Doolittle, James Harold, 1896-1993
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1896 - 1993
Biographical Note
James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993) was a pilot who set two early transcontinental flying time records, pioneered advancements in aviation, led the Tokyo raid in 1942, and commanded the Eighth Air Force attack on Germany.
Citation:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/James_Harold_Doolittle.aspxFound in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1996-11-26
Abstract
The Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers documents the career and personal life of aviator and aerial navigation pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen. This collection is comprised of textual, visual, and audiovisual materials created and collected by EBJ and his wife and business partner, Nadine Audrey (Liscomb) Jeppesen. The documents date from 1843-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1940-1979.
Dates:
1843-1996 ; Majority of material found within 1940-1979
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 40 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 usually...
Dates:
1935-1936, undated
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
William L. Smith Aviation Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2025-04-15-2
Contents of the Collection
The William L. Smith Aviation Collection holds textual and visual materials related to the 50-year aviation industry career of William "Bill" L. Smith, who worked a variety of positions, including as a radio engineer, in procurement, and as management. Materials were collected or used by Smith with most dated from 1930 to 1970. Due to its small size, materials in the collection have been grouped by format and filed chronologically. The collection includes textual materials,...
Dates:
1935-1970
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2002-02-13-1098
Abstract
Lt. Col. James C. Stewart (1919-2004) was born in Corona, California. He joined the Army Air Force, graduated from flying school in August 1940, and was assigned to the 56th Fighter Group which was stationed in England during World War II. The collection primarily covers Lt. Col. Stewart's 1943-1966 military service with military records, personal documents, photographs, clippings, assorted ephemera, and films.
Dates:
1919-1989; Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
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