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William A. Ong Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H041-83
Abstract

The collection contains books, trophies, documents, magazines, memorabilia, business records, ephemera and photographs.

Dates: 1931 - 1970

The University of Texas at Dallas Oral History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA015-19
Abstract

This is an artificial collection serving to centralize all of the oral history projects in the custody of The University Archives. Future oral history items will be ingested to this collection.

Dates: 1963 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2019

Oral History Interviews of Veterans- Dr. Erik Carlson's Military History Class

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Identifier: H-Oral History
Abstract

Oral History Interviews of Veterans Collection consists of interview done with military veterans by students at The University of Texas at Dallas. The interviews were prepared as part of the assignments for a Military History class taught by Dr. Erik D. Carlson in 2005.

Dates: 2005

Clarence R. Osborne, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA072-03
Abstract

Clarence Robert Osborne, Jr. was employed by Air America on October 14, 1965. He served as a Captain of Fixed Wing Aircraft assigned to Udorn, Thailand. He separated from the company on September 6, 1974.

Dates: 1965 - 1998; Majority of material found in 1965 - 1965

William G. Osmun Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H007-82
Abstract

The collection contains books, reports, audio tapes, slides, magazines, transparencies, and negative film.

Dates: 1969 - 1975

David W. Ostrowski Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H052-08
Abstract

David W. Ostrowski has a life-long interest in airplanes and aviation history. He took pictures and collected photos from other photographers of U.S. and non-U.S manufactured military and civilian aircraft from World War I up to the jet age.

Dates: 1918 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1945

Tony Page Papers

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Identifier: H011-81
Abstract Tony Page, whose given name was Ellen Antoinette Mills, began her writing career in 1940. Her interest in aviation let her to the decision to pursue a career as an aviation journalist. Hagmann started working for Flight Magazine, owned by George Haddaway in Dallas, Texas using the male name Tony Page. Page acquired the Cross Country News magazine located at Meacham Field in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the publisher and editor for this...
Dates: 1906 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1980

Alvin H. Parker Sailplanes Collection

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Identifier: H003-72
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, sailplane information, reports, and personal papers.

Dates: 1967

Wayne W. Parrish Collection

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Identifier: H029-84
Abstract

The collection contains books, photographs, posters, magazines, records, drawings, travel posters, correspondence, model aircraft, brochures, and an honor award reflecting the life and work of journalist William G. Parrish.

Dates: 1957 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1970

John D. Pearson, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA074-98
Abstract

John Drew Pearson, Jr. was a fixed-wing aircraft pilot and instructor employed by Air America and Air Asia in Udorn, Thailand, from March 3, 1962 through June 30, 1974, when he separated from the company.

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

Charles W. Penry Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H013-84
Abstract

Charles W. Penry was an Aeronautical Engineer working for the Chance Vought Aircraft, Inc. company. The collection contains clippings, photographs, military records, ephemera, memorabilia, narratives, reports, and charts.

Dates: 1915 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1956

Iver O. Penttinen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: F013-96
Abstract

Iver O. Penttinen was a collector and aficionado of World War I aviation materials. The collection contains reports, correspondence, images, and memorabilia of both the Central Powers and the Entente Powers.

Dates: 1912 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1919

Bob Perrenot Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H030-92
Abstract

The collection contains manuscript of Crew 7 of VPB-119.

Dates: 1992

Barbara L. Potter Collection on Braniff Airways

 Collection
Identifier: H039-94
Abstract

This collection contains Braniff aircraft memorabilia, photographs, correspondence, brochures, clippings, annual reports, and ephemera.

Dates: 1965 - 1981; Majority of material found within 1977 - 1981

Powder Puff Derby Collection

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Identifier: H018-13
Abstract

The collection contains clippings, brochures, correspondence, and photographs relating to the Powder Puff Derby.

Dates: 1971

Billy Paul Pratt Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA015-16
Abstract

After a long military career with the United States Air Force, Billy Paul Pratt, was hired by Air America on August 17, 1964 as a Captain. He flew for the company until his death on September 22, 1977. His last duty station was Vientiane, Laos.

Dates: 1963 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1971

Howard O. Precup Collection on 780th Bomb Squadron Association

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Identifier: H037-98
Abstract

Howard Otto Precup served both as an instructor and radio operator on more than thirty bombing raids over Southern Europe. His B-24 equipped unit, the 780th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) of the 465th Bombardment Group (Heavy) of the 55th Bombardment Wing, was assigned to the 15th Air Force.

The collection contains a photograph album, newsletters, clippings, correspondence, a poem, narratives, brochures, ephemera, military records, and photographs.

Dates: 1943 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1945

The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Collection

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Identifier: UA016-19
Abstract

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. He was traveling to speak at an event hosted by the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest.

Dates: 1963 - 1964; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1964

George C. Prill Papers

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Identifier: H014-10
Scope and Content The collection contains documents, photographs, correspondence, articles, briefing papers, and reports related to George C. Prill's long and varied career in the business side of commercial aviation. It covers his time with Trans World Airways (TWA), Convair, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Lockheed, and several other business ventures. Of particular interest is the material related to George C. Prill's efforts to license the Lockheed L-1011 for construction in the Soviet Union....
Dates: 1937 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

Sally Bath-Prill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: H015-10
Abstract

Sally Bath-Prill worked for the United State Department of Commerce Office of Aerospace during the negotiations between the American Government and the European Union over subsidies to Airbus, and international trade in the commercial aviation field.

Dates: 1940 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

John Provan III Collection

 Collection
Identifier: L063-88
Abstract

John Provan III's interest in aviation as a collector and historian started in the 1980s. His main topic was the relationship between the American and German people after World War II. He wrote numerous books on the Berlin Airlift, Rhein-Main Air Base, Airship hangars, Armed Forces Network (AFN), and Clara Adams. He also curated many exhibitions.

Dates: 1988 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1994 - 1999

Frank K. Rabbitt Collection on Enola Gay

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Identifier: H011-03
Abstract For the 50th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) created an exhibit about the historic first use of atomic weaponry in war. Part of the exhibit was the display of the Enola Gay, the plane flown by then-Colonel Paul Tibbets during the Hiroshima mission. The exhibit drew criticism for its perceived censure of the bombings, a perceived disrespect for the ...
Dates: 1988 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1994 - 1996

Stella Randolph Collection on Gustave Whitehead

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Identifier: H001-71
Abstract

The Stella Randolph Collection is focused on research into the early flights of Gustave Whitehead, believed by many to have occurred before the Wright Brothers. Extensive correspondence, affidavits, and interviews document the methodical research, resulting in numerous magazine articles and two books on Whitehead's inventions and flying attempts.

Dates: 1896 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1976

Ervin P. Ray Collection

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Identifier: F004-90
Abstract

The collection contains a pilot's log book, photograph, and certificate of graduation.

Dates: 1918-05 - 1918-08

Jim Ray Collection

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Identifier: H014-67
Abstract

James Ralph (Jim) Ray was a famous illustrator and aviator working for Kelloggs and other companies. He published his art in many books and magazines. The collection contans sketches, original drawings and art, photographs, articles, an manuscripts.

Dates: 1903 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1954

George W. Reading Collection

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Identifier: H007-63
Abstract

The collection contains a scrapbook, clippings, photographs, first flight covers, brochures, magazines, documents, Pan American Airways newsletters, first flight survey, and annual review.

Dates: 1923 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1969

James F. Reilly Space Collection

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Identifier: UA008-03
Abstract Dr. James F. Reilly is an American geologist who received his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). In 1994 he was selected to undergo Astronaut training with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He has flown in space on three shuttle missions, as well working in payload and operations procedures for the Russia Mirand International Space Station (ISS). In 2018 he was appointed head of the United...
Dates: 1981 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1981 - 1994

Ed Rice Papers

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Identifier: H006-80
Abstract From a young age, Ed Rice was involved in aviation either by learning how to fly, studying Aero Engineering, working as a barnstormer, a mechanic, or a Sales and Program Manager for Aerojet-General Corporation and DeVore Aviation Corporation. His interest in aviation history lead him to work in his retirement as a curator for the History of Aviation Collection (HAC) at Special Collections and Archives Division, Eugene McDermott Library, The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He also was...
Dates: 1798 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1992

Allen W. Rich Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA092-89
Abstract

Allen Rich served with Air America as a Senior Flight Officer, flying fixed wing aircraft, from May 9, 1962 until his resignation from the company on May 11, 1968.

Dates: 1950 - 1985

Randall S. Richardson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA177-88
Abstract Randall Shelley Richardson was employed both by Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America, Inc. His employment with CAT began June 16, 1948, and ended when he retired from Air America on December 31, 1973. His last duty station was Vientiane, Laos, where he was a Captain flying fixed wing aircraft. A certificate of recognition given to Richardson from Headquarters, Military Airlift Command, United States Air Force on May 15, 1969, indicates he also was employed with Southern Air Transport....
Dates: 1917 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1956

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