Melvin Hall papers, 1901-1960.

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Melvin Hall papers, 1901-1960.

Consists of diaires, correspondence, published and unpublished writings, medals, awards, photographs, and scrapbooks of Hall (Princeton Univerrsity Class of 1910).

7.85 cu. ft. (17 boxes, 1 flat case)

eng,

per,

fre,

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SNAC Resource ID: 8299151

Princeton University Library

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Hall, Josephine Johnson.

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American Financial Mission (1911-1912 : Iran)

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Hall, Melvin, 1889-1962

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Born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on April 10, 1889, Hall graduated from Princeton University in 1910. He joined the British Expeditionary Force before the American entry into World War I. In 1917 he worked with Colonel William Mitchell in creating the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1922 he married Josephine Johnson and joined the American Financial Commission to Persia as a provincial administrator working with Arthur Chester Millspaugh. During the next five years, he served as administrato...

United States. Army. Air Service

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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On June 26, 1929, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company merged with the Wright Aeronautical Corporation to form the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. After this merger, the former Wright organization took over all of the engine and propeller manufacturing, while Curtiss concentrated on airplanes. This merger was completed by organizing two major divisions under their original names, but under the direction of a corporate headquarters located in New York City. However, the election of fo...