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Sandor "Alex" Kvassay papers and collection of Aviation Stamps
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 144
Scope and Contents
The Sandor "Alex" Kvassay papers and collection of Aviation Stamps document the history of aviation and flight through postage stamps, postmarks and envelopes collected from all over the world. The collection spans the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century but includes examples of 19th century balloon airmail. The stamps are housed in 67 albums and total near 68,000 stamps, envelopes, postmarks and postcards. The collection was assembled over a period of 20 years,...
Dates:
1870 - 2014; Other: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1990
Ernest S. Stoops papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 295
Scope and Contents
The papers of Ernest S. Stoop documents the academic and professional career of Ernest S. Stoops, Purdue class of 1949. Collection includes autobiographical literature, professional papers, correspondence, photographs, and artifacts relating to his involvement in the Purdue University Army ROTC and his professional career, most notably his involvement in the development of launch systems for the HELLFIRE missile. Collection includes his ROTC memorabilia and Purdue Zouaves Uniform.
Dates:
Circa 1916 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1988