This collection consists of approximately 100 historic letters. Correspondents include: Neil Armstrong, Alexander Graham Bell, Richard Byrd, George Clemenceau, Jacqueline Cochran, Glenn H. Curtiss, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, Jimmy Doolittle, Amelia Earhart, Thomas Edison, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Augustus Herring, Harry Houdini, Otto Lilienthal, Henry Cabot Lodge, Grover Loening, Charles Manley, Hiram Maxim, James Means, William Mitchell, Eddie Rickenbacker, Alex P. de Seversky, I. Sikorsky, and Ferdinard von Zeppelin.
Provenance:
Gift, Various donors, Various
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Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 Search this
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Extent:
0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1942-05-16
Summary:
King George VI of Great Britain and Queen Elizabeth with American General James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle of the Eighth Air Force visited the billet and post exchange at the headquarters in London, England on May 16, 1945 for the third anniversary of the US Women's Army Corps (WAC).
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of seven photographs relating to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's inspection of the US Women's Army Corps (WAC) assigned to the Eighth Air Force at the US Strategic and Tactical Air Forces in Europe. Visiting their Headquarters in London on May 16, 1945, they were joined by American General Jimmy Doolittle to celebrate the WAC's third anniversary.
Biographical / Historical:
The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was a US Army unit created during World War II to enable women to serve in noncombat positions. It was first established as the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) on May 15, 1942 but dropped "Auxiliary" when it gained active-duty status on July 1, 1943. Women who served often held clerical jobs such as file clerk, stenographer, and switchboard operator, but also nontraditional roles such as radio operator, mechanic, and cryptologist. During World War II, about half of the WAC personnel were sent overseas to serve in Europe. Some of the first assignments were with the Eighth Air Force at the US Strategic and Tactical Air Forces. The WAC continued operations through the Vietnam War until 1978 when all female and male units were integrated.
Provenance:
Laura Lavine, Gift, 2022, NASM.2022.0004
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This collection includes twelve photograph albums and loose photographs covering Doolittle's varied aviation career.
Scope and Contents:
This collection includes twelve photograph albums and loose photographs covering Doolittle's varied aviation career, including images from Doolittle's trips to South America.
Arrangement:
There are two Series: Scrapbooks and Loose Photographs.
Dates, condition, and a brief description of item-level content are listed below.
Biographical/Historical note:
James H. Doolittle's (1896-1993) piloting career spanned military aviation history and his professional contributions to the aviation field, especially in the area of instrument flying, made a lasting impact. Doolittle became an Army aviator in 1917 and received a Doctor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering degree from MIT in 1925. During the 1920s and 1930s, Doolittle won many speed, cross-country and transcontinental records and trophies and is often referred to as the "Father of Instrument Flying," because he demonstrated "instrument only flight" in 1929. He left the military in 1930 to become manager of Shell Oil Company's aviation department, but returned to the Army during World War II. During World War II, Doolittle led the first raid on the Japanese mainland in 1942, and was later promoted to the commander of the 12th, 15th, and 8th Air Forces. He returned to civilian life in 1946 and served as a trustee of aviation and space companies and as a member of numerous organizational and government boards, panels, and committees.
Provenance:
Transfer from National Air and Space Museum Aeronautics Division, 1973, NASM.XXXX.0501
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Topic:
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Nome--Alaska, Childhood (School Photos), Family/Friends, Domestic and International
Travels, especially United States National Parks, Boxing, Flight Training, Military Experiences,
Air Races and Aircraft.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
International Travels, Awards (including Thompson Trophy,
Shell Intercollegiate Aviation Trophy, Mission Inn),
Experiences at Shell Oil, Family/Friends,
Unidentified Room Interiors,
Baker Committee- -1934, Testifying Before Military Committee,
United States House of
Representatives,
Aircraft.
For some reason only the first half of the album was scanned by an outside contractor.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.XXXX.0501, Item NASM-3097-1974-564 I S-2 (B)J
Domestic and International Travels,
American Airways Experiences,
Air Races,
Awards,
Family/Friends.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.XXXX.0501, Item NASM-3097-1974-565 I S-3 (C)J
Portraits of various pilots such as Harry Gilmore and Elinor Smith, most are unidentified.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NASM.XXXX.0501, Item NASM-3097-1974-566 I S-4 (D)J
General Topics: Aircraft, Awards (Congressional Medal of Honor) Family/Friends, Fishing Trips, Son's
Wedding (1946), General Activities, Military/Government Related Activities.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Travels in a Curtiss-Wright, 1930s.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Domestic Travels, Family/Friends, Aerial Shots (primarily of communities in Indiana and
Florida), 19th Squadron Christmas Dinner December 25, 1921 Program. Please note that a photograph was skipped during the scanning process by an outside contractor.
Provenance:
Photos were received from Glen Doolittle.
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General Topics: Anniversary of Tokyo Raid, Tokyo Raid Shots, International Travels (Asia),
Friends/Family, Tokyo Raiders--Some With Names Listed With Portrait.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Tokyo Raiders Reunion Photos (1955), Family Wedding, Family/Friends, Hunting/Fishing
Trips, Award Presentations, Look Magazine Cover (1942).
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Tokyo Raid Photos, Aircraft, Family/Friends, Socializing.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: International and Domestic (especially to United States National Parks) Travels,
Family/Friends, Portrait Photos, Activities while on NACA Advisory Board, Aircraft.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: Cartoon, Painted--Indian and Bear, signed "Gaska"
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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.
Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: MIT Corporation, Members Names Listed.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
General Topics: 20 Aviation Hall of Fame Recipients. Has Names, Dates of Receipt, Birth and
Death Dates, Brief Biography.
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Collection Citation:
James H. Doolittle Scrapbooks, NASM.XXXX.0501, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
