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William Frederick Barns Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2012-04-13

Abstract William Frederick "Bill" Barns (1920-1995) joined the United States Air Force in 1942 and flew in the European Theater during World War II. After the war, Barns served in the USAF in several capacities until his retirement in 1966 when he went to work in the private sector, including for Garrett Corporation. The collection contains a broad array of textual materials as well as photographs and digital images related to his military and professional careers.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Brian Baum Emirates Collection

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2021-05-21

Content Description The Brian Baum Emirates Collection is a small collection consisting of material received by the donor at a gala dinner to mark the start of Emirates' non-stop service between Seattle, Washington and Dubai, United Arab Emirates held at the Washington State Convention Center on March 2, 2012. The collection includes a 10-page commemorative /invitation, the event menu, and Tom Jones' set list taken from teh stage after the event.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Alexander Graham Bell and the Aerial Experiment Association Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2018-10-01-B

Abstract 25 photographs of Alexander Graham Bell and other members of the Aerial Experiment Association along with their aerodrome aircraft; souvenir booklet of the association; 2 photomechanical prints signed by J.A. McCurdy.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

The Boeing Story Exhibit Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2022-00-00-17

Content Description The Boeing Story Exhibit Collection consists of archival items acquired by the Museum of Flight for use in the "The Boeing Story: 1916-1958" exhibit, on permanent display in the Museum's Red Barn. This collection only represents archival items purchased for use in the exhibit; the exhibit also includes artifacts and library materials as well as archival items from other accessions which are not included in this collection.The collection is organized by theme following the layout of...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Minnie M. Boyd Collection on The Ninety-Nines

Collection

Identifier: 2017-03-28

Abstract Minnie M. Boyd (1910-1998) was born in Four Lakes, Washington and was an avid aviator. This collection contains correspondence, organizational records, membership directories, photographs, clippings, printed materials, and ephemera related to the Ninety-Nines, Inc.,and gathered by Minnie M. Boyd during her time as a member.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Abraham L. Brearcliffe Jr. Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1984-08-30-B

Abstract Abraham Lincoln Brearcliffe, Jr. (1899-1984) was born in Washington state and worked for Boeing from 1930-1945. The collection features photographs, clippings and newsletters, foreman's materials, labor union membership books, and assorted ephemera from Brearcliffe's time at Boeing, most of which are almost exclusively from the war years (1941-1945).

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

David Brown Collection of World War II-era aviation ephemera

Collection — Box: Small Collections oversize materials 2019-

Identifier: 2019-00-00-143

Contents of the Collection This is a very small collection comprised of World War II-era aviation ephemera, dated 1941-1945, collected by David Brown. The collection includes a "God is My Co-Pilot" promotional booklet, four pieces of WWII-era sheet music, an October 1945 United States Army Air Forces Fair leaflet, and a "Parade of Aircraft," souvenir booklet from the Wright Field Air Fair, Dayton, Ohio, October 1945.

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.

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 from 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...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Commercial Airlines Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2018-00-00-23

Abstract The Commercial Airlines Collection is an artificial collection comprised of textual, visual, and audiovisual materials of commercial airlines from around the world, 1910s-2020s.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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William Frederick Barns Papers

Brian Baum Emirates Collection

Alexander Graham Bell and the Aerial Experiment Association Photograph Collection

The Boeing Story Exhibit Collection

Minnie M. Boyd Collection on The Ninety-Nines

Abraham L. Brearcliffe Jr. Collection

David Brown Collection of World War II-era aviation ephemera

Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers

Bea Chun Flight Attendant Collection

Commercial Airlines Collection

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