Books, Periodicals, Pamphlets, and Technical Manuals., 1887-1991., bulk: 1925 - 1945
Scope and Contents
This series comprises materials relating to published books, as well as pamphlets, periodicals, conference papers, and typescript reports and coursework relating to general aviation topics, in particular, science and engineering. The book materials include illustration blocks and color plates to Gaston Tissandier, Histoire des ballons et des aéronauts celébres (1887). The pamphlets include several printed in pocket book format for use by aviators "in the field". The periodicals include in-house publications by airplane manufacturers and commercial airlines, as well as by other businesses that employed airplanes in the course of their operations.
Dates
- Creation: 1887-1991.
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1925 - 1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Hoxsey, Arch (Archibald) (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Carruthers, John Franklin Bruce (Collector, Person)
Access
The collection is open to researchers when Special Collections is open, and at other times by appointment. There are no access restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.25 Linear Feet ( (13 archive boxes, 6 archive half-boxes, 8 clam-shell boxes, 3 shoe boxes, 15 oversize print boxes))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Organized into 4 subseries:
Container Summary
2.5 boxes.
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu