Tom Mahoney papers, 1908-1981.

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Tom Mahoney papers, 1908-1981.

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The collection contains research materials related to early aviation and automobile transportation; these materials were used as background for Mahoney's writings. His manuscripts and research materials for several of his books and many articles are included. Photographs related to the 1908 New York to Paris six-month auto race with driver, George Schuster, and the Thomas Flyer and numerous aviation photographs (particularly around Randolph FIeld) of balloons, bombs, the Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its planes, Canadian World War I ace, Air Marshal William A. Bishop, and planes from many manufacturers are included. There is a large amount of printed materials related to NASA, aerospace, the National Aeronautic Association, and other organizations and publications from the aeronautical industry in the decades after World War II. Books written by Mahoney and many others are included as well as aviation newsletters, news releases up through the 1970s. Clippings, reports such as Pan American Airlines annual reports, and periodicals are included.

7.77 cubic ft. (15 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6813824

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

Mahoney, Tom, 1905-1981

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Tom Mahoney (1905-1981) was a journalist and author. A graduate of the School of Journalism, University of Missouri, he worked as reporter and editor of several newspapers: "El Paso Post", 1927-1930, where he covered the Escobar Rebellion; United Press in Texas and Kansas, 1930-1934; and "Buffalo Times", 1934-1936. He was associate editor of "Look", 1937-1939, and "Fortune", 1943-1945, magazines. In the 1940s and 1950s he worked for Young and Rubicam and Dudley-Anderson-Yutzy. He wrote numerous ...

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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On June 26, 1929, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company merged with the Wright Aeronautical Corporation to form the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. After this merger, the former Wright organization took over all of the engine and propeller manufacturing, while Curtiss concentrated on airplanes. This merger was completed by organizing two major divisions under their original names, but under the direction of a corporate headquarters located in New York City. However, the election of fo...

Schuster, George, 1873-1972

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Schuster, George N

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Bishop, William Avery, 1894-1956

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National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)

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The Louisiana State University Flying School required students take 72 hours of ground school training and 35-50 hours of flight instruction to achieve a private pilot's license with the Civil Aeronautics Authority. From the description of Louisiana State University Flying School certificate, 1941. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 613983235 ...