Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1867 - 1950
Biographical Note
Henry Lewis Stimson (September 21, 1867 – October 20, 1950) was an American lawyer, and politician. He served as the United States Secretary of War from 1911-1913 and 1940-1945.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Charles B. D. Collyer Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2014-00-00-84
Abstract
Charles B. D. Collyer (1896-1928) enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps during World War I. After the war Collyer broke the record for circumnavigation of the globe. On the return trip, Collyer died attempting to break his own record. The collection contains correspondence about naming an airfield in his honor as well as a photograph and drawing of Collyer.
Dates:
1924-1941
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives