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Glenn L. Martin Nebraska Company Scrapbooks (Brown Collection)

Creator:
Brown, Julie  Search this
Names:
Glenn L. Martin Company  Search this
Brown, Julie  Search this
Extent:
0.7 Cubic feet (2 flatboxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Correspondence
Photographs
Newsletters
Articles
Clippings
Date:
1943-1945
Summary:
This collection consists of two scrapbooks. The smaller scrapbook contains certificates, newsletters, photographs, silhouettes, small paintings, correspondence, and articles regarding both Brown and the Martin-Nebraska plant. The larger scrapbook contains oversized photographs and drawings of the B-29. The drawings were drawn by Brown.
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of two scrapbooks. The smaller scrapbook contains certificates, newsletters, photographs, silhouettes, small paintings, correspondence, and articles regarding both Brown and the Martin-Nebraska plant. The larger scrapbook contains oversized photographs and drawings of the B-29. The drawings were drawn by Brown.
Arrangement:
Each album is in its own box which has been selected based on size so that it can be safely housed.
Biographical / Historical:
Julie Brown was one of the artists in the Photo-Art Department at the Glenn L. Martin - Nebraska Company during World War II. Brown studied at both the Rhode Island School of Design and the Art Students' League in New York. During World War I, she worked in the American Red Cross' Hospital Hut Service in France. In this capacity, Brown made silhouettes of soldiers in the various hospitals. After returning to the United States, her art appeared in magazines, newspapers, shows and exhibitions. After World War II started, Brown completed engineering drawing courses at Omaha University and began work at the Martin-Nebraska Company in 1943 as a production illustrator. The Martin-Nebraska Company produced Martin B-26 and Boeing B-29 aircraft during the war.
Provenance:
Natalie Keller, Milford Sprecher, Gift, 1993, NASM.1993.0064
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Topic:
World War, 1939-1945  Search this
Martin B-26 Marauder Family  Search this
Boeing B-29 Superfortress  Search this
Aeronautics, Military  Search this
Aeronautics in art  Search this
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States  Search this
Aeronautics, Commercial  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Aircraft industry -- United States  Search this
Aircraft industry  Search this
Works of art  Search this
Genre/Form:
Correspondence
Photographs
Newsletters
Articles
Clippings
Photographs
Citation:
Glenn L. Martin Nebraska Company Scrapbooks (Brown Collection), NASM.1993.0064, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.1993.0064
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Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg28eb1f5d3-b1c7-4e78-a695-f5f617c5c830
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nasm-1993-0064
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Martin (Glenn L.) Model 130 Clipper Scrapbook

Creator:
Glenn L. Martin Company  Search this
Extent:
0.18 Cubic feet (1 flatbox)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Scrapbooks
Date:
1931-1937
Summary:
The Glenn L. Martin Company developed the Model 130 Clipper in response to a request in 1931 from Pan American Airways (Pan Am) for a flying boat that would be able to make transpacific flights. The scrapbook in this collection documents the creation of that aircraft.
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of a scrapbook documenting the development of the Martin (Glenn L.) Model 130 Clipper for Pan American Airways (Pan Am). The scrapbook is plastic spiral bound, has card stock covers, and measures approximately 11 by 14 inches. The scrapbook contains correspondence and extensively captioned black and white photographs. One page is missing a photograph and only contains the caption. The scrapbook also includes a letter from Pan Am listing their desired specifications for a long range flying boat. Correspondence in the front of the scrapbook from J. T. Hartson, Vice President, The Glenn L. Martin Company, to Mr. Vincent Bendix, Collier Trophy Committee, indicates that the scrapbook was prepared to submit the Martin (Glenn L.) Model 130 Clipper for consideration for the Collier Trophy.

Note: Blank pages in original scrapbook have not been digitally reproduced. Any gaps in numbering of image filenames in slideshow are due to their omission.
Arrangement:
Collection is a single item.
Biographical / Historical:
The Glenn L. Martin Company developed the Model 130 Clipper in response to a request in 1931 from Pan American Airways (Pan Am) for a flying boat that would be able to make transpacific flights. By 1932, Martin was conducting wind tunnel testing and the completed aircraft made its first flight on December 20, 1934. The Model 130 Clipper, powered by four Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830 14-Cylinder Radial engines, had several innovative features including a lightweight, high strength wing design, and fuel tanks that were integrated into the seawings to eliminate the need for extra tanks. The aircraft's bottom hull was designed with a sharp "V" shaped bottom to utilize the force of the water during take-off and landing to eliminate spray during taxiing, a feature that had proved successful in the Martin (Glenn L.) XP2M-1 (Model 119). The bottom of the hull was covered in corrugated sheet duralumin which provided structural and weight advantages. The first aircraft, named the China Clipper, was officially accepted by Pan Am on October 9, 1935 and gained lasting fame on November 22, 1935, when it left San Francisco Bay to inaugurate regularly scheduled transpacific air service, at first for mail and cargo and by October 1936 carrying passengers as well. In total, three Martin Model 130 clippers were built and operated by Pan Am, the China Clipper, Philippine Clipper, and the Hawaii Clipper.
Provenance:
Unknown, material found in collection, NASM.XXXX.0316.
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Topic:
Martin Model 130 Clipper  Search this
Aircraft industry  Search this
Genre/Form:
Scrapbooks
Citation:
Martin (Glenn L.) Model 130 Clipper Scrapbook, NASM.XXXX.0316, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.XXXX.0316
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg2c90dc9d1-c064-4603-aaf8-5319f6957154
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nasm-xxxx-0316
Online Media:

Martin Aircraft Company Photograph Collection

Creator:
Glenn L. Martin Company  Search this
Names:
Glenn L. Martin Company  Search this
Martin, Glenn L., 1886-1955  Search this
Extent:
119.9 Cubic feet (110 records center boxes)
114.4 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Manuals
Date:
1932-1972
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of 84 cubic feet of negatives and 22 cubic feet of photographs chronicling the history of the Martin Company, including the following subjects: aircraft plants; historical themes; people; aircraft programs: historic, US Army, US Navy, civilian export; experimental or projected designs; research and development programs; structures and materials; manufacturing processes; space tools; nuclear power programs; missile programs; and space programs. The collection also contains photograph log books which have information about the images.
Biographical / Historical:
The Martin Company was founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin during World War I. Martin was mainly a producer of military airplanes for the US Army, Air Force, and Navy. Martin has also built several commercial types, including the model M130 Clipper, with which Pan American Airways opened transpacific commercial air service. Since the 1950s, Martin has been active in the development and production of a wide variety of rocket, missile and space programs, including lifting-body vehicles. Martin was also a pioneer in nuclear power units for remote sites.
General:
This collection also contains 26 photo logs and tech manuals.
Provenance:
Martin Marietta Aero and Naval Systems, 1989, 1989-0141, Unknown
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Topic:
Martin Model 130 Clipper  Search this
Aircraft industry  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Aeronautics, Military  Search this
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States  Search this
Genre/Form:
Photographs
Manuals
Identifier:
NASM.1989.0141
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Martin Aircraft Company Photograph Collection
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg29d05a3cf-e0bd-4db3-af6f-7c71d550e1c7
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nasm-1989-0141

The Martinliners : the Martin Twins, 202 to 404 / by Gary L. Killion

Title:
Martin Twins, 202 to 404
Author:
Killion, Gary L  Search this
Subject:
Glenn L. Martin Company History  Search this
Physical description:
v, 199 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
United States
Date:
1998
1998, c1997
Topic:
Martin airplanes--History  Search this
Aircraft industry--History  Search this
Airplanes--History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_629451

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