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France

 Subject
Subject Source: Naf
Scope Note: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79006404

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Gertler French Glass Plates Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2022-11-08-1.5
Contents of the Collection The Joseph Gertler French Glass Plates Collection is comprised of 115 glass plate positives and negatives depicting aircraft in France, circa 1917-1935. The majority of images are stereoscopic format.The glass plates have been organized into eight sets based on original groupings. Sets one through six likely originated from the same source as there is overlap in subject matter. Sets one through four were originally housed in identical containers within a larger cardboard box. The...
Dates: circa 1917-1935
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Lionel Cherry Gilmour World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-01-30
Abstract

The collection is comprised of a small photograph album, loose photographs, a prisoner of war diary, and assorted research documents pertaining to the World War I service and prisoner of war (POW) experience of Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour (1891-1973), pilot of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps (RFC).

Dates: 1915-2008; Majority of material found within 1968-2008
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Manny Gorin Wright Brothers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-11-21-and-2007-05-30-B
Overview

The Manny Gorin Wright Brothers Collection consists of photographic prints and postcards relating to the Wright Brothers and their expositions in France, circa 1908-1910s.

Dates: circa 1908-1910s
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Manny Gorin Wright Brothers Glass Plate Negatives Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2004-09-07
Content Description The Manny Gorin Wright Brothers Glass Plate Negatives Collection consists of 15 glass plate negatives of the Wright Brothers and their Model A aircraft in France, circa 1908-1909. Four images depict the Model A in flight. Five images show the aircraft on the ground with groups of people, primarily men, standing around it and inspecting it. One image shows the plane being wheeled across a dirt road toward a barn-like structure, likely Wilbur's temporary hangar at the Hunaudières...
Dates: 1908-1909
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2017-01-24
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.

Dates: circa 1917-1969; Majority of material found within 1917-1922
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Nancy Harkness Collection of World War I Photograph Albums

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-09-18
Abstract

Three albums of World War I photographs depicting various squadrons and corps of the United States Air Service stationed along the French-German border during and after the war.

Dates: circa 1914-1919
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Ted Ingersoll World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1992-03-31-A
Abstract

The collection contains an exhibition catalog and lithographs relating to an exhibit of World War I aerial warfare paintings, as well as a scrapbook of aviation articles and clippings.

Dates: circa 1914-1919
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Wilbur D. Kennedy World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-06-04
Abstract

Wilbur D. Kennedy, 1893-1943, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and served as a pilot in the 12th Aero Squadron during World War I. Collection contains photographs, correspondence, military records, and other assorted materials relating to his World War I service.

Dates: circa 1911-1944; Majority of material found within 1911-1925
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

"La Conquête de l'Air" postcard book

 Collection — Box Assorted rare collections, Box 1: [Barcode: One], Folder: 1988-03-22
Identifier: 1988-03-22
Content Description "La Conquête de l'Air" postcard book is a collection consisting of one book of 24 postcards documenting Wilbur Wright's demonstration flights in Le Mans, France in 1908. The booklet includes two pages of text about Le Mans, France and Léon Bollée, Civil Engineer of the City of Le Mans. The 24 photomechanical postcards in the booklet include images of Wilbur and Orville Wright; Léon Bollée; the motor for the Wright flyer; the aircraft under construction in Bollée's factory; the...
Dates: circa 1912-1915
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Marc A. Lagen World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1996-11-18
Abstract

Marc Aloysius Lagen (1882-1946), originally from Dubuque, Iowa, was a theatrical manager who served as Captain in the Balloon Section of the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I. The collection contains documents, photographs, correspondence, and ephemera relating to his World War I career.

Dates: 1914-1948; Majority of material found within 1918-1919
Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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