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CA 1. CAT/Air America Archives

 Record Group
Identifier: CA 1
Record group, number equivalent = 1, collection abbreviation = CA.

Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:

Clarence J. Abadie, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA127-86
Abstract

Clarence Joseph Abadie, Jr. worked for Air America from July 28, 1960 to July 31, 1974. At the time of separation from Air America, Abadie's duty station was in Thailand where he served as Vice President.

Dates: 1957 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1970

Wayne T. Abbey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA035-13
Abstract

Wayne Thomas Abbey was employed by Air America as a captain and pilot.

Dates: 1956 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1974

Ed G. Adams Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA100-05
Abstract

Ed G. Adams was a fixed wing aircraft pilot with Air America. This collection contains material related to Air America's operations in Laos, the Air America Association, and Ed Adams later career in commercial aviation.

Dates: 1968 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1973 - 2009

Aircraft Dispatcher Training Manual Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA039-13
Abstract

The Aircraft Training Manual Collection contains documents that were used by dispatchers, and air traffic controllers employed by Air America in 1967. It consists of material related to the dispatch, and control of aircraft, and contains training manuals, rules and guidelines, and procedures.

Dates: 1967

Fred E. Anderson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA128-86
Abstract

Fred E. Anderson was a pilot of fixed-wing aircraft for Air America. After the shutdown of Air America, he flew for several other charter services, cargo airlines, and air taxi services. He also worked as a flight instructor. The Fred E. Anderson Collection consists of loose material in folders.

Dates: 1950 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1983

John D. Anthony Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA090-89
Abstract

John Dennis (J. D.) Anthony was hired by Air America on November 5, 1970 for the position of safety manager. His base of operation was in Vientiane, Laos where he stayed until he resigned on July 16, 1973.

Dates: 1966 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1973

Leslie W. Bays Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA080-96
Abstract

Leslie Warren Bays was employed with Air America as a captain flying Helio Couriers. He began working with Air America April 26, 1966 and separated from the company November 20, 1974. His last duty station was in Saigon, the Republic of South Vietnam. The collection is composed of air navigation charts, maps, slides, data books, manuals, pilot's log, and a piece of a stone jar from the Plain of Jars.

Dates: 1969 - 1970

Gary B. Bisson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA087-89
Abstract

Gary Bryan Bisson was employed by Air America on February 14, 1968. He worked as a corporate attorney at Bangkok, Thailand facilities of Air America. He resigned from the company on September 30, 1974.

Dates: 1969 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1979

John A. Bottorff Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA028-90
Abstract

John A. Bottorff worked for Air Asia Co., a subsidiary owned by Air America from 1963 to 1974. Bottorff was also the initiator of The Airasian, an employee newspaper. The collection contains several issues of The Airasian and photograph albums.

Dates: 1972 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1975

Bill Brockway Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA169-87
Abstract

This collection contains Air America film reels, a VHS tape and an Air America Flag from Canton. It also contains a part of the Elmer Munsell Collection, regarding Laos.

Dates: Undated

Marius Burke Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA175-88
Abstract

Marius Burke was employed by Air America as a Captain and helicopter pilot from October 31, 1963 to June 30, 1975 when he was separated from the company. His last duty station was Saigon, The Republic of South Vietnam.

Dates: 1954 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1972 - 1974

Robert Lancy Burn Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA044-99
Abstract Robert Lancy Burn (R. Lancy Burn) was born in South Carolina on April 4, 1939. He was an Air Asia Co. employee for several months in 1966 until November, when he became a flight mechanic and supervisor for Air America. He retired in December of 1971. Burn was primarily based at their Saigon, Vietnam facilities and kept detailed journals with almost daily entries of his time with Air America. The collection consists of his journals and also contains correspondence and personal documents...
Dates: 1966 - 1972

Lew Burridge, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA071-98
Abstract

Lew Burridge flew with the American Volunteer Group (AVG) before being hired by Gen. Claire L. Chennault and his Civil Air Transport (CAT) air carrier. Burridge mainly worked as an executive and a pilot in China supporting the Chinese Nationals in their fight against communism.

Dates: 1946 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1958

Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America Memorial and Archive Dedication Ceremony Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA148-87
Abstract

The CAT/Air America Memorial Plaque was designed and paid for by funds from the memberships of both the Civil Air Transport (CAT) Association and the Air America Association. On May 30, 1987, the CAT and Air America Memorial Plaque was dedicated during a solemn service.

Dates: 1984 - 1987; Majority of material found within 1985 - 1987

Allen E. Cates Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA066-03
Abstract Allen Cates served with the United States Marine Corps from 1960 until 1996. After his discharge he joined Air America as a pilot from July 1966 to May 1974. During his eight years with Air America he logged 7,000 hours in various aircraft both fixed-wing and helicopters. He was active in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, and flew rescue missions and evacuations, many under fire. Allen Cates also served as a President of the Air America Association, as well as a board member for five years. Allen...
Dates: 1999 - 2008; Majority of material found within 2003 - 2006

CIA Corporate Records

 Collection
Identifier: CA067-96
Abstract

The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This collection contains the released records in relation to the Civil Air Transport (CAT)/Air America company including documents of incorporation, documents of dissolution, by-laws, accident investigation reports, minutes, memoranda, and correspondence.

Dates: 1950 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1979

Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America Association Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA089-87
Abstract

The Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America Association Collection is an artificial collection covering the involvement of the company in Southeast Asia, particularly during the Vietnam War and the Secret War in Laos.

Dates: 1896 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1975

Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America, Inc. Small Collections

 Collection
Identifier: CA-Small Collections
Abstract

The Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America, Inc. Small Collections is comprised of collections of material that are too small to warrant individual arrangement. It is an artificial collection, which are identified by the collection subject’s name.

Dates: 1942 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1962 - 2007

Robert E. Dawson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA075-96
Abstract

Robert E. Dawson was employed as a Senior Company Representative with Air America, at the Chiang Mai, Thailand facility, from January 11, 1966 until his separation on July 31, 1974. The collection includes pilot information, aircraft manuals, log books, reports, an oil on canvas painting, and correspondence related to Air America's operations.

Dates: 1970 - 1974

Douglas S. Dexter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA122-86
Abstract

Douglas Stanley Dexter was employed with Air America from July 7, 1972 until his separation from the company on June 30, 1974 as a captain flying rotary wing aircraft in Saigon.

Dates: 1964 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1972 - 1973

James M. Dodds Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA022-04
Abstract

James M. Dodds worked for Air America from 1967-1974. The collection contains his material used in servicing and repairing aircraft for Air America such as log books, photographs, personal records, and articles of clothing.

Dates: 1960 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1975

E. Douglas Dreifus Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA074-97
Abstract

Edward Douglas Dreifus was Director of Air America's Safety Division, at Air America's Taipei headquarters facility, from November 9, 1965 until his resignation in December 1970. Prior to joining Air America Dreifus worked for the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Dates: 1960 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1970

Ed Eckholdt Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA079-00
Abstract

The Ed Eckholdt Collection primarily contains photographs of aircraft, locations, and people taken during the early 1960's.

Dates: 1961 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1966

John E. Ferris Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA186-13
Abstract

This collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, and flight logs collected by John E. Ferris during his service as a United States Navy helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, and for Air America in Laos. The entire collection has been digitized by the History of Aviation Collection.

Dates: 1965 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1973

Jerry Fink Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA167-87
Abstract

Jerry Fink was employed with Air America from April 1, 1957 to December 31, 1973 when he retired. While employed with the company, Mr. Fink served as Deputy Legal Counsel and Assistant SEC at Air America Headquarters, Taipai.

Dates: 1952 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1973

John D. Fonburg, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA042-09
Abstract

John D. Fonburg, Jr. was a military pilot. This collection includes materials collected by Fonburg during his time with the United States Marine Corps. and Air America, Inc.

Dates: 1948 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1969

Dudley W. Foster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA056-00
Abstract

Dudley Foster was the Chief of Security for Air America.

Dates: 1968 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1968-04 - 1968-12

William D. Gaddie Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA078-97
Abstract

Wiiliam D. Gaddie was a fixed-wing instructor pilot for Civil Air Transport and Air America stationed in Bangkok and Japan.

Dates: 1954 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1970

Gary W. Gentz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA073-94
Abstract

Gary W. Gentz served as a flight mechanic with Air America at Udorn, Thailand from April 27, 1971 through June 15, 1974, when he was terminated.

Dates: 1955 - 1974

James N. Glerum Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA082-00
Abstract

The James N. Glerum Papers contain memoranda about Civil Air Transports' (CAT) proposal to assist the French in Indo China, Glerum addressing members at an Air America reunion, and Glerum being interviewed for an oral history progject.

Dates: 1950 - 2001; Majority of material found within 2001