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Early Boeing Company, undated (circa 1918)

 Series

Content Description

From the Collection:

The Boeing Story Exhibit Collection consists of archival items acquired by the Museum of Flight for use in the "The Boeing Story: 1916-1958" exhibit, on permanent display in the Museum's Red Barn. This collection only represents archival items purchased for use in the exhibit; the exhibit also includes artifacts and library materials as well as archival items from other accessions which are not included in this collection.

The collection is organized by theme following the layout of the exhibit. Materials include printed ephemera, photographic postcards, and airmail envelopes. William Boeing's early years are represented with items related to Yale University, where he studied. The early development of the Boeing Company is placed in context of Seattle, Washington in the early 20th century with brochures and postcards and an early company shop tag. Wong Tsoo (an associate of William Boeing and Conrad Westervedlt) and aviation in China is represented with an airmail envelope from the China National Airmail Corporation. An airmail envelope also represents early aviation. There is some ephemera related to food and gasoline rationing and work on the homefront during World War II.

Dates

  • Creation: undated (circa 1918)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

One item (CNAC airmail envelope) is partially in Chinese. All other items are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research although many items are on display in the Museum's galleries. Items not on display are accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. Digital surrogates are available for items on exhibit. For more information contact us.

Extent

From the Collection: .2 Cubic Feet (1 letter-size 2-inch document box)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874


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