George Wolfe Brady papers, 1910s-1976.

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George Wolfe Brady papers, 1910s-1976.

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The George Wolfe Brady collection includes aeronautical material related to his career with Curtiss-Wright Corp., Chance-Vought Corp., and the Institute for Defense Analyses, but mainly for his time at Curtiss-Wright.. It also includes some biographical and professional correspondence in the form of papers, reports, and photographs and subject files. The biographical file contains resumes, passports, published papers, and some university material. Blueprints include Chance-Vought fuselages from the 1930s plus engine castings, propellers, and controls for Curtiss-Wright aircraft. Most of the brochures and clippings relate to Curtiss-Wright publicity campaigns. Correspondence includes general Curtiss-Wright business and engineering and patent applications. Handbooks and manuals are Curtiss-Wright policy publications. The notebooks include primary notes and designs interspersed with other materials. The photographs consist primarily of builder's photos, but they also include early aviation photos and postcards. Three phonograph records provide a record of the first demonstration reverse thrust propeller test.

9.5 cubic ft. (22 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7967581

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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