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Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

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Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

William Hewitt Phillips Autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-080
Abstract

Autobiography (typescript draft) of William Hewitt Phillips, NACA and NASA Langley Research Center aerospace engineer; chief of Flight Dynamics and Control Division from 1970 to 1979.

Dates: ca. 1995

William Hewitt Phillips Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-019
Abstract

Papers of William Hewitt Phillips, NACA and NASA Langley Research Center aerospace engineer (and chief of Flight Dynamics and Control Division from 1970 to 1979), including lecture notes, reports and memoranda tracing the development of Phillips' theories while at Langley, spanning from his work on World War II-era aircraft to the early U.S. space program and beyond, as well as his interest in model aircraft.

Dates: 1918 - 2008

Edward C. Polhamus Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-051
Abstract

Edward C. Polhamus was an aeronautical engineer active in aerodynamics research related to the development of high-speed aircraft. The collection papers include reprints of articles and reports by Polhamus, correspondence, notebooks, photographs relating to his patents, and materials relating to his Wright Brothers lectureship.

Dates: 1962 - 1986

James Robbins Randolph Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1971-001
Abstract

Papers of engineer, mathematician and physicist James Robbins Randolph, including notes, calculations, correspondence and writings.

Dates: 1922 - 1969

Robert R. Gilruth Papers, 1936-1989 (Ms1990-053)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1990-053
Dates: 1936 - 1989

Rockwell International, Collins General Aviation Division Brochures

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1994-012
Scope and Content

Nine brochures from the Collins General Aviation Division of Rockwell International contain information regarding various products of the division, such as Electronic Flight Instrument systems and Weather Radar systems.

Dates: 1979 - 1984

Hartley A. Soule Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-004
Abstract

The collection includes research files, personal notes, film scripts, and publications collected by Soule, an aerospace engineer, on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace, particularly on the NACA and NASA programs, including the X-1 and X-15 jets, and the Mercury and Gemini space programs.

Dates: 1950 - 1967

Robert Eldred Taylor Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1994-033
Scope and Content

Selective service records of Taylor of Larned, Kansas, during World War II. Taylor was disqualified from Aviation Cadet Training due to color blindness, and entered the enlisted reserve corps and was assigned inactive status to Pan American World Airways in Miami, Florida. In 1945 Taylor had to go in front of the selective service board again for possible duty.

Dates: 1942 - 1945

Earl A. Thornton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-026
Abstract

The collection includes research files, personal notes, audio recordings, videocassettes, photographs, and publications collected by engineer and Professor Earl A. Thornton on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace.

Dates: 1885 - 1998

John W. Townsend, Jr., Papers

 Collection — Box 1-6
Identifier: Ms-1990-068
Scope and Content Physicist, NASA administrator. Received B.A., Williams College (1947), M.A. (1949); Sc. D. (1961). Worked at the Naval Research Laboratory (1949-58, branch head 1955-58). With NASA (1958-68, 1987-90); deputy director of the Goddard Space Center (1965-68); director of the Goddard Space Center (1987-90). Deputy administrator, Environmental Sciences Services Administration (1968-70); associate administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (1970-77). President, Fairchild Space...
Dates: 1949 - 1990