Box 2
Container
Contains 8 Collections and/or Records:
Photocopied article, Lawton, W. Playboy's Pulchritudinous DC-9. Business & Commercial Aviation, pp. 52-55, February 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 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:
February 1970
Cover photo and article from Professional Pilot. Publisher Hugh Hefner, TV Star Bill Cosby and Purdue Airlines President Joe Minton at Bunny Tail of Playboy DC-9 N950PB at ORD. Inside Article, Smith, M.Q. (1970, June). Impressions of The Playboy Aircraft And Its Operation, pp. 36-37; and Minton, J. The Playboy Contract Adds to Our Expansion Dreams at Purdue Airline, pp. 38-39, 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 9
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:
1970
Articles; Shamburger, P. (1970, October 22). College Flying. Air Progress, p. 62; Unique Aviation Program Available Here. The Journal and Courier, (page unavailable); Space Career Forums for High Schoolers State Goal: Governor names 4 from Purdue. The Journal and Courier, September 9, 1970 (includes photo of Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb, James R. Maris, and Edward L. Frickey (state 4- H club leader); Governor Here To Confer On Space, Blight, Lafayette Leader , 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 10
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:
1970
Clippings; Moskal, J. (1970, December 1). Purdue Airport Crash Rescue Gear Draws ALPA 'B' Rating. The Journal and Courier, p. 12; Commuter Air Service To Chicago Set. The Journal and Courier, December 22, 1970, includes photo with caption, pages unknown, 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 11
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:
1970
Press release, Purdue University News, "The Sidewinder: A 180 Mile- Per-Hour Idea" (about Purdue Alum, Jerry Smyth's self-built aircraft); "Captured Idea Is Flying Reality," Purdue Alumnus, April 1970. p. 6 (article about Smyth and accompanying photo), 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 12
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:
1970
Articles about Jerry Smyth's Sidewinder; "The Sidewinder: A 180- Mile-Per-Hour Idea," The Journal and Courier, Marcy 6, 1970, p. 17; "Plane Makes Round Trip To Florida For Just $30," Indianapolis Star, p. 20, Sec. 1.; Photo with caption, "Showing Off His 'Sidewinder'," Louisville Courier-Journal , March 31, 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 13
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:
March 31, 1970
Clippings; McCLure, C.W. (1970, January 27). Purdue Airlines and The DC-9s: PAI Completes First Full Business Year. The Journal and Courier, p. 18-A, includes photo with caption, "Part of Purdue Airlines Jet Fleet;" "Security Around Playboy Plane Likened to Air Force One's," The Journal and Courier, February 7, 1970, p. 22, includes photo with caption, "What Else But a Bunny?"; Lyst, J. H. "Purdue Airlines Presents New Ideas In Education," (publication info unknown); Air Progress, May 1970, includes short snippets about Purdue events; Lybrook, P. "Jet Travel for Class Trips Key to Unknown for Pupils," includes photo of Robert Q. Calloway, president of Imperial Equipment Corp. and Joseph P. Minton, Purdue Airlines president, 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 14
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 14
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:
1970
Press release, Purdue University News Service, …Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong received his alma mater's highest honor…Purdue University bestowed an honorary doctor of engineering degree on its most illustrious son… , January 9, 1970
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1, Item: 16
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1, Item 16
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:
January 9, 1970