The Aircraft Identification Posters Collection is an artificial collection comprised of visual materials ranging from 1916-1946 designed to help individuals on the ground identify aircraft during wartime.

Dates: 1916-circa 1946

Joseph Baillargeon Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2011-00-00-13
Contents of the Collection The Joseph Baillargeon Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection contains 33 black-and-white photographs of Douglas World Cruisers in Alaska during the 1924 around-the-world flight. The aircraft are depicted in flight, on the ground, and afloat in an Alaskan harbor, likely in April 1924. In most of the aircraft images it is difficult to know which specific plane is depicted as the views are often obscured or seen from a distance. Some images include unidentified individuals, including the...
Dates: 1924

Bernard Bourrand Sketchbook

 Collection — Box One
Identifier: 2022-10-06
Content Description The Bernard Bourrand Sketchbook is a single-item collection: a bound volume full of drawings and sketches by French artist Bernard Bourrand, dating to 1947-1951. The illustrations depict aircraft, automobiles and other forms of transportation, the majority of which are experimental models. Also among the illustrations are other "Atomic Age" futuristic designs. The volume is a record book with paginated ruled pages. Each page has multiple drawings by Bourrand primarily in...
Dates: 1947-1951

Steven E. Brackin Prints of Leigh Wade Negatives of Douglas World Cruisers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2018-00-00-183
Contents of the Collection The Steven E. Brackin Prints of Leigh Wade Negatives of Douglas World Cruisers consists of 45 8x10-inch black-and-white reproduction prints, primarily from negatives in the Leigh Wade Collection housed at McDermott Library, United State Air Force Academy. The prints were collected and possibly printed by Brackin and provide a glimpse into various aspects of the 1924 around-the-world flight of the Douglas World Cruisers. All four aircraft are represented, as are the pilots. The...
Dates: 1924

Virginia Drugg Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1995-01-06
Contents of the Collection The Virginia Drugg Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection contains seven black-and-white photographs of the Douglas World Cruisers while stopped in Unalaska, Alaska during the around the world flight, circa April 1924. The photographs depict a single plane in flight over Unalaska Harbor, Alaska; three of the planes at anchor in Unalaska Harbor; a group of unidentified dignitaries with the pilots in front of Prince Rupert Hotel in Unalaska; two aircraft at anchor with a third visible in...
Dates: 1924

Early Aviation Photograph Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: 2022-00-00-37
Overview

The Early Aviation Photograph Collection is a collection of unknown origins consisting of 328 prints and 299 negatives, all black-and-white, primarily depicting aircraft from the first half of the 20th century. Some airships, airports, pilots, and other subjects are also represented in the images.

Dates: 1907- circa 1960s

William Firth Photograph Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2019-00-00-159
Content Description The William Firth Photograph Collection is a small collection consisting of 29 black-and-white 8x10-inch photographs depicting various aircraft including Boeing, Consolidated, Curtiss, Douglas, and Fleet models from circa 1920s-1950s. The majority of images depict side or three-quarter views of aircraft on the ground, although some images depict aircraft in flight. Many images are of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and some images were taken at Edwards Air Force Base. Not all aircraft have...
Dates: circa 1920s-1950s

Donna Hansen Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2002-07-18
Contents of the Collection The Donna Hansen Douglas World Cruisers Photograph Collection holds two vintage black-and-white photographs taken in Kanatak, Alaska in April 1924. Both images depict the Seattle (No.1) Douglas World Cruiser afloat in shallow waters. People are near the aircraft, likely the pilot, Major Frederick Martin, and co-pilot, Staff Sergeant Alva Harvey. One of the images includes a caption: "First round the world flight plane, forced down at Kanatak, Alaska on...
Dates: 1924 April

Harry R. Mankins Film Collection

 Collection — Box Film Box 6, Reel: 1
Identifier: 1999-03-02-A
Contents of the Collection The Harry R. Mankins Film Collection is a small collection containing one film reel from circa 1930s-1940s of various military aircraft and airliners flying around the Seattle, Washington area. Aircraft pictured include the Boeing XB-15, XB-17, 247, and 314 Clipper prototype; Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats; and a United Airlines Douglas DC-3 "Mainliner" aircraft. Passengers, flight attendants, and flight and ground crew are featured in a few shots. Other scenes include a brief aerial...
Dates: circa 1930s-1940s

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 12
Archival Record 1
 
Subject
photographic prints 8
Seaplanes 7
Airplanes, Military 6
Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) 5
Flights around the world 5
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Alaska 4
Air pilots 3
Airplanes 3
Commuter aircraft 2
Consolidated B-24 Liberator Family 2
Douglas DC-3 Family 2
Fighter planes 2
New York (N.Y.) 2
Rockets (Aeronautics) 2
16mm (photographic film size) 1
8mm (photographic film size) 1
Aeronautical engineers 1
Aeronautical instruments 1
Aeronautics, Commercial 1
Aerospace engineering 1
Aichi D3A Val (Navy Type 99 Carrier Bomber) 1
Aircraft cabins 1
Aircraft silhouettes 1
Airlines 1
Airplane engines 1
Airplane occupants 1
Airplanes -- Cockpits 1
Airplanes -- Design and construction 1
Airplanes -- Recognition 1
Airports 1
Airships 1
Automobiles 1
Beech B17L (SB17L) Staggerwing 1
Bell P-39 Airacobra Family 1
Biplanes 1
Boats and boating 1
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Family 1
Boeing B-17 Model 299 Flying Fortress ("XB-17") 1
Boeing Model 247 1
Boeing Model 314 Clipper 1
Boeing P-12B (Model 102B) 1
Boeing XB-15 (Model 294, XBLR-1) 1
Bolling Air Force Base (Washington, D.C.) 1
Boston (Mass.) 1
Bristol Blenheim Family 1
Chicago (Ill.) 1
Consolidated Fleet Model 8 (Sport) 1
Consolidated Fleet Model 9 (Sport) 1
Consolidated Fleetster Model 17 1
Consolidated PBY Catalina Family 1
Curtiss C-46 Commando Family 1
Curtiss P-36 Hawk Family 1
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Family 1
Detroit (Mich.) 1
Douglas A-20 Havoc Family 1
Douglas B-18 Family 1
Douglas C-47 Skytrain Family 1
Douglas C-54 Skymaster 1
Douglas DC-4 Family 1
Engines 1
Eugene (Or.) 1
Flight attendants 1
Flight crews 1
Flying automobiles 1
Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Kurier (Courier) & Condor Family 1
Gliders (Aeronautics) 1
Hawker Hurricane Family 1
Helicopters 1
Iceland 1
Jet planes 1
Junkers Ju 52/3m (Three Engine) Family 1
Junkers Ju 87 B Stuka 1
Kanatak (Alaska) 1
Lockheed P-38 Lightning Family 1
Los Angeles (Calif.) 1
Macchi M.C.200 Saetta (Arrow) 1
Machine guns 1
Machinery 1
Martin (Glenn L.) B-26 Marauder Family 1
McCook Army Air Field (Nebraska) 1
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Family 1
Mitsubishi Ki-15 Babs Family (Type 97 Command Recon Aircraft) 1
New York (State) 1
North American B-25 Mitchell Family 1
North American P-51 Mustang Family 1
Northwest, Pacific 1
Oregon 1
Parachuting 1
Phoenix (Ariz.) 1
Railroad trains 1
Republic P-43 Lancer Family 1
Republic P-47 (F-47) Thunderbolt Family 1
Research aircraft 1
Savoia-Marchetti S.55 Family 1
Savoia-Marchetti S.56 1
Seattle (Wash.) 1
Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 1
Supermarine Spitfire Family 1
Unalaska (Alaska) 1
Vickers (UK) Wellington Family 1
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