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Charles Lindbergh Letter to Robert Goddard
Collection — Box: Assorted rare collections, Box 1, Folder: 2011-06-06 folder 2
Identifier: 2011-06-06-2
Contents of the Collection
This collection consists of a single item: a two-page typed letter written by Charles Lindbergh to Dr. Robert Goddard, dated December 15, 1938. In the letter Lindbergh makes the first suggestion for the military uses of the rocket. He states: "When the opportunity arises, I shall take this matter up with our own military people because I believe we should explore the military possibilities of the rocket. As you say, it is often difficult to start interest in such a radical development in its...
Dates:
1938 December 15
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
G. W. Charters Notebooks
Collection
Identifier: 2007-06-27-A
Abstract
The G. W. Charters Notebooks are comprised of three notebooks containing training notes of a World War I Army pilot.
Dates:
1918
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Jim Chase Lear Fan Document Control Backup Microfilm Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2025-02-21
Contents of the Collection
The Jim Chase Lear Fan Document Control Backup Microfilm Collection contains 94 rolls of microfilms which are the "the last complete microfilm copies of the Learfan Document Control backup, which has the complete drawing package." The microfilm was collected and used by Chase during his tenure as a Lear Fan Limited engineer, 1980-1984. Items are kept in their original boxes and many have labels with limited contextual information, primarily date range and roll number. Examples include...
Dates:
1980-1984
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Robert T. N. Chen Aeronautical Engineer Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2024-10-23
Overview
The Robert T. N. Chen Aeronautical Engineer Collection is a small collection that documents Robert Chen’s work in the field of aeronautical research and engineering, specifically as an employee with NASA's Ames Research Center, from the mid-to-late 20th century. The collection contains both visual materials and textual documents that date from 1960 to 2015. These materials give insight into Chen’s professional development, from his education, research projects, as well as his achievement...
Dates:
1960-2015
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2015-06-17
Abstract
The Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers is comprised of documents and scrapbooks, photographic prints and photograph albums, and assorted ephemera primarily pertaining to the life and military career of Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré (1894-1938). Major topics include Chourré's military service, especially while stationed in Coco Solo, Panama; his service as a U.S. Naval announcer for the 1929-1931 and 1933-1934 National Air Races; and family (immediate and extended) photographs.
Dates:
1889-1988; Majority of material found within 1920s-1950s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2008-09-04-A
Contents of the Collection
The Henry B. Christensen World War II Collection is comprised of items primarily related to the World War II military service of United States Navy pilot Henry B. Christensen. The collection contains military records, personnel documents, a pilot's log book and a small amount of black-and-white photographs.There are various identification cards and licenses, including a Naval Aviation Pilot license with a portrait of Christensen, several officer's mess cards, a ribbon...
Dates:
1940-1948
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Mary Christensen Commercial Airlines Collection
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2000-09-13
Contents of the Collection
The collection includes route maps, schedules, and brochures by Northwest Airlines and Western Air Lines, circa 1940s. Materials from both airlines feature the Douglas DC-4 and DC-3 aircraft in their promotional art. Also included is a Souvenir Air Log by Northwest Airlines, which unfolds to a reversible map that features domestic and international routes along with trivia about the science of air travel.
Dates:
Circa 1945-1950
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Bernhard Christenson Christmas Card
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2009-02-09
Content Description
The Bernhard Christenson Christmas Card is a small collection consisting of a single item: an embroidered postcard celebrating New Year's of 1919. The front of the card has colorful embroidery of flowers and text that reads: "1919 / Best Wishes." The reverse side of the card is inscribed "Merry Christmas / and a / Happy New Year / from / Bernhard." Printed on the card is: "Fabrication Française." The card is accompanied by an envelope mailed by Bernhard Christenson, likely an American...
Dates:
1918
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Dean E. Christianson World War II and Korean War Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2022-09-01-A
Contents of the Collection
The Dean E. Christianson World War II and Korean War Collection consists primarily of textal materials and a few visual materials from Dean's service as a navigator in the U.S. Army Transportion Corps. Included in the collection are correspondence files, personnel documents, military orders, charts, maps, navigator’s logs and flight plans, as well as a small amount of travel ephemera. The materials which range from 1941 to 1958, are organized in three series: Series...
Dates:
1941-1958
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Bea Chun Flight Attendant Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2024-01-01
Contents of the Collection
The Bea Chun Flight Attendant Collection is comprised of textual materials collected by Chun during her tenure as a flight attendant for American Airlines and Braniff Airlines, spanning 1980-2006. The bulk of the material is from American Airlines, 1996-2006, including a 25th anniversary pin and brochure, assorted policy booklets, such as "Uniforms and Appearance Standards," "Polar Flight Operations," and "You are Alert and Alive;" printed ephemera, including crew rest seat...
Dates:
circa 1980-2006
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives