Frank A. Van Dersarl papers, 1910-1976.

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Frank A. Van Dersarl papers, 1910-1976.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/219786628

The Frank A. Van Dersarl papers contain photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, blueprints, periodicals, aircraft log books, related to his achievements in aviation. Also included in the collection are photographs related to the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

15.97 cubic ft. (16 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7023402

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Van Dersarl, Frank A.

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Frank A. Van Dersarl (1895-1983) of Denver, Colorado, was a pioneer in the early days of aviation. He and his brothers built a plane in 1912 with parts they scrounged from farmers and by building the parts they couldn't find. In 1931, he designed and built a biplane which he claimed could climb to 13,000 ft., land at 28 miles per hour, and take off from the ground in the space of 10 feet. From the description of Frank A. Van Dersarl papers, 1910-1976. (University of Wyoming, American...