Papers, 1908-1980 (bulk 1950-1980).

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Papers, 1908-1980 (bulk 1950-1980).

The collection is chiefly materials related to Canaday's career at Douglas Aircraft. There are 87 aircraft models, including several versions of the A4 Skyhawk; art works of various aircraft, including oil paintings, lithographs, and prints; 20 boxes of photographs; 8 training and advertising films; certificates; and navy organizational emblems. Also included are topical notebooks; 10 boxes of topical files; personal correspondence (1947-1973); a manuscript biography on Edward H. Heinemann and miscellaneous other materials.

50 cubic ft.

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McDonnell Douglas corporation

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Douglas aircraft company

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Canaday, Robert F., 1917-

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Robert F. Canaday spent his entire career with Douglas Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of McDonnell Douglas Corporation. He was born in Casper, Wyoming, in 1917 and educated at the University of Wyoming and the California Institute of Technology. He began his career at Douglas Aircraft in 1939. In 1968, he became Vice President for military sales and marketing. From the description of Papers, 1908-1980 (bulk 1950-1980). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat recor...

Heinemann, Edward H., 1908-

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