Papers, 1922-1976.

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Papers, 1922-1976.

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Collection contains correspondence (1922-1976); newspaper clippings (1919-1927, 1968); anniversary volumes for the Conquistadores del Cielo, a social organization for airline executives (1943-1969); 2 pilot log books (1933-1939); 5 scrapbooks with photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence on the Byrd Expedition (1928-1930); photographs of Smith and various airplanes (1940-1948); and the manuscript for "By the Seat of My Pants."

4.25 cubic ft. (7 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7251245

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Conquistadores del Cielo.

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Smith, Dean C., 1964-

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Dean Cullom Smith (1900-1987) was an aviator and airline industry executive. He served as a pilot on the Richard E. Byrd Expedition to Antarctica from 1928-1930 before working as a pilot for American Airlines from 1930-1939. Smith then worked as an executive for the Curtis-Wirth Corporation from 1939-1943, the Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation from 1943-1948, the Hughes Aircraft Company from 1948-1953, and then Lear, Incorporated from 1953 until his retirement in 1965. He also wrote an a...

Byrd Antarctic Expedition

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The expedition is also known as "Antarctic-Navy Operation Highjump #1." From the description of Byrd expedition to the South Pole field photographs, 1946-1947. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155517428 Expedition headed by Richard E. Byrd. The strictly scientific work of the expedition was undertaken under the auspices of the American Museum of Natural History. From the description of Antarctic travel photographs, 1928-1930. (Unknown). Wor...