Correspondence, 1919-1943, 1970
Contents
Letter, H. H. Saylor, Country Life editor, to Mrs. Harold Hartney, January 20, 1919. Requests a photograph of Major Hartney for their publication listing all Americans awarded medals for their service in the war. One (1) typed page.
Holiday card from Harry Crookshank, House of Commons, 1924.
Letter, Edward J. Scheiberling, Liaison Committee Chairman, American Legion 1937 Convention Corporation of New York City, to Harold Hartney, November 8, 1937. Thanks Hartney for his service on the Liaison Committee. One (1) typed page.
Letter, Royal S. Copeland to Grover Whalen, New York World's Fair President, June 2, 1937. Recommends Hartney as Commissioner or Director of Aeronautics for the World's Fair. One (1) typed page, with a large section torn out.
Telegram, "George" to Hartney, August 1, 1939. Notifies Hartney that a book is ready for his review before retyping.
Letter from Harold E. Hartney, Jr. to his parents, December 19, 1941. Explains that he will visit briefly for Christmas, asks after family, mentions death of Teddy Bates (Navy) in Hawaii, expresses desire to join Air Corps at Randolph Field. Two (2) handwritten pages.
Letter from Hartney Jr. to his parents, January 17, 1943. Expresses frustration that he has been held back in training because he's underweight, discusses oil and gas rationing, and other personal news. Two (2) handwritten pages.
Letter from George E. Haddaway, University of Texas, History of Aviation Collection, March 20, 1970. Discusses annual meeting for Friends of the Library.
Telegram, H. M. Lovett to Mrs. H. E. Hartney, July 26, [no year]. Advises her of unknown ceremony (possibly a funeral) details.
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1943, 1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Hartney, Harold Evans, 1888-1945 (Person)
Language of Materials
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: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 full-width legal size document box and 2 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org