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Hughes Helicopters (Firm)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Manufacturer's Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H008-63
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to aircraft built in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Dates: 1903 - 2006

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

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

Lawrence E. De Leon Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H025-82
Abstract

Lawrence E. De Leon was an Airport Engineer working for a consulting firm. He collected photographs of various aircraft manufacturers.

Dates: 1909 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1945

General Aviation Video Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H004-11
Abstract

This is an artificial collection of videos given to the library by unnamed or undentified donors.

Dates: 1937 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1996

Dave Hickler Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA054-03
Abstract

The David Hickler Papers concentrate on his career as an employee of Civil Air Transport (CAT) and Air America from 1946 to 1975. Also documented are his extensive legal proceedings to obtain U.S. Government retirement benefits claiming he was employed by the CIA, a governmental agency. There are also documents that cover his employment at Hughes Helicopters and his personal life.

Dates: 1939 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1952 - 1986

Emmit A. Koelle, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: TB146-13
Abstract

Emmit Koelle worked as an Air Force officer and as a civilian engineer. As a civilian, he worked for Boeing/Vertol in Philadelphia, PA as an aero engineer and at Bell Helicopter, as Chief of Systems Engineering, in Fort Worth, TX.

Dates: 1955 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1960

Harold F. Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA158-87
Abstract

Harold Frederick Miller was employed by Air America, Inc. as Approved Check Pilot (ACP) and rotor wing pilot at Udorn, Thailand from May 29, 1968 through June 30, 1974, when he resigned from the company.

This collection includes documents, operations manuals, instructions, guides, personnel files, and photographs related to Harold F. Miller's career with Air America.

Dates: 1963 - 1974; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1974

John M. Slattery Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: TB037-09
Abstract John Matthew Slattery, a World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veteran left the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his Air Force career, Slattery began collecting and documenting information about the history of the helicopter, as well as amassing a collection of models of various helicopters. The bulk of this material was used to establish a historical collection/museum at the offices of Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) in Alexandria, Virginia....
Dates: 1954 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1954 - 1979

Marvin V. Wingrove Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CA073-96
Abstract

Marvin Virgil "Windy" Wingrove was hired by Air America Inc. on June 15, 1966 as First Officer for rotor wing aircraft at Udorn, Thailand until he was terminated on June 15, 1974.

Dates: 1966 - 1972; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1970

William J. Yarber Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: TB015-04
Abstract

The material in the William J. Yarber Papers relates to the career of Arthur L. Fornoff. Materials in this collection are manuals, sales brochures, reports, proposals, and promotional publications related to the Bell Helicopter Corporation.

Dates: 1955 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1986