Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1902 February 4 - 1974 August 26
Gender
- male
Occupations
Places
- Detroit (Mich.) (Place of Birth)
- Michigan (Place of Birth)
- Hawaii (Place of Death)
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
The Becvar Family Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1992-07-24
Abstract
George Becvar (1909-1990) was born in Denver, Colorado and with his brothers Lou (1908-1984) and Chuck (1904-1986) started Kent Flying Service which ran from approximately 1927-1930 in Kent, Washington. The collection consists of the pilot logbook for George Becvar and a scrapbook that primarily covers George Becvar's 1927-1931 flying career.
Dates:
1927-1990
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2015-06-17
Abstract
The Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers is comprised of documents and scrapbooks, photographic prints and photograph albums, and assorted ephemera primarily pertaining to the life and military career of Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré (1894-1938). Major topics include Chourré's military service, especially while stationed in Coco Solo, Panama; his service as a U.S. Naval announcer for the 1929-1931 and 1933-1934 National Air Races; and family (immediate and extended) photographs.
Dates:
1889-1988; Majority of material found within 1920s-1950s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Craig Cole Charles Lindbergh Collection
Collection — Box Assorted Rare Collections Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2001-12-03
Contents of the Collection
The Craig Cole Charles Lindbergh Collection is quite small and holds three textual items related to an encounter between a Western Union Messenger Sergeant Harvey Seabrook and aviator Charles Lindbergh. On September 13, 1927, Seabrook was assigned to deliver telegrams to Lindbergh while Lindbergh was at Sand Point Naval Station in Seattle, Washington. As part of the delivery, Lindbergh signed the delivery sheet receipt, which Seabrook kept as a souvenir. The original signed sheet...
Dates:
1927, 1974
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Edwin Fogelman Early Aviation Scrapbook
Collection — Box Scrapbook Box 42, Folder: 1-2
Identifier: 2018-00-00-124
Contents of the Collection
The Edwin Fogelman Early Aviation Scrapbook is a small collection composed primarily of 45 black-and-white vintage prints and photographic postcards as well as a small amount of textual items related to early aviators and aircraft, 1925-1929. The scrapbook was likely compiled by Edwin Fogelman, but it is unknown if he had any direct tie-ins with aviation beyond interest. The bulk of the collection and materials of most interest are the 45 photographs. The photographs depict early...
Dates:
1925-1929
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Milton M. Howell Charles Lindbergh Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2008-00-00-99
Contents of the Collection
The Milton M. Howell Charles Lindbergh Collection is comprised of textual materials that provide insight into the relationship between Dr. Howell and the Lindberghs as well as Charles Lindbergh's death. Most materials date between 1968 and 1974 and have been arranged chronologically. The collection is largely focused on Lindbergh's death in August 1974 which is documented through a large amount of correspondence to Howell and obituaries, both loose and collected in a scrapbook....
Dates:
1952-1990
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Charles Lindbergh 1927 Flight Collection
Collection — Box Assorted oversize box 11, oversize: folder 1
Identifier: 1996-04-20
Contents of the Collection
The Charles Lindbergh 1927 Flight collection is a small collection comprised of four items glued to a 12x16-inch matboard. Most notably, there is a first day cover issued on June 18, 1927 with a stamp that features the "Spirit of St. Louis." In addition, there is a reproduction of the New York Times front page headline "Lindbergh Does It!..." and a reproduction photograph of Lindbergh standing in front of the "Spirit of St....
Dates:
1927
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Charles Lindbergh Gala program
Collection — Box Assorted Rare Collections Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2011-04-27
Contents of the Collection
The Charles Lindbergh Gala program is a small collection with a few materials related to a gala honoring Charles A. Lindbergh held at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, France, May 27, 1927. Included is the program is in French but has a handwritten inscription from Lindbergh in English: "Cordial greetings to the Aviators of France. Charles A. Lindbergh." The program also includes a tipped-in photographic reproduction of Lindbergh. Additionally there are two tickets and a clipping...
Dates:
1927 May 27
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Robert W. Radoll Early Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1990-10-26
Contents of the Collection
The Robert W. Radoll Early Aviation Collection documents the professional and personal life of early aviator and airmail pilot Robert W. Radoll from circa 1920 to 1933. The collection consists of textual material, such as correspondence, clippings, and logbooks, as well as a total of 138 photographs. It is divided into two main series: Professional and Personal.The Professional series has been further divided into subseries: Barnstorming, Northwest...
Dates:
1920-1933
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Milton W. Sherman Aviation Cartoon Collection
Collection — Box Assorted Newspaper clippings box 1, oversize: folder 1
Identifier: 2010-03-20
Contents of the Collection
The Milton W. Sherman Aviation Cartoon Collection contains thirty-nine aviation cartoons and comic strips published in 1935-1936 that depict notable aviators and aircraft of the 1920s-1930s. Nearly all of the cartoons and comics are from the "Hall of Fame of the Air" series. Written by aviator Eddie Rickenbacker and drawn by aviator and artist Clayton Knight, each strip focuses on a notable aviator and briefly sketches a highlight of their career. Each strip is in color and...
Dates:
1935-1936, undated
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
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