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- History of Aviation Scrapbook, 1908-1929 - Harold E. Millfelt, a night clerk at a hotel in Zanesville, Ohio, assembled scrapbooks to pass the time during his long overnight shifts. This one documents the history of aviation, from the Wright brothers' demonstration flights in 1908 through Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Most of the scrapbook's content relates to Lindbergh and his flight.
- 1908-1929
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History of Aviation Scrapbook, 1908-1929
Harold E. Millfelt, a night clerk at a hotel in Zanesville, Ohio, assembled scrapbooks to pass the time during his long overnight shifts. This one documents the history of aviation, from the Wright brothers' demonstration flights in 1908 through Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Most of the scrapbook's content relates to Lindbergh and his flight.
- Aviation Photography, Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Company, 1918 - This catalog from British camera manufacturer Thornton-Pickard, which features Royal Air Force photographs, touted aerial photography's military advantages. During World War I, military forces on both sides utilized the latest aviation and photographic technology for aerial reconnaissance. Aerial views of enemy troops and equipment changed how militaries looked, moved, and fought. In turn, military research accelerated the evolution of aerial photography.
- 1918
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Aviation Photography, Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Company, 1918
This catalog from British camera manufacturer Thornton-Pickard, which features Royal Air Force photographs, touted aerial photography's military advantages. During World War I, military forces on both sides utilized the latest aviation and photographic technology for aerial reconnaissance. Aerial views of enemy troops and equipment changed how militaries looked, moved, and fought. In turn, military research accelerated the evolution of aerial photography.
- Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3 - The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- March 10, 1966
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Plaque Commemorating the Record Number of Hours Flown by the Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 is one of history's most significant aircraft, with important achievements in civil and military applications. DC-3 N21728, operated by Eastern Airlines and North Central Airlines from 1939 to 1975, is a special example. The airplane logged 84,875 flight hours before being retired to The Henry Ford. It was a record for a commercial aircraft at that time.
- National Register of Historic Places Report for the Sullivan and Richie Jean Jackson House, 2013 -
- February 05, 2013
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National Register of Historic Places Report for the Sullivan and Richie Jean Jackson House, 2013
- Scrapbook of Aviation Photographs and Articles, circa 1928 - Kenneth Henderson compiled this scrapbook around 1928. It included photographs and newspaper clippings related to some of the top pilots and airplanes of the day. William Brock, Richard Byrd, Anthony Fokker, Charles Lindbergh, and Edward Schlee were among the aviators Henderson documented.
- circa 1928
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Scrapbook of Aviation Photographs and Articles, circa 1928
Kenneth Henderson compiled this scrapbook around 1928. It included photographs and newspaper clippings related to some of the top pilots and airplanes of the day. William Brock, Richard Byrd, Anthony Fokker, Charles Lindbergh, and Edward Schlee were among the aviators Henderson documented.
- History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volume 1, 1867 -
- 1789-1815
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History of Europe From the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volume 1, 1867
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West, 1972 -
- 1972
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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West, 1972
- Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930 - The monthly magazine <em>The Wind Cone</em> -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship <em>Graf Zeppelin</em>.
- 1929-1930
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Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930
The monthly magazine The Wind Cone -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship Graf Zeppelin.
- Airplane in Flight, 1910 - People were captivated by early airplanes and the brave pilots who flew them. Many pioneering aircraft manufacturers formed exhibition teams that thrilled paying audiences with elaborate shows. Airplanes, aviation meets, and aerial stunts were popular subjects for postcards.
- 1910
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Airplane in Flight, 1910
People were captivated by early airplanes and the brave pilots who flew them. Many pioneering aircraft manufacturers formed exhibition teams that thrilled paying audiences with elaborate shows. Airplanes, aviation meets, and aerial stunts were popular subjects for postcards.
- Advertising Poster, "Glen H. Curtiss Aviation Meet," 1912 - Buyers for airplanes were scarce during aviation's early years, but plenty of people were willing to pay to see the spectacle of flight in person. Pioneer aviators like the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss formed exhibition teams that traveled the country and performed daredevil stunts for enthralled audiences. It was dangerous work, but crowds loved watching the "birdmen" in action.
- June 01, 1912
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Advertising Poster, "Glen H. Curtiss Aviation Meet," 1912
Buyers for airplanes were scarce during aviation's early years, but plenty of people were willing to pay to see the spectacle of flight in person. Pioneer aviators like the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss formed exhibition teams that traveled the country and performed daredevil stunts for enthralled audiences. It was dangerous work, but crowds loved watching the "birdmen" in action.