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Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films

Collection

Identifier: 2019-10-24

Abstract

Julius A. Barr had a varied flight career in the 1920s and 1930s, notably spending time as a personal pilot to Chinese military figures and later working as a Boeing test pilot. The collection includes 5 albums with more than 1,600 photographs and 11 films that document his personal life and career.

Dates: 1926-1939

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2017-10-26

Abstract

The William Hough “Bill” Cook, Jr. Papers are comprised of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia pertaining to the life and work of Bill Cook, Jr. A significant portion of this collection is made up of correspondence, both personal and professional. Major topics include the Boeing high speed wind tunnel, the B-29, B-47, and B-17 bombers, the development of the YC-14 short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, and research on supersonic transport.

Dates: 1925-2012; Majority of material found within 1938-1974

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Donald B. Croly Boeing Concept Art Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2011-03-14

Contents of the Collection The Donald B. Croly Boeing Concept Art Collection holds 39 pieces of concept art created by Croly, circa 1940s-1970s, during his time as an artist at the Boeing Company. Most are original gouache paintings, although there are three pen and ink and graphite drawings and two photographic reproduction posters. Scenes primarily depict aircraft in a variety of settings, including in flight, parked at terminals and engaged in U.S. Air Force military operations. A small number feature...

Dates: circa 1940s-1970s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Floyd R. Daniel Boeing Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2010-01-20

Contents of the Collection The Floyd R. Daniel Boeing Collection is comprised of materials relating to Daniel’s 26-year career as photographer and videographer at the Boeing Company. The collection primarily consists of photographic materials and assorted documents relating to Daniel’s career, as well as seven films, all ranging from the late 1920s to early 1960s.The photographs, which are comprised of 95 black-and-white prints, nine color prints, 22 negatives, and three transparencies, consist of official...

Dates: 1920s-1960s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Joseph D. Hutchinson United Airlines Slides and Film

Collection

Identifier: 2022-09-08

Content Description The Joseph D. Hutchinson United Airlines Slides and Film is a collection of 232 color photographic slides and some 8mm film footage taken by Hutchinson documenting his time as a pilot for United Airlines (UAL) in the mid-twentieth century. The slides are arranged into two groups following Hutchinson's original arrangement: Airports and Aircraft, and People. Within each grouping, slides are organized chronologically.The first group of 118 slides are predominantly of airports where...

Dates: circa 1938-1973

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1996-11-26

Abstract

The Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers documents the career and personal life of aviator and aerial navigation pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen. This collection is comprised of textual, visual, and audiovisual materials created and collected by EBJ and his wife and business partner, Nadine Audrey (Liscomb) Jeppesen. The documents date from 1843-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1940-1979.

Dates: 1843-1996 ; Majority of material found within 1940-1979

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Harry R. Mankins Film Collection

Collection — Box: Film Box 6, Reel: 1

Identifier: 1999-03-02-A

Contents of the Collection The Harry R. Mankins Film Collection is a small collection containing one film reel from circa 1930s-1940s of various military aircraft and airliners flying around the Seattle, Washington area. Aircraft pictured include the Boeing XB-15, XB-17, 247, and 314 Clipper prototype; Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats; and a United Airlines Douglas DC-3 "Mainliner" aircraft. Passengers, flight attendants, and flight and ground crew are featured in a few shots. Other scenes include a brief aerial...

Dates: circa 1930s-1940s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Alan Nielsen Isometric Aircraft Drawings

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2002-09-10

Contents of the Collection

The Alan Nielsen Isometric Aircraft Drawings is a smalll collection comprised of 32 isometric drawings by Alan Nielsen of 21 different aircraft, done from 1993 to 2008. All of the drawings are on 8.5x11" sheets of paper with the drawing on one side and background information about the aircraft on the verso.

Dates: 1993-2004

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Cyrille M. Peabody Boeing Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2020-08-29

Contents of the Collection The Cyrille M. Peabody Boeing Collection holds original artwork and reference files of Cyrille "Cy" M. Peabody, a Boeing Company employee and designer who worked in various art departments over a 31 1/2 year period in the mid-to-late 20th century. The collection is organized into two series: I. Artwork and II. Reference Files. Series I., Peabody's original art is mostly grouped together within 10 folders (2 boxes), although some individual pieces are found in subject folders. His...

Dates: circa 1950s-1980s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Robert W. Radoll Early Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1990-10-26

Contents of the Collection The Robert W. Radoll Early Aviation Collection documents the professional and personal life of early aviator and airmail pilot Robert W. Radoll from circa 1920 to 1933. The collection consists of textual material, such as correspondence, clippings, and logbooks, as well as a total of 138 photographs. It is divided into two main series: Professional and Personal.The Professional series has been further divided into subseries: Barnstorming, Northwest...

Dates: 1920-1933

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films

William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers

Donald B. Croly Boeing Concept Art Collection

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Joseph D. Hutchinson United Airlines Slides and Film

Elrey B. Jeppesen Papers

Harry R. Mankins Film Collection

Alan Nielsen Isometric Aircraft Drawings

Cyrille M. Peabody Boeing Collection

Robert W. Radoll Early Aviation Collection

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