Pearl Young's research papers on Octave Chanute, Louis P. Mouillard and early aviators 1903-1979.

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Pearl Young's research papers on Octave Chanute, Louis P. Mouillard and early aviators 1903-1979.

Consists primarily of the research done by Pearl Young. Material includes published and unpublished manuscripts, correspondence, notes, newspaper and magazine clippings. The majority of material consists of copies of documents, photographs and items from various institutions.

14.5 linear ft. (15 boxes), 1 oversize folder, 25 microfilm reels.

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Chanute, Octave, 1832-1910

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Civil engineer and aviation pioneer. From the description of Octave Chanute papers, 1807-1955 (bulk 1860-1910). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980023 A native of Paris, Chanute emigrated from France to the U.S. with his parents in 1838. He worked as an engineer, primarily in constructing railroads and railroad bridges, but is best remembered as a pioneer in aerial navigation and glider flight, and wrote two influential books on flight. From the description of P...

Mouillard, Louis-Pierre, 1834-1897

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French inventor and aeronautical pioneer who lived primarily in Algeria and Egypt. From the description of Louis-Pierre Mouillard papers, 1833-1987 (bulk 1870-1916). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979768 ...

Young, Pearl I.

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