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Series I. Aircraft

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

The Aircraft series contains posters and lithographs depicting a variety of airplanes. The focus of these materials are the planes, with very little text or other visual elements. Common items in this collection feature a photograph of a specific model in flight with a label identifying the plane below. Notable manufacturers present in this series include Beechcraft, Cessna, Convair, Curtiss, Douglas, Grumman, and Lockheed.

This series does not include posters of planes from before World War I. Posters of balloons, dirigibles, and helicopters can also be found in other series within this collection.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1939-2010

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

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: 4.5 Cubic Feet (10 oversize folders (30x40" and 35x47"), 1 oversize box (16x20x3"); 1 oversize box (20x24x3"); 1 oversize box (24x32x3"))


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