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Box 8

 Container

Contains 62 Collections and/or Records:

Two clippings, Cullen, K. (2002, October 27). Amelia's Old Haunts: Book recounts stories of Earhart's ghost at Purdue Hangar, dormitory. Journal and Courier, pp. E1, E8; "Post-1951," "Close-up shows student recovering from a descending right spiral in the Fresca Tru-Flite Trainer," publication information unavailable, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 48
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 50
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

One photograph, b&w, 8"x10", Amelia Earhart with "$1.00 Unique Toy Training Plane," back of photo stamped, "Credit: Humanities Research Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas", undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 49
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 51
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

Six photographs, color, 3½" x 5", students in labs, and two photographs, color, 4"x6", Purdue planes, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 58
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 60
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

Five photographs, color, 3½" x 5", unidentified planes, control panels and propeller, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 59
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 61
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 photographs, b&w, 3"x4", and 7½" x 9¼", "Joseph F. Vorbeck, Chief Flight Instructor," (one photo with student, undated); 7½" x 9½", fleet of N485P planes and instructors, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 60
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 62
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, "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

Photograph, b&w, 8"x10", unidentified student in lab coat, undated

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

Six photographs, three, b&w, 3 ½" x 3 ½", (nine people around plane; little girl in hangar near plane under construction; four people near plane under construction); three, color, 3 ½" x 5", (Air Force plane, fleet by Purdue University Airport building and two men in cockpit of experimental aircraft) , undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 8
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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: undated

One postcard and six photographs, one, color, 3 ½" x 4", staff member J. L. Johnson; three, color, 3 ½" x 5", taken at Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and one postcard, "Ryan PT-22 'Recruit';" one, b&w, 4"x5", two Purdue planes; one color, 3 ½" x 3 ½" , four men looking at plane wheel, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 9
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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: undated

Three photographs and one postcard, one, b&w, 3 ¼" x 4 ½" , "Charles Holleman, Republic Seabee, 1947; two, color, 3 ½" x 5", three men in cockpit, and one man looking at plane engine; one postcard, "Curtiss P-6E "Hawk," United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base , undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 10
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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: undated

The photographs, b&w, 5"x7", six coeds in front of a plane; two men, with fleet of Piper Warriors; four men working on Air Guard plane, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 11
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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: undated

Three photographs, b&w, 5"x7", instructor (?) and students in front of Air Guard plane; students in lab; student and professor (?) shaking hands, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 12
Identifier: UA 12, Series 1, Sub-Series 7, File 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: undated