James L. Murray papers, 1937-1998.

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James L. Murray papers, 1937-1998.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/156628271

Collection contains James L. Murray's correspondence files (business and personal), subject files (containing correspondence, clippings, notes, financial documents, legal documents, minutes, and printed materials), loose correspondence (business and personal), and photographs (of Murray and the aircraft he worked on). Collection also contains Murray's award certificates, clippings, newspapers, periodicals, and miscellaneous printed materials (including annual reports for the companies Murray worked for). Collection also holds a small amount of audio-visual materials concerning Douglas Aircraft Company's version of the C5-A aircraft, consisting of a set of presentation slides, three reel to reel audio tapes, and two 16 mm motion picture films. Numerous artifacts, including Murray's trophies and award plaques, and models of aircraft Murray worked on are in this collection as well.

18.47 cubic ft. (23 boxes) + 1 envelope + 1 folder + 3 reel to reel audio tapes + 2 motion pictures.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6901818

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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