“Benham Option” (document "78-12"), 1919 March-November

File — Box: 4, Folder: 6

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Envelope with printed return address of Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, and marked “Benham Option.” The envelope contains a typed option stamped "Document File 78-12" (1 page) to the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corporation of Buffalo to purchase two parcels of land in Urbana, New York. The document is signed by L.J. Benham and Mary E. Benham on March 15, 1919 and signed again on May 15, 1919 to extend the option to August 15, 1919.

Attached to the document is a typed extension to November 15 (1 page) signed by both Benhams on August 15, 1919 and a second extension (1 page) to February 15, 1920 signed on November 15, 1919.

Dates

Creation: 1919 March-November

Creator

From the Collection: Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. The bound volumes and some documents may not be photocopied due to condition. Negatives may not be handled; copies and digital versions are available for access. Some oversize items are in need of conservation treatment so access may be limited.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 22.8 Cubic Feet (1 records carton, 11 5-inch legal size document boxes, 22 5-inch letter size document boxes, 1 2-inch letter size document box, 24 letter size expandable folders, 1 oversize box (20x24x3"), 1 oversize box (25x32x3"), 1 oversize box (32x40x3"))