National Air Races collection, 1928-1978.

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National Air Races collection, 1928-1978.

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The collection is a comprehensive body of documentary evidence reflecting the organization and implementation of the races, consisting of press releases, letters, programs, posters, tickets, buttons, clippings, certificates and plaques. The 1928 race was held in Los Angeles, but from 1929 to 1939 most of the races were held in Cleveland. They featured cross country races, short races, army and navy maneuvers, stunt flying, parachute jumping, gliders, dirigibles, balloons and model planes and were considered a working laboratory for the aviation industry where new developments could be tested and refined. The collection is useful to the study of the races as both a popular amusement and as an aviation industry endeavour. In addition, the collection contains excellent examples of graphic design and illustration and biographical materials on various aviators.

11.10 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7112487

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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National Air Races (U.S.)

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Henderson, Clifford William, 1895-1984,

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Henderson was director of the National Air Races, 1928-1939, as well as other air races and expositions. Henderson managed and promoted sporting and cultural events, expositions, and conventions in the Los Angeles area after resigning from the National Air Races. He served with honor in North Africa during World War II, and founded the community of Palm Desert, Calif. From the description of National Air Races collection, 1928-1978 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCa...

National Air Races of Cleveland (Firm)

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Chicago Air Race Corporation.

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Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce.

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California Air Race Association.

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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 ...