Records, 1940-1965, bulk 1940-1943.

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Records, 1940-1965, bulk 1940-1943.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29632521

This series contains the records of the Civilian Pilot Training Program at the University of New Hampshire. Included are such things as: lists of participants, correspondence and instructions from the Civil Aeronautics Authority, applications for admission, infirmary records and financial documents. See also University Archives collection UA 1/1/2 for the original contracts between the University and the Civil Aeronautics Authority as well as the insurance policy required for each flight training student.

5 boxes (1.5 cu.ft.)

UNH Durham, Dimond Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7273112

UNH Durham, Dimond Library

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Civilian Pilot Training Program (U.S.)

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The Civil Aeronautics Authority, starting in 1940, contracted out the work of training fighter pilots in reaction to World War II. The University of New Hampshire was one of the main contractors and ran the Civilian Pilot Training Program from 1940 to 1943. From the description of Records, 1940-1965, bulk 1940-1943. (Manchester City Library). WorldCat record id: 29632521 ...

University of New Hampshire

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In 1861, the United States federal government approved the Morrill Act which set aside land in each state for the founding of public higher education. In 1862, the New Hampshire state legislature accepted the grant of 80,000 acres of public lands on which to set up a university. It was not until 1866 however, that the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts was incorporated by the state legislature. They started the process of creating the By-laws and the Charter in 1862 and t...