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“Plant #2 Mahony-Troast Construction Dinner", 1940 June 17

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

File containing: program for “Contractors’ Dinner to Officials of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation to Mark the Completion of Building Eighteen” with invitation and seating list, all dated June 17, 1940; two black-and-white aerial photographs (8x10") of Plant #2 and Plant #3 of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation located in Fairlawn, New Jersey; typed “Interesting Facts in Connection With Materials Used” in the construction of New Factory Building, Plant No. 2, in Paterson, New Jersey (2 pages) and a one-page handwritten draft; poster (19x25") published by the Mahony-Troast Construction Company listing contractors who were able to build the factory in only 84 days with progress photographs, dated November 1, 1939 and January 23, 1940; original signed letter from Paul L. Troast of the Mahony-Troast Construction Company to Ronald S. Gall of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation transmitting invitations and program for the June 17 event (1 page).

Dates

  • Creation: 1940 June 17

Creator

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.

Partial Extent

1 item : poster

Partial Extent

2 Photographic Prints

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874


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