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Aviation Publications and Resources Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-1900-001

Scope and Contents

The Aviation Publications and Research Collection (February 1910-May 1976) contains 32.5 linear feet of publications, photocopied photographs, photocopied cartoons, articles, and realia related to aviation. The publications in this collection include, "Aero," "Flying," "Air Facts," and "Aviation Week."

Dates

  • February 1910-May 1976

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

32.5 Linear Feet

35 boxes

Language of Materials

English

French

Russian

Abstract

This collection contains publications, photocopied photographs, articles, and realia related to aviation.

Arrangement

This collection contains four series; Series One: Aviation Publications, Series Two: Reference Material, Series Three: Realia, and Series Four: Other Aviation Related Material.

Physical Location

Bound volumes of the periodicals are stored near the collection. Box 35 is stored in first floor cold storage.

Related Materials

For material related to aviation please consult the Northrop Millar Collection, Vernon Johns Family Papers, Giacinta Bradley Koontz Aviation Sheet Music Collection, 1910 Los Angeles International Aviation Meet Research Collection, 1910 Los Angeles International Aviation Meet Research Digital Collection and Mary Nolf Diaries and Correspondence for a diary entry regarding the 1910 airmeet.

Title
Inventory of the Aviation Publications and Resources Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Karen Clemons
Date
2020-04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • May 2024: Finding aid was completely revised by Jennifer Hill. The title of this finding aid was originally Aviation Magazine Collection.

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895