Glenn Hammond Curtiss photographs of early aviation
Scope and Contents
Collection includes 31 photographs of early aviation. Includes images of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, airplanes, and the United States military. Dated approximately 1900-1939.
Dates
- approximately 1900-1939
Creator
- Curtiss, Glenn Hammond, 1878-1930 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (1878-1930) was an aviator and businessman. He developed the first practical amphibious airplane, as well as testing ship-based take-offs and landings.
Extent
1 folder (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Materials purchased from Fred Rosenstock in 1981.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Fred Rosenstock; 1981.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Fred Rosenstock; 1981.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
Processing Information
Processed; Anne Ashton; June 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.
- Title
- Register of Glenn Hammon Curtiss photographs of early aviation
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Abe Austin
- Date
- 2012 February 27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States