John J. Montgomery Papers, 1885-1947

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John J. Montgomery Papers, 1885-1947

http://www2.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/m/Montgomery,John_J.html

John Joseph Montgomery (1858-1911) was an inventor and physics professor interested in aeronautics from Monterey, Calif. The collection includes photocopies of correspondence and other papers relating to the 1880s flying experiments of Montgomery. Papers include some of his writings about his flights, and letters to his sister and from a Chicago engineer concerning glider experiments. Additional items, 1911-1947, concern the family's attempt to see that Montgomery was given credit for his work.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Montgomery, John J. (John Joseph), 1858-1911

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Inventor and physics professor from Monterey, Calif. From the description of John J. Montgomery papers, 1885-1947 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 24773996 John Joseph Montgomery (1858-1911) was an inventor and physics professor interested in aeronautics from Monterey, Calif. Montgomery was the son of Zach Montgomery of Fruitland farm, near San Diego, Calif. His early aeronautical experiments were in San Diego County; later he taught at Santa Clara College and ...