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Wilmer Stultz papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 38

Scope and Contents

The Wilmer Stultz papers document Wilmer Stultz's role as pilot in the 1928 transatlantic flight aboard the "Friendship" Fokker airplane. Types of materials in the papers include a flight plan, photograph, contract, letter, and Stultz's pilot's license.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927 - 1928
  • Other: Majority of material found within 1927 - 1928

Creator

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Portions of material in this collection are in the public domain. Other material copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Extent

0.363 Cubic Feet (One letter-size full-width manuscript box and one framed map)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Papers were property of Wilmer Stultz's family and were acquired by the Purdue Libraries through Heritage Auction House, 2006; addition was donated by William Brantner, January 27, 2009.

Processing Information

The papers have been placed into acid-free folders and an acid-free box. The oversized framed flight plan has been stored separately for preservation purposes.

Title
Wilmer Stultz papers
Status
Under Review
Author
Sammie Morris and Shauna Borger
Date
2020-05-28
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Edition statement
Second edition. Collection description first completed 2006-07-25.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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