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George William Christopher Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-031
Abstract
This collection includes an autobiographical memoir titled Pioneer Pilot from the Texas Panhandle: Stories from a Flier's Life by George William Christopher, a flight instructor and barnstormer in the Texas panhandle area in 1930s and a pilot in the United States Air Force during World War II and post-war period. Also includes an outline for an article drawn from the book and a newspaper clipping about Christopher being awarded the Air Force Commendation...
Dates:
1961 - 1991
Melvin N. Gough Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-057
Abstract
The Melvin N. Gough Papers span from 1919 to 1971 and include a wide variety of materials reflecting Gough's career as a test pilot, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) administrator, and flight safety investigator. Types of materials include NACA and Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD) reports and documents, articles, correspondence, notes and speeches, and newspaper and magazine clippings. Gough (1906-1994) was an engineer, pilot, and administrator...
Dates:
1919 - 1973
Charles Lindbergh Interview Advertisement
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-063
Abstract
This collection consists of an advertisement for an interview from Charles Lindbergh, notable American aviator. The advertisement states that this is Lindbergh's "first interview to a woman's magazine in the November issue of Pictorial Review."
Dates:
c. 1927
Robert Eldred Taylor Papers
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-033
Abstract
This collection consists of the selective service records of Robert Eldred Taylor (1920-1994) of Larned, Kansas, during World War II. This includes materials such as Taylor's Aviation Cadet Training Rejection, an honorable discharge certificate, and a later letter explaining that he may be eligible for army duty. Other materials include a flight chart of Central America and a certificate of recognition for completion of the Gulf Sea Frontier Transport Pilot Course.
Dates:
1942 - 1948
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- Gough, Melvin N. (Melvin Neilson), 1906-1994 1
- Kraft, Christopher C. (Christopher Columbus), 1924-2019 1
- Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 1
- Soule, Hartley A. (Hartley Akin), 1904-1988 1
- Taylor, Robert Eldred, 1920-1994 1
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