printed ephemera
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Printed works that are created to meet an array of immediate needs, usually transitory in nature not intended to be saved. Examples could be broadsides, posters, leaflets, pamphlets, programs, postcards, tradecards, labels, tickets, handbills, sale notices, and valentines.
Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:
Sybille Holder Pan American Airways Flight Attendant Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2008-11-14
Contents of the Collection
The Sybille Holder Pan American Airways Flight Attendant Collection is comprised of textual materials that relate to Pan American World Airways (PAA) flight attendants, 1964-1991. The material was likely collected by Holder during her time as a flight attendant, although only one piece is noted as previously belonging to Holder. The collection contains a Pan Am "Employee Circles" binder, which holds meeting minutes and employee documentation. The materials have been removed from...
Dates:
1964-1991
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Frank L. Houston Pilot Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2016-12-01
Contents of the Collection
The Frank L. Houston Pilot Collection is comprised of primarily textual materials with a small amount of photographs relating to the World War II and post-war flight career of pilot Frank "Sam" Houston, 1940-1980. The textual materials include a 1940 high school graduation diploma for Houston, eight war ration booklets, circa 1942-1943; five pilot log books, which span from Houston's learning to fly in 1942 through 1966, including some of his time as a pilot with Northwest...
Dates:
1940-1980
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Elizabeth (Boon) Hughey TWA Flight Attendant Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2010-10-05
Contents of the Collection
The Elizabeth (Boon) Hughey TWA Flight Attendant Collection is a relatively small collection that pertains to Hughey's 1949 appearance on the Ralph Edwards radio program called "This Is Your Life," as well as her stewardess training and service with Trans World Airlines (TWA). Materials are dated from 1949 to 1952. Textual materials in the collection include Hughey's 1949-1950 logbook, salary deduction receipts for her TWA uniform, loose clippings about Hughey, her appearance on...
Dates:
1949-1952
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
J. V. and Harley Hyde Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1985-08-15-A
Abstract
Jules Verne (J. V.) Hyde (1889-1953) and Harley Hyde (1892-1919) were brothers who served in World War I as flight instructors. The collection contains documents, clippings, and photographs relating to J. V. Hyde's military service during World War I, his post-war work as the first manager of Boeing Field, and later work at Boeing as an inspector. The collection also includes documents, clippings, and photographs about his brother Harley's World War I service and death due to an airplane...
Dates:
circa 1910s-1950
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
Donald H. Irwin Jimmie Allen Flying Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1986-06-05
Abstract
Roy Buckley was a member of the Jimmie Allen Flying Club during the 1930s. The collection contains Jimmie Allen Flying Club materials owned by Buckley, including a membership card, photomechanical prints, correspondence, newsletters, and assorted ephemera.
Dates:
circa 1930s to 1940s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Jim and Helen Jacobs Concorde Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2008-04-04
Contents of the Collection
This small collection is comprised of color photographs, a postcard, and wine labels collected during the Concorde's first visit to Seattle and Boeing Field on November 15, 1984. The British Airways Concorde came to Seattle as part of a "Flight to Nowhere" promotional fundraiser for the Museum of Flight. Photographs feature event attendees on airport shuttle and the Concorde landing and taxiing at Boeing Field. Wine labels were collected from Beaujolais nouveau wine delivered by the...
Dates:
1984
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
Arlene E. Johnsen Trans World Airlines Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2010-08-05
Contents of the Collection
The Arlene E. Johnsen Trans World Airlines Collection consists of textual materials collected by Arlene E. Johnson during her 36-year career as a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines (TWA), from 1960-1996. It also includes a small amount of materials related to the crash that claimed her life, collected by her twin sister, Marlene. Original order has been maintained and the collection is arranged into two series: Series I: Arlene Johnsen TWA materials and Series II: TWA Flight 800...
Dates:
1961-2003
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Rebecca (Blodgett) Knight Western Airlines Flight Attendant Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2009-03-19
Contents of the Collection
The Rebecca (Blodgett) Knight Western Airlines Flight Attendant Collection is comprised of four (4) items collected by Knight during her 1970s career. There are two (2) color photographs; Knight is depicted in both. One also includes a partial view of a Western Airlines aircraft. There are no captions. Additional material includes a "Fly! Western Airlines" decal and a business card for "B. Blodgett."
Dates:
circa 1970s
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives