“Plant #2 Mahony-Troast Construction Dinner", 1940 June 17
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
- From the Collection: Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Organization)
Language of Materials
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
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874
curator@museumofflight.org