Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1834 - 1906

Biographical Note

Samuel Pierpont Langley (August 22, 1834 – February 27, 1906) was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and aviation pioneer.

Citation:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pierpont_Langley

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Biographical Information Files - L

Sub-Group

Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with L: Lacy, Clay [Pilot, businessman] Folder 1: "An Aviation Romantic," Professional Pilot, April 1985Publicity brochure for Clay Lacy AviationThree decals for ONMI 64 P-51 racer"High-Flying Retirement," Seattle Times, August 13, 1990"Omni/Lacy...Right On!," Air Progress, July...

Dates: 20th Century

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files

Ted Young Aviation lithograph collection

Collection — Box Small Collections oversize materials 2019-, oversize: folder

Identifier: 2019-00-00-1

Contents of the Collection The Ted Young Aviation lithograph collection is comprised of eighteen (18) 11x14" color lithographs of assorted aircraft and aviators, created in 1974-circa 1990s. Identified aircraft include the Wright Military Flyer, "The Spirit of St. Louis", and Lockheed Vega "Winnie May." Identified personalities include Amelia Earhart, Samuel Pierpont Langley, Wilbur and Orvile Wright, General Jimmy Doolittle, Robert H. Goddard, Neil Armstrong, and John Glenn. Many of the lithographs, specifically...

Dates: 1974-circa 1990s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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