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Box 2

 Container

Contains 36 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

McClure, C.W. Private Flying Still Gaining at Area Airports. The Journal and Courier, p. 43-A, January 26, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, Item 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: January 26, 1971

"Silver Star Given Purdue Student-Pilot," The Journal and Courier, January 28, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, Item 5
Scope and Contents (Includes photo of student, Timothy J. Wright and presenter, Colonel James R. Burkhart.)
Dates: January 28, 1971

Clippings, "New pilot training equipment softens impact of airline loss," Purdue Reports to Indiana Schools, Volume 22, Number 1, September 1971, p.4; News clipping photo, with caption, "Inspecting One of Two New Planes," (Prof. Gilbert L. Summers and flight instructor, Mike Moreno are featured); "Purdue's Home Ec. School Honors Three HE Alumni," Purdue Alumnus, November 1970, inside cover, 1970 - 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: 1970 - 1971

University News Service press release, in regards to Flying Farmers 25th anniversary meeting, January 8, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 7
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, Item 7
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 8, 1971

Clippings, news clipping photos, “One Flight More,” features PT22 and Professors E. R. Blatchley and J. R. Maris, Indianapolis Star, August 1, 1971; “Added to Purdue Aviation” Champion Citabria and Piper Navajo, Journal and Courier, p. 51, September 14, 1971; "Latest Rebuilding Project," features E. R. "Red" Blatchley and aircraft rebuilt for the Air Force Museum; Aviation Education News Bulletin, features PT22 rebuilt by Aviation Maintenance Technology students, and "Aviation Program Alive and Well at Purdue University; Scheduled to Host National Flying Meet", 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 8
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: 1971

University News Service press release, Special Report, "…Although jet operations of Purdue Airlines have been curtailed, there has been no lessening of activity in Purdue University’s renowned aviation education programs…", August 2, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 10
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: August 2, 1971

Clippings, "4 Units Make Up Aviation Complex at Purdue Airport," Journal and Courier, January 26, 1971, p. 38-A, includes photo, "Reid Checks Primary Trainer," Charles R. Reid, president of Reid Airways Inc., the CASO (Commercial Aviation Support Organization) at Purdue Airport featured; "Sale of Last DC9 Empties Hangars of Purdue Airlines," Journal and Courier, July 10, 1971, includes photo; news photo clipping, "Goodby, Lafayette; Hello Belagrade," publication information and date unknown, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 12
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: 1971

Clippings, news photo, "Waiting for Delivery," in regards to two plane renovations done by Purdue's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, July 31, 1971; "Purdue Airlines Demise Impact Kept At Minimum," Indianapolis Star , August 4, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 13
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: August 4, 1971

Clippings, Persily, L. (1971, May 10). Jet fighter remains in park: Anonymous group threatens to destroy plane. Purdue Exponent, p. 3, includes photo of the F86 fighter jet; Gierkey, C. (1971, May 17). Wiley Hall's 'Coyote' Purdue Grand Prix Kart Champion. Journal and Courier, p. 9, includes photos; "14th Grand Prix Panorama," and "Winners Share Spotlight," (segments of article underlined, possible connection to Av Tech), 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 14
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2, 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: 1971

Pamphlet, Purdue University presents the 1972 National Intercollegiate Flying Association's 24th Annual Air Meet and Conference; and Purdue Alumnus, front cover story, "Purdue's Aviation Technology Fleet…Story On First Coed Graduate Inside," and inside, p. 5, "Aviation Technology To Graduate First Professional Coed Pilot," story about Rosemary Merims, also inside, p. 10, "16 Purdue Alums Working On Space 'Shuttle' Project", November 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, 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: November 1972

Program, Tournament of Champions, Purdue University National Intercollegiate Airmeet, May 11th, 12th, and 13th, 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, Item 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: 1972

Four clippings, news photo, "Bottoms Up," Journal and Courier, January 4, 1973 (single engine Cessna blown over by prop wash from U.S. Marine C-54); Kramer, R. (1972, February 10). Purdue Airport Expanding, The News, p. 35, February 10, 1972; Expansion of the Purdue Airport…, Rushville Republican, September 30, 1972; "Purdue Grads First On, Last Off Moon: Armstrong and Cernan," Journal and Courier, p. B-4, December 11, 1972 (includes photo of Armstrong and Cernan after landing a NASA-owned T-33 jet trainer at the Purdue Airport), 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, 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: 1972

Five clippings, "State To Get 2 FAA Air Control Towers," Indianapolis Star, January 19, 1972 (one at Purdue Airport); McClure, C. W. (1972, October). Control Tower Construction Begins at Purdue Airport. Journal and Courier, p. unknown; News clipping photo, "Starduster Too…" features Professor James Maris and Earl Hoover with the experimental plane they built; Thornburg, R. "Visiting Wizard Says Steam Car Certain," photo of inventor Bill Lear, with famous Lear Jet in background, publication information not available; "Improvements To Be Made At Purdue Airport This Spring," The Great Lakes Flyer, publications information unavailable , 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, 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: 1972

R.R. Maris, Aviation Technology press release to Purdue News Service, Regional Flying Meet Results, November 7, 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, 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: November 7, 1972

Three clippings, news clipping photo, "Pilot Unhurt," Benjamin F. Cooper crashed 75 yards from married students' apartments, just north of Purdue University Airport, Indianapolis Star, August 23, 1972; McClure, C. W., "Airport Construction Contract Awarded Fauber by Trustees," publication information unknown; "In Our Opinion: Air Age Steps," Journal and Courier, opinions page, editorial about Purdue Airport expansion, 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 10
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, 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: 1972

Four clippings, "New Planes To Cut Purdue-O'Hare Time," Journal and Courier, August 9, 1972, includes photo, "Due With Spring," illustration of Metro Airliner; News photo, "Training Fleet For Purdue University," Esso Aviation News Digest, October 20, 1972; McClure, C. W. (1972, December 4). Purdue Airport First in State To Receive New Certification. Journal and Courier, (p. unknown); "Purdue's Hansen To Wed: They Met 25 Years Ago," publication information unknown (article states "Hansen already has asked his future bride to join him in taking flying lessons." , 1972

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, Item: 11
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3, 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: 1972

Two clippings, McClure, C. W. (1973, September 12). Flight 'Exciting' in DC 9 Simulator: Skylines. Journal and Courier, p. A-12 (includes news photo of Allegheny DC-9 flight simulator); Gallien, J. F. (1972, December 24). r. Hovde Finds Retirement Is 'Great': Likes Hours, He Quips. Indianapolis Star, p. 10, Sec. 1, 1972 - 1973

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, Item: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 4, 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: 1972 - 1973