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AVIATION
Brazell, James C. (1868-1948)
Papers 1911-1948
.10 foot
Oilman and aviator. A scrapbook (1932-1948) of photographs, clippings,
and memorabilia relating to Brazell's interest in flying, along with a copy of
an account (1911) of the Civil War experiences of Brazell's father, J. H.
Brazell.
View the James C. Brazell Collection Inventory
Freudenthal, Elsbeth Estelle (1902-1953)
Papers 1900-1953
8 feet
Economist and author. Correspondence (ca. 1940-1950); research notes (ca.
1900-1950); manuscripts (ca. 1900-1950); printed material (1930-1953); and a
bibliography (ca. 1930), all relating to the history of aviation and Latin
American aviation, with an emphasis on Alberto Santos-Dumont and Pan American
Airways.
View the Elsbeth E. Freudenthal Collection Inventory
Sears, Alfred Byron (1906-1954)
Papers 1917-1973
5.33 feet
Professor. Personal correspondence (1917-1973) of Sears and his wife,
Helen Sears; professional correspondence (1946-1959) of Sears; research
materials (1906-1954) on the history of aviation, including publications and
reports of the Oklahoma Aviation Commission, magazine articles and clippings,
and bibliography cards.
View the Alfred Byron Sears Collection Inventory
Tibbs, Burrell
Printed materials 1898-1918
1.50 foot
Collector. Scrapbooks containing newspaper stories and clippings
(1898-1918) detailing the early history of aviation in Oklahoma.