Scope and Contents of Collection
The Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw collection relates primarily to the military service of Ray M. Grimshaw during World War I. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, postcards, diary, booklets, and ephemera related to Ray's time with the 95th Aero Squadron, where he served as a mechanic. There is also a small amount of correspondence from his older brother, Leonard H. Grimshaw, who also served in World War I.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1917-1969 (bulk dates 1917-1922)
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1917 - 1922
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The Museum of Flight (TMOF) Archives is the owner of the physical materials in the archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from TMOF archives before any publication use. TMOF does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.
Biographical Note: Leonard H. Grimshaw
Older brother of Ray M. Grimshaw, Leonard H. Grimshaw was born November 10, 1888 in Kansas to George and Mary Grimshaw. During World War I, Grimshaw served as a Sergeant in the 15th Company, 2nd Air Service Mechanics Regiment and was stationed in France. He died April 7, 1971 in Florence, Oregon.
Source:
Biography for Leonard H. Grimshaw derived from collection materials.
Biographical Note: Ray McKinley Grimshaw
Ray McKinley Grimshaw was born July 17, 1894 in Corvallis, Oregon to George and Mary Grimshaw. He enlisted in the United States Army on April 30, 1917 in North Bend, Oregon. He was sent to Camp Kelly, San Antonio, Texas to serve in the Aviation section of the Air Signal Corps. On July 12, 1917 Grimshaw received orders to go to France but it was not until August 22, 1917 that Ray boarded the S.S. Baltic headed for France. On January 27, 1918, Ray was transferred to the 95th Aero Squadron. It appears Grimshaw was a Sergeant, 1st Class, upon discharge.
After his return, Grimshaw re-entered the tire business, founding Ray Grimshaw, Inc., one of the original tire retreaders in Portland, Oregon. Grimshaw died October 30, 1969 in Portland, Oregon.
Sources and Further Information:
Biography for Ray M. Grimshaw derived from collection materials.
Harold Buckley, Squadron 95. Paris : The Obelisk Press, 1933.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (1 full-width legal size document box and 1 map drawer)
Abstract
Ray (1894-1969) and Leonard (1888-1971) Grimshaw were brothers who served as mechanics during World War I. The collection contains correspondence, military documents, photographs, clippings, newspapers, a diary, and booklets primarily relating to the military service of Ray M. Grimshaw but also includes a small selection of correspondence from his brother, Leonard.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Existence and Location of Copies
Materials from this collection have been digitized and are available at The Museum of Flight Digital Collections.
Separated Materials
The following items have been separated from the archival component of this collection and are kept in
Objects storage:
- One (1) pilot headgear, leather
- One (1) cloth letter pouch
- One (1) side panel with Kicking Mule emblem from aircraft
Subject
- Grimshaw, Ray M. (Person)
- United States. Army. Air Service. Aero Squadron, 95th (Organization)
- Kelly Field (Tex.) (Organization)
- Grimshaw, Leonard H. (Person)
- Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973 (Person)
Genre / Form
- European paper money
- books
- correspondence
- diaries
- military maps
- photographic prints
- portraits
- postcards
- songbooks
Geographic
Topical
Uniform Title
- Title
- Guide to the Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw Collection
- Status
- Completed Level 4
- Author
- J. Parent
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Processing, cataloging and digitization of this collection was made possible by a Council on Libraries and Information Resources (CLIR) "Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives" grant.
- Edition statement
- 1st Edition
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