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Aviation at Purdue, 1930-1973, written by Grove Webster, December 2, 1976

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 2, Sub-Series 1, File 3

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: The historical publications include Department of Aviation Technology, and School of Aeronautics and Astronautics histories written by key staff from the Department's and School's past; James Maris, Head of Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1955-1982, Elmer Bruhn, former head of School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1945-1950, W. A. Gustafson, Associate Head of the School, 1980-1998, Professors, Lawrence Cargnino, Alten Grandt Jr., D. K. Gentry, and Purdue alums, Faith Wayne Pearson, ’42, and Jim Silverthorn, A.E. '70.

Also included among the publications are articles written about the Department's and School's early years from 1928-1940s and the influence it had upon aviation at the time. There are also School of Aeronautics curriculums and general information.

Dates

  • December 2, 1976

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is in English.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 0.363 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box)

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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