Papers, 1914-1974.

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Papers, 1914-1974.

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Correspondence, speeches, reports, scrapbooks, printed matter, and photos, relating to Victory's career with NACA, 1915-1958, and his civic activities in Washington D.C. Includes material relating to his role in the development of NACA's research facility at Langley Field, Virginia, and its office of scientific research and development, national and international regulation of air traffic, and representation of NACA before congress; 25th and 50th anniversaries of flight; Lindbergh breakfast, June 1927; Billy Mitchell controversy, 1924-25; and Victory's activities with Aero Club of Washington, community chests, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences, International Torch club of Washington, National Aeronautics Association, and Washington Board of Trade.

Ca. 36 ft. (80 boxes).

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

Victory, John Francis, 1892-1975

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Lawyer, government executive. From the description of Reminiscences of John Francis Victory : oral history, 1970. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122684253 In 1915, John Victory became the first employee of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). He then was appointed its secretary in 1921 and executive secretary in 1948 where he shared responsibilities with the NACA director for the administration of the organization. When ...