History of Aviation Video Collection

Collection Summary

Title: History of Aviation Video Collection
Call Number: MS 94-29
Size: 5.25 linear feet
Acquisition: Donated by the Committee for the Preservation of Aviation History, Wichita Aeronautical Historical Association (WAHA), 3-1988
Processed by: JEO, 5-5-1994; JEF, 11-19-1998; MN, 3-22-2011
Restrictions: None

Literary Rights

Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher, to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Content Note

The History of Aviation Video Collection contains 39 video recordings containing interviews with individuals designated by the Wichita Aeronautical Historical Association as "aviation pioneers." These people were employed by aircraft companies including Boeing, Beechcraft and others. The videos are a valuable source of information on aviation research and the development of the aircraft industry in Wichita. Transcripts for many of the interviews are included.

Detailed Description: Series Listing

Series 1 Box 1-Box 4 FF 3 Video recordings
Series 2 Box 4 FF 4-7 Transcripts

Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing

Series 1 ‒ Video recordings

Box 1 FF 1 History of Aviation: Anderson Lane III, Cecil Booth (20-480)
Box 1 FF 2 History of Aviation: Cecil Booth(20-488)
Box 1 FF 3 History of Aviation #1: Glenn Stearman (20-499)
Box 1 FF 4 History of Aviation #2: Glenn Stearman (20-496)
Box 1 FF 5 History of Aviation #3: Glenn Stearman (20-495)
Box 1 FF 6 History of Aviation #4: Glenn Stearman (20-497)
Box 1 FF 7 History of Aviation: Dale Critser, interviewed by Dorothy Belden (20-543)
Box 1 FF 8 History of Aviation: Dale Critser, interviewed by Dorothy Belden (20-547) 
Box 1 FF 9 History of Aviation: James Greenwood (20-544)
Box 1 FF 10 History of Aviation: James Greenwood (20-546)
Box 1 FF 11 History of Aviation: Leonard Snider (20-545)
Box 1 FF 12 History of Aviation: Leonard Snider (20-548)
Box 1A Original videotapes of recordings in Box 1 FF 1-12
Box 2 FF 1 History of Aviation: Thomas Quick (20-551)
Box 2 FF 2 History of Aviation #1: Thomas Quick (20-552)
Box 2 FF 3 History of Aviation: H. B. Ferguson (20-559)
Box 2 FF 4 History of Aviation: George Trombold (20-560)
Box 2 FF 5 History of Aviation: George Trombold (20-561)
Box 2 FF 6 History of Aviation: George Boyd (20-565)
Box 2 FF 7 History of Aviation #1: George Boyd (20-566)
Box 2 FF 8 History of Aviation: Ted Wells (20-602)
Box 2 FF 9 History of Aviation: Ted Wells (20-603)
Box 2 FF 10 History of Aviation: Mort Van Keuren (20-609)
Box 2 FF 11 History of Aviation: Mort Van Keuren (20-610)
Box 2A Original videotapes of recordings in Box 2 FF 1-11
Box 3 FF 1 History of Aviation: Wade Albright (20-614)
Box 3 FF 2 History of Aviation: Wade Albright (20-615)
Box 3 FF 3 History of Aviation: Wade Albright (20-616)
Box 3 FF 4 History of Aviation: Rip Gooch (20-629)
Box 3 FF 5 History of Aviation: Rip Gooch (20-630)
Box 3 FF 6 History of Aviation: Rip Gooch (20-639)
Box 3 FF 7 History of Aviation: Virgil Adamson (20-662)
Box 3 FF 8 History of Aviation: Virgil Adamson (20-663)
Box 3 FF 9 History of Aviation: John Zimmerman (20-576)
Box 3 FF 10 History of Aviation: John Zimmerman (20-669)
Box 3 FF 11 History of Aviation: John Zimmerman (20-734)
Box 3 FF 12 History of Aviation: Ralph Brownfield (20-759)
Box 3 FF 13 History of Aviation: Ralph Brownfield (20-760)
Box 3A Original videotapes of recordings in Box 3 FF 1-13
Box 4 FF 1 An Oral History of Aviation and Wichita: Program 1, Segments 1 and 2
Box 4 FF 1A-1B Original videotapes of recording in Box 4 FF 1
Box 4 FF 2 An Oral History of Aviation and Wichita: Program 2, Segments 1 and 2
Box 4 FF 2A-2B Original videotapes of recording in Box 4 FF 2
Box 4 FF 3 An Oral History of Aviation and Wichita: Program 3, Segments 1 and 2
Box 4 FF 3A-3B Original videotapes of recording in Box 4 FF 3

Series 2 ‒ Transcripts

Box 4 FF 4 Transcripts of some of the recorded interviews in Box 1 (Cecil Booth, Glenn Stearman, Dale Critser, James Greenwood)
Box 4 FF 5 Transcripts of the recorded interviews in Box 2 (Thomas Quick, H. B. Ferguson, George Trombold, George Boyd, Ted Wells, Mort Van Keuren)
Box 4 FF 6 Transcripts of the recorded interviews in Box 3 (Wade Albright, Rip Gooch, Virgil Adamson, John Zimmerman, Ralph Brownfield)
Box 4 FF 7 Transcripts of recorded interviews not in collection (Bob Phelps, Cora Phelps, Margaret Quinn)