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(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."”)

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(Article about Jill McCormick, trainer, Purdue Professional Pilot Program, publication information unavailable.)

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(Article features Jill McCormick, publication information unavailable.)

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"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.

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...

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(Includes general information about each of the departments.)

Scope and Contents The Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology records document the historical background of the department, the Purdue University Airport, and key moments in the history of aviation in Tippecanoe County. Scrapbooks compiled by the department provide a rich collection of photographs and news clippings which highlight key historical moments, individuals, additions of labs and simulators, and aircraft at the Purdue University Airport. Publications among the...