Box 1
Container
Contains 29 Collections and/or Records:
Scrapbooks, 1930 - 2006
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1
Scope and Contents
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1930 - 2006
Scrapbook/Binder #1, 1930 - 1959
Sub-Series — Box: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1930 - 1959
Purdue Airport, circa late 30s - early 40s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 1
Scope and Contents
(Includes seven, black and white photographs (b&w); six of aircraft, and one labeled "Pop Stair," on motorcycle.)
Dates:
circa late 30s - early 40s
Curriculum, School of Aeronautics , 1945 - 1946
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 2
Scope and Contents
(Includes general information about each of the departments.)
Dates:
1945 - 1946
Photographs of Construction of Aeronca, along with other classes, 1956
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1956
"Aeronca 65 AC…Before…" , 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents
(Two, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
"Aeronca 65 AC…Middle…", 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents
(Three, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
"Aeronca 65 AC…After…, Aeronca 65C Project Completed, First Test Flight", May 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 3
Scope and Contents
(Two, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
May 1956
"Aeronca 65 AC…After…, Airframes Class Working on Repairs to the Aeronca and Champion", 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 4
Scope and Contents
(Two, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
"Aeronca 65c, (2 sets of wings)" , 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 5
Scope and Contents
(One, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
"Arrival of 1st Project Airplane Aeronca 65c” , 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 6
Scope and Contents
(One, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
Blatchley's Airframe Class of 1956 Working on Aeronca 65c, 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 7
Scope and Contents
(One, b&w photographs, 8"x10")
Dates:
1956
AMT Class, one photocopy; one, b&w, 5"x7", two students working on plane; one, black and white, 8"x10" of class working on plane, and one, color, 8"x10", plane (N5517E), 1956
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1956
First Engines Class in Fall of , 1955
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 9
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 3, Item 9
Scope and Contents
(Mr. Maris instructing, four, b&w photographs, 8"x10", one marked, "PAC Class of 1956 Working on DC-3")
Dates:
1955
Clippings and Photographs, 1957
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1957
Clippings; "Oxford Captain Gets Flying Cross, Retires," The Journal and Courier, 1957 - 1967
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4, Item 1
Scope and Contents
(Article about Captain Richard H. Hickman, graduate of the 1st AMT class, 1957); "New Technical Institutes Head Is Named," November 1957 (article about Harry C. Rountree, publication information unavailable); "Lafayette Men To Test New Timing Device During ‘500’," Fall 1957 (clipping indicates "Math teacher in Aviation Tech."”)
Dates:
1957 - 1967
Sheet Metal Lab, 1957, and Engines Class , 1957
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4, Item 2
Scope and Contents
(Two photographs, b&w, 8"x10")
Dates:
1957
Clipping, Diminutive Jill Trains Airline Pilots: Service in ferry command followed seaplane instruction, circa 1957
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4, Item 3
Scope and Contents
(Article about Jill McCormick, trainer, Purdue Professional Pilot Program, publication information unavailable.)
Dates:
circa 1957
Clipping, Purdue Helps Provide Trained Personnel for the Air World, 1957-05
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4, Item 4
Scope and Contents
(Article features Jill McCormick, publication information unavailable.)
Dates:
1957-05
Photographs, Starting the Engine on the Completed Piper J 3, and Piper J 3 Test Flight, 1957
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 4, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1957
Clippings and Photographs, 1958
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1958
Five clippings, publication information unknown, 1958
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 5, Item 1
Scope and Contents
"Young Burglars Admit Attempt To Steal Plane," March 1958; "2 Damaged C-47s Become Labs For Purdue Aviation Students," Indianapolis Star, June 1958; "New Posts Assigned In Technical Extension," (features Professor H. C. Rountree and Dr. Don A. Scott); partial clipping on death of Charles William Beese, June 1958.
Dates:
1958
Photographs, Engines Class 1958, and P.A.C. Propeller Lab , 1958
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 5, Item 2
Scope and Contents
(Two, b&w, 8"x10")
Dates:
1958
Clippings (five), 1958
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 5, Item 3
Scope and Contents
"Flying Low: A dynamic young woman, with more than 1,000 flying hours to her credit, teaches prospective pilots, using Link trainer, in Purdue classes," The Indianapolis Star Magazine, March 16, 1958 (article about Jill McCormick); "Navy Flight Class Takes to the Air At Purdue Airport," September 1958; "College Admission to be Discussed Here Wednesday," New Castle Courier, October 6, 1958 (James Maris mentioned in column); Two photos with captions of Purdue students working in Purdue Technical...
Dates:
1958
Clippings and Photographs, 1959
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 1, File 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The eight scrapbooks in this series document the history of Purdue's Aviation Technology Department, and one scrapbook provides a history of Purdue's Air Race Classic teams. Compiled by the department, the scrapbooks contain a rich collection of photographs and news clippings, along with staff information, brochures, memos and other key documents from the featured years. The 6th and 7th scrapbooks appear to have been compiled by Professor James R. Maris, Head of the Department of Aviation...
Dates:
1959