Box 2
Container
Contains 8 Collections and/or Records:
News release, National Aerospace Education Association, "Purdue University - Changes in Aviation Programs," February 25, 1976; Article, Freuhling, T.A. "Aviation Technology Improves Fleet and Changes Maintenance Study Courses," publication information unavailable; photograph, b&w, 8"x10", Flight Maintenance Class, May 1976; Correspondence from James Maris to Patrick J. Harney in regards to emergency radio on Amelia Earhart's last flight, April 16, 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 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:
April 16, 1976
Seven photographs, b&w, 8"x10", "Progress on the Stinson," October 1976; two photos, "Stinson L1B as Received", August 1976; "Stinson L1 Wings;" "Stinson L1B Body as Received;" "Trial Assembly - Parts Inventory;" hangar with planes, 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 2
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:
1976
Two clippings; "A Matter of Perspective," by Lt. Rosemary Conatser (includes photo of Conatser and Mike Matthiesen; "Aviation technology: Operating at 100 percent of power," Purdue University perspective (includes photos of James Maris and Ernie Blatchley), November - December 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 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:
November - December 1976
Nine photographs, September 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 4
Scope and Contents
Nine photographs, color, 3"x5"; four, "Westinghouse J-34 Turbine Engine in operation, The stand, systems and Instrument console were constructed by Prof. Treager and students, Spring 1976;" one, "Detail of Systems constructed to support operation of J-34;" one, "Wiring of Instrument Console for J-34 Ramp Side run up stand;" one, "J-34 Turbine Engine Stand and Instrument Console;" one, "J-34 Turbine Run up stand in operation;" one, "Prof. Treager and students in AT 250 preparing to run the Ramp...
Dates:
September 1976
Five clippings, and three news photos, March 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 5
Scope and Contents
Five clippings, McClure, C. W. (1976, May 1). Nine air-to-air refueling over the Atlantic: 122nd is ‘over there.’ Journal and Courier, p. A-10 (includes a photo of Capt. John Van Etten).; Short clip about 10 Purdue students being selected by the general flight technology faculty to participate in a high-altitude flight operation program offered by Purdue in Wyoming, Franklin Daily Journal, May 20, 1976; "Monroe Man Is In Purdue Air Program," Vincennes Sun-Commercial, May 21, 1976; News photo,...
Dates:
March 1976
News photos, "The Korean War vintage fighter plane," (plane donated by Purdue Aviation Technology Department and located in Happy Hollow Park), Exponent, April 1, 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, 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:
April 1, 1976
Six photographs and five clippings, March 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 7
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 7
Scope and Contents
Six photographs, color, 3 ¼" x 4 ¼", "Freshmen girls in ENGR 195 course in Practical Lab, instructor Prof. Earl Hooner, Spring semester, 1976-77;" five clippings, News release, "Purdue University - Changes In Aviation Programs," National Aerospace Education Association, February 25, 1976; "Purdue Adds to Impressive Aviation Program," Aviation Education News Bulletin, February 27, 1976; "Air meet set for Saturday," Purdue Alumnus, March 1976; "Alumna First Military Jet Soloist," Purdue Alumnus,...
Dates:
March 1976
Newsletter, six clippings, two news photos, and two photographs, 1976
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, Item: 8
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7, Item 8
Scope and Contents
Newsletter, Purdue Aviation Technology Flying Club, Spring 1976; six clippings, News photo, "Joe Diamond, an instructor in aviation technology, attempted to defy the law of gravity…," Purdue Exponent, April 12, 1976; Billingsley, G. (1976, March 26). "Women 'feel comfortable' in flight program." Purdue Exponent, p. 7; three short clips, "Purdue University will offer a summer course…," Washington Times Herald, April 21, 1976, Chesterton Tribune, April 21, 1976, and Muncie Star, "Flying Course to...
Dates:
1976