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 Subject

Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Scope Note: Things conferred or bestowed as a reward for merit, including a prize, reward, honor, document, or remuneration. Non-preferred terms: Prizes (Rewards); Rewards (Prizes, etc.)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

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 Notes:  , Research files, 1944-1994
Found in Subjects:  awards

Lloyd E. Frisbee Aeronautical Engineering Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2025-10-21
Overview

The Lloyd E. Frisbee Aeronautical Engineering Collection documents the career of aeronautical engineer Lloyd E. Frisbee. The collection dates from 1938 to 2012 and chronicles Frisbee's career achievements as an engineer starting with the Boeing Company, followed by Northrop Corporation, and lastly his time with the Lockheed Company. The materials emphasize his work on the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar aircraft.

Dates: 1938-2012
Found in Notes:  made up of clippings, correspondence, agendas, a nomination packet, certificates, awards, articles
Found in Subjects:  awards

Glenn F. "Red" and Pauline P. (Ballard) Hiersche Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023-10-27
Content Description The Glenn F. "Red" and Pauline P. (Ballard) Hiersche Collection is a small collection of materials related to the military service of both Glenn F. "Red" and Pauline P. (Ballard) Hiersche, as well as Pauline Hiersche’s 25-year career with the Boeing Company. The collection consists of both visual and textual materials that date from 1937 to 2002.Glenn F. "Red" Hiersche was a Sergant in the 11th Army Air Corps during World War II. The materials connected to his service are...
Dates: 1937-2002
Found in Subjects:  awards

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 Notes:  , certifications, awards, membership and business cards, pilot licenses, bulletins, hand-written notes, flight
Found in Subjects:  awards

Albert "Al" R. Lunde Boeing Space Collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 003049]
Identifier: 2024-09-27
Overview

The Albert "Al" R. Lunde Boeing Space Collection documents the career of Albert Lunde as a test engineer with the Boeing Company’s Space Division. The collection, which dates from 1955 to 2014, contains both visual materials and textual documents. These materials provide insight into Lunde’s career at Boeing and his achievements in the field of aerospace.

Dates: 1955-2014
Found in Notes:  , technical reports, awards, certificates, correspondence, ephemera, clippings, and college transcripts. The
Found in Subjects:  awards

Clayton Scott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-06-05
Overview The Clayton Scott Papers documents the career and personal life of pilot Clayton Scott. The collection contains visual, audiovisual, and textual materials that date from 1911 to 2006. These documents bring to light CLS’s pioneering work in the field of aviation throughout the Pacific Northwest region, beginning in the 1920s to the 1990s. The materials illustrate his work with aviation entrepreneur Vern Gorst, his work as a private pilot of William E. Boeing, his position with the Boeing...
Dates: 1911-2006
Found in Notes: 
Found in Subjects:  awards

Samuel Lewis "Lew" Wallick Boeing Test Pilot Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-05-08
Overview The Samuel Lewis "Lew" Wallick Boeing Test Pilot Collection documents the career and personal life of test pilot Lew Wallick. The collection contains both visual and textual materials that date from 1928 to 2018, with the bulk from 1954 to 1984. These documents bring to light Wallick’s work testing and demonstrating aircraft for the Boeing Company, with an emphasis on his contributions to Boeing's Model 700 commercial jetliner series. Also present are records on his involvement in the P-12...
Dates: 1928-2018
Found in Notes:  , certificates, awards, manuscript drafts, technical diagram, brochures, pilot qualification records, flight logs
Found in Subjects:  awards

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