Conquistadores Del Cielo Papers 1940-1975

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Conquistadores Del Cielo Papers 1940-1975

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The Conquistadores Del Cielo Papers document the history and organization of the Conquistadores Del Cielo, an organization of aviation industry executives. The bulk of the collection consists of yearbooks from 1940 to 1975 celebrating the yearly get-togethers of the group in Arizona.

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Wright State University, Special Collections and Archives

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Conquistadores Del Cielo.

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Conquistadores Del Cielo (Conquerors of the Sky) was formed in 1937 and is a national organization of aviation executives. From the description of Records, 1940-1975. (University of Wisconsin, Superior). WorldCat record id: 31020710 ...

Sparks, Ray G.

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In 1937 a group of aviation executives were invited to a weekend at an Arizona ranch by TWA's President, Jack Frye, and Vice-President, John B. Walker. The result was the formation of a non-profit corporation in 1938 called the Conquistadores Del Cielo (Conquerors of the Sky) by a group of 91 executives from the aviation industry-airlines, parts suppliers, engine manufactures, fuel companies, etc. When space exploration came into being, these men were also invited. Ray G...

Sparks, Raymond G.

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