Papers, 1881-1984.

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Papers, 1881-1984.

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Correspondence, notebooks, patents, photographs, and reprints of research publications documenting Reissner's professional career, especially his contributions to the design and development of the first successful aircraft with all-metal wing and tail surfaces and of the first controllable-pitch propeller.

4 lin. ft. (6 archives boxes, 5 oversize folders)

eng,

ger,

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7373342

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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