Box 8
Container
Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:
Photocopy, "Prof. Maris and the PT-17 that he soloed in 1943 as an Army Air Force Cadet. He flew his 30 combat missions in a B-24 called the 'Bad Penny,'" "Prof. Maris taught the first course in Aviation Technology in 1955", undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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:
undated
"Purdue becomes Amelia Earhart central," AOPA Pilot, July 2002
File — Box: 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 4
Scope and Contents
("Purdue University has become the largest repository for all things Amelia Earhart.")
Dates:
July 2002
Six clippings, undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 5
Scope and Contents
Thomas, K. Boeing 737 returns to Purdue. Exponent, (page and date unknown,); Five clippings from Purdue University Technology Today Newsletter, "New Simulator Building Under Construction;" "Kroes Named Head of AT;" "Regional Airline Pilot Program," "Flight Program Alumni Reunion;" "AT Participates in FAA Training Initiative."
Dates:
undated
Two clippings, undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 6
Scope and Contents
Martin, F.; Woods, P. (1998, July 3). The Road Least Taken. Lafayette Leader, p. unknown. (includes photo, "Lawrence "Cap" Aretz managed Shambaugh field for five years. Shambaugh, established in 1928 was the city's first airport. This hanger was on the southeast corner of what is now Eighteenth Street and Teal Road."); Martin, F.; Woods, P. (1999, August 6). The Road Least Taken. Lafayette Leader, p. unknown (includes photo, "This hanger at Shambaugh Field was originally built to hold three...
Dates:
undated
News photo, "Ape Flies in Luxury," Lafayette Journal and Courier, circa 1970s; "Airport gets new director: Stroud is Purdue grad," (publication information unknown, circa 1981); "Airport service building slated for full completion by January," and "Stroud receives nod as new airport head," (publication information unknown), circa 1970 - 1981
File — Box: 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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:
circa 1970 - 1981
Two clippings, Hudecek, K. (1983, April 10). 727 Simulator gives pilot program boost. Journal and Courier, p. B4, (includes news photo, "In the drive's seat," Charles Holleman, chairman of the professional pilot program at Purdue University); Kriebel, B. (date unknown). Purdue pilots do program proud. Journal and Courier, p. unknown (recollections about Purdue University Airport history by Jim Maris), undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 6
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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:
undated
Two clippings, Former resident keeps Earhart search alive, and Kriebel, B. Earhart came to Purdue to inspire women students. Journal and Courier, date unknown; on same page - Faulty face mask caused quick visit, (in regards to Wiley Post's forced landing at Purdue University Airport), undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 50
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 52
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, "$700 Earhart Memorial Scholarship Is Presented to Purdue Woman Pilot," (Purdue instructor, Jill S. McCormick), publication information unavailable; and "Post-1961," "Aero Frat To Hear Glider Champ," publication information unavailable, undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 51
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 53
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
Historical information; "Amelia Earhart - "Lady Lindy," (includes biographical information, "Flying Laboratory plane at Purdue," and "Theories about what happened to her;" "Early Aviation Highlights in Tippecanoe County - 1880s parachutist shot down,” “1911--the airplane comes to Lafayette,” “1918 - Lafayette's first airplane crash," "1918-first airplane to land in Lafayette," "UFOs various sightings;" "Cairo 'Skywatch' Tower;" "Astronauts, Purdue's NASA vets recall early days," author unknown , undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 52
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 54
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
Lafayette's Escadrille: A History of Purdue's Flying Clubs", undated
Item — Box: 8, Folder: 53
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 55
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
Purdue University Department of Aviation Technology history, undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 54
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 56
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
Master, Historical Progression of Aviation at Purdue, and Clipping, "University Feature: Historic Purdue Airport one of the busiest in the…” by Charles J. Leslie, Office of Public Information (part of title cut-off), undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 55
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 57
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
Page of folder with aviation history notes penned on it, undated
File — Box: 8, Folder: 56
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 58
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
Copies of Bob Kriebel's aviation series column, Journal and Courier, circa 1990
File — Box: 8, Folder: 57
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 59
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 1990