World War II, circa 1930s-1940s
Series
The Bruce Whitman Aviation Art Collection is a collection of artwork including a drawing, posters, lithographs, photographs, and advertisements primarily related to American military aviation from about 1917 to the early 1950s. The materials were grouped by subject and then arranged alphabetically.
The majority of materials are related to either World War I or World War II. Most of the lithographs and posters consist of U.S. Army, Army Air Forces, and Navy recruiting, enlistment, and propaganda posters. One item of note is an original drawing of a USAAF Lockheed P-38 Lightning, which would have been used to create posters for distribution. There are also a few illustrative lithographs depicting military aircraft.
The collection includes a few non-military aviation items such as magazine advertisements, including ones for TWA and Mobiloil; a poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair; and a photomechanical print of an American Airlines plane.
The majority of items are vintage posters, prints, and lithographs, but a few items are modern reproductions.
The majority of materials are related to either World War I or World War II. Most of the lithographs and posters consist of U.S. Army, Army Air Forces, and Navy recruiting, enlistment, and propaganda posters. One item of note is an original drawing of a USAAF Lockheed P-38 Lightning, which would have been used to create posters for distribution. There are also a few illustrative lithographs depicting military aircraft.
The collection includes a few non-military aviation items such as magazine advertisements, including ones for TWA and Mobiloil; a poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair; and a photomechanical print of an American Airlines plane.
The majority of items are vintage posters, prints, and lithographs, but a few items are modern reproductions.
Dates
- circa 1930s-1940s
Language of Materials
Most materials are in English. One item is in French.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information
contact us.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Cubic Feet (one oversize box, four 30x40" oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org