Box 7
Container
Contains 52 Collections and/or Records:
Military data sheet for James R. Maris; Autobiography sheet for Jim Maris; and biographical information for Professor James R. Maris, Professor Emeritus, School of Technology , circa 1984
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 23
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 23
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:
circa 1984
Two photographs and three clippings, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 24
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 24
Scope and Contents
Two color, 3 ½" x 5", (Boeing 737 (?) donated to Purdue by United Airlines, flying into Purdue Airport); three Clippings, News photo, "Big Brother," Purdue contingent with Boeing 737 donated to Purdue by United Airlines; Mance, T. (unknown). Aviation program purchases replacement aircraft. (publication information unknown, features photo of Ben Stark in cockpit of an old-model Piper Arrow); "Airline Alliance Take Flight," (publication information unknown, features story about United Airlines...
Dates:
undated
Five clippings, circa 1956 - 1980
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 25
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 25
Scope and Contents
"Post-1955," "Challenge of Space Awaits 100 Youths," (publication information unknown, in reference to Indiana's first aerospace education seminar for youth at Purdue); "Post-1964," "300 Fliers Expected For College Air Meet," (publication information unknown, in reference to National Intercollegiate Flying meet held at Purdue); "Post-1965," "Student Rev Up For Flying Meet," (publication information unknown, includes a color photograph of the "Av. Tech.
Flying Club and Purdue Pilots at the...
Dates:
circa 1956 - 1980
Clippings, "Pre-1980," "Purdue To Offer B.S. Degree Leading to Airline Pilot Wings," and "Purdue Needs Rated Flight Instructors," Journal and Courier, dates unknown, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 26
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 26
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:
undated
Article, "Post-1966 and Pre-1980," front cover of Plane & Pilot, October (date unknown). Martin, J. Purdue University Pilot Training: A leading university now offers a complete course of study which can culminate with an academic degree plus an ATR rating. Plane & Pilot, pp. 30-32 , undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 27
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 27
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:
undated
Two clippings, "Post-1955," News photo, "It's The Starduster Too," (date unknown, features Professors James R. Maris and Earl K. Hoover and their home-built experimental Starduster Too) and "Post-1964," "Purdue Students Praise Aerospace Workshop Tour," The Bluejacket, July 24, 1964
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 28
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 28
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:
July 24, 1964
Three clippings
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 29
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 29
Scope and Contents
"Post-1955," "Purdue Gives Flight Study," Herald Argus, June 18 (in regards to new two-year college-level general flight technology curriculum, year unknown); "Post-1956," News photo, "Getting The Feel Of The Plane," (features Mrs. J. B. Lijedahl and Mrs. Walter Scholer); "1972 ?" McClure, C. W. (unknown). Purdue Airport Tightens Up. (publication unknown, includes news photos, "Passenger Frisked…Airline Manager Jack Fordham Uses Metal Detector," and "Woman's Purdue Searched…Allegheny Inspects...
Dates:
1960 - 1999
"Pre-1967," Lafayette Enters Jet Age-PAI Gets 'Stretch-9,'" and News photo, "In They Flew…the Old and New," Journal and Courier, (dates unknown) , undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 30
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 30
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:
undated
"Post-1957," Mason, J. S. Blub about James R. Maris, Head of Purdue's Department of Aviation Technology being the proud possessor of the first flight log of the late Roger Chaffee, Indianapolis Star, (date unknown), and "Post-1958," News photo, Mrs. Ruth M. Keller and Sid J. De Vries standing in front of a statue at the North American Air Defense Command, (publication information unknown), undated
File — Box: 7, Folder: 31
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 31
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:
undated
"Post-1955," News photos featuring students, and Professors James Maris, Charles Holleman, and Jill McCormick (date and publication unknown); "Post-1957," "…A UNS feature story on the late Roger B. Chaffee's flight log and flying instruction at Purdue will be included verbatim in the astronaut's biography being written by his father and scheduled for publication later this year of Kregel Publications…," (date and publication unknown), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 32
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 32
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:
undated
Press release, "Post-1964," News from Cessna Aircraft Company, "Flight Training Moving Into High School, College Curriculums," and two Clippings, "Post-1975," "Aircraft charter service to open at Purdue Airport," (publication information unknown); and "Purdue Airport Is Now Branch Base For Famed Johnson International Airlines," (features photos of Purdue alumni; Graham Pesce (PPT '69), senior captain, for Johnson's Lafayette-based Electra, and Kathy Forrest (Hu '74)), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 33
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 33
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:
undated
Press release, "Post-1967," in regards to Purdue aviation technology students restoring a PT-22 and giving it to Air Force Museum at Wright Field, includes a photo of PT-22, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 34
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 34
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:
undated
Clippings, "Post-1970," "Purdue Airlines In Squeeze," (publication and date unknown); Lyst, J. H. "Hefner's 'Bunny' Is Only Purdue Lines Plane Left", undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 35
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 35
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:
undated
Three clippings, "Post-1968," "Flying Camera Catches Alfalfa Weevil Damage," (publication information unknown); "1973?" McClure, C. W. Skylines: Purdue Pilots Cited Twice, Journal and Courier, p. C-4 (National Intercollegiate Flying Association's Tournament of Champions, date unknown); "1975?" "Roundup June 23-25," (4-H Roundup presentation, Kitty Hawk to the Moon, Jim Maris, aviation technology), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 36
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 36
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:
undated
"1970?" "Jet-Set Farmer," story about Dave Cochard, Purdue alum, Ag '62 ("At Purdue while studying to get a degree in dairy farming, he also earned a private flying license during four years in the Air Force ROTC Program." publication information unknown), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 37
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 37
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:
undated
"Post-1968," "Eight Purdue alumni work with NASA on the Apollo program; many in top spots," Purdue Exponent, Apollo Supplement, p. 6, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 38
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 38
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:
undated
Two clippings, "Post-1965," "Lafayette Native Piloted Reconstructed Mail Plane," (includes news photos, "Early Pilot - Henry Boonstra," and "Reconstructed Mail Plane Airborne Again," publication information unavailable); "Post-1970," "'Civic Theater Week' Declared Amid Rehearsals for 'Harvey,'" Journal and Courier, p. 28 (includes news photo of Elwood Dowd, Dennis Finnerman, Sandy Mitchell, and Bill Watkins), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 39
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 39
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:
undated
Photocopy of proclamation by Edgar D. Whitcomb, Governor of Indiana, proclaiming that Monday, July 21, 1969 and every July 21 thereafter be designated as Apollo 11 Day; "Post-1970," "Plane Runs Out of Fuel, Crashes at Purdue Airport: Muddy resting place for gasless plane," (publication information unknown, four passengers, including pilot, Purdue alumni), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 40
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 40
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:
undated
Three clippings, "Post-1968," "New Purdue Stewardesses;" "Airline Sports New Look In Hostess Costumes," and news photo, "Mini One of Many," (publication information unavailable); "Post-1969," McClure, C.W. Public slide program on flying available. Journal and Courier , undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 41
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 41
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:
undated
Four clippings, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 42
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 42
Scope and Contents
"Post-1960," "Fall New MPATI Head, Succeeding Bohnhorst," (publication information unknown, William R, Fall appointed head of the Midwest Program on Airborne Television); "Post-July 1, 1964 - the School of Technology became the ninth school at Purdue University," (publication information unknown); "Purdue Coed Aiming Toward Career As Astronaut," (publication information unknown, article about Stephanie Baker); "Post-1969," "Finally, a Tower," (publication information unknown, information about...
Dates:
undated
Four clippings, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 43
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 43
Scope and Contents
"Post-1955," "Club and Club Flying: Purdue University Has Aerial Roots That Go Way Back to 1911," (publication information unknown); "Post-1956," "Technical Institutes Praised," (publication information unknown, Purdue mentioned in article); "Pre-Fall 1967," "Four Year Degree Offered: School Of Technology At Regional Campuses Expands," (publication information unknown); Pamphlet, "Pre-1968," "FAA What It Is – What It Does," (several pictures from Purdue used)
Dates:
undated
"Post-1961," News photo, "Flying 'Dean'," ("Dean of commercial pilots based here, Ray Melter…," publication information unknown); "Post-1966," "Supplemental Airlines' Authority to Sell All- Expense Tours Narrowed by Top Court," Wall Street Journal, (date unknown); Photograph, "Post-1976 ?" b&w, 5"x7", "Dick O'Neal, lab assistant, demonstrates air conditioning trainer he constructed for a project in MET 490" (senior project), undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 44
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 44
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:
undated
"Post-1955," "Four-Year Professional Air Pilot Training Now Offered at Purdue," Journal and Courier, undated
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 45
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 45
Scope and Contents
(Includes news photo of Professor Maris, Head Aviation Technology Department.)
Dates:
undated
Purdue News Photo, press release (photo unavailable), "Aviation Benefits - R.J. Graham, supervisor of production control, American Airlines, chats with Prof. James R. Maris, head of Purdue University's Department of Aviation Technology, about Purdue's extensive aviation technology program…" , February 25, 1970
Item — Box: 7, Folder: 46
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 6, File 1, Item 46
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 25, 1970
Listing of Former Staff ("Started," "Left," "Taught," "Position" listed), undated
File — Box: 7, Folder: 47
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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:
undated