United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University records, 1917-1919.
Collection Number: 33-2-110
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University records, 1917-1919.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
33-2-110
Abstract:
Correspondence, financial reports, curricula, inventories, photographs, weekly reports,
lists of students, subject files, and other records of the School at Cornell University.
Includes registrar cards for students. Photographs include composites, Cornell University
cadets during training maneuvers held at Enfield Glen, Tompkins County, New York.
Includes a picture of Ray June of Ithaca, New York wearing a World War I uniform.
Also, a glass plate positive of an aerial view of a stadium, possibly at Cornell University,
taken by Donald H. Ellison in 1917 or 1918. Also two volumes, one the History of the
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell including photographs,
charts, examinations, booklets, and other material compiled and another 12 leaf volume
titled Air Service history of Cornell University November 24, 1919 containing a brief
typewritten history of activities in connection with the Air Service in World War
I at Cornell University, including the School of Military Aeronautics, the School
of Aerial Photography, and contributions of departments and individuals. It includes
lists of Cornell flying aces and Cornell casualties of aerial combat. Photographs
of Barton Hall glued in, showing how it was used for student quarters, laboratories,
and airplane storage both these volumes compiled by Professor William Nichols Barnard
who served as President of the Academic Board of the U. S. Army School of Military
Aeronautics at Cornell. Also a bound manuscript, 241 leaves, titled History of the
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.,
May 1917 to December 1918 by Charles Beverley Benson instructor at the school. Volume
includes a detailed typewritten history of the School of Military Aeronautics, with
many photographs and samples of forms glued in. It also includes lists of School students
and staff and Cornell flying aces. Also a notebook from the School of Military Aeronautics
at Cornell University, March, 1918 compiled by George V. Murphy. Also an album with
photographs by John P. Troy that includes images of Barton Hall airplane laboratory.
Creator:
United States. Army. School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University
Ellison, Donald H.
Quanitities:
12.4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Correspondence, financial reports, curricula, inventories, photographs, weekly reports,
lists of students, subject files, and other records of the School at Cornell University.
Includes registrar cards for students. Photographs include composites, Cornell University
cadets during training maneuvers held at Enfield Glen, Tompkins County, New York.
Includes a picture of Ray June of Ithaca, New York wearing a World War I uniform.
Also, a glass plate positive of an aerial view of a stadium, possibly at Cornell University,
taken by Donald H. Ellison in 1917 or 1918. Also two volumes, one the History of the
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell including photographs,
charts, examinations, booklets, and other material compiled and another 12 leaf volume
titled Air Service history of Cornell University November 24, 1919 containing a brief
typewritten history of activities in connection with the Air Service in World War
I at Cornell University, including the School of Military Aeronautics, the School
of Aerial Photography, and contributions of departments and individuals. It includes
lists of Cornell flying aces and Cornell casualties of aerial combat. Photographs
of Barton Hall glued in, showing how it was used for student quarters, laboratories,
and airplane storage both these volumes compiled by Professor William Nichols Barnard
who served as President of the Academic Board of the U. S. Army School of Military
Aeronautics at Cornell. Also a bound manuscript, 241 leaves, titled History of the
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.,
May 1917 to December 1918 by Charles Beverley Benson instructor at the school. Volume
includes a detailed typewritten history of the School of Military Aeronautics, with
many photographs and samples of forms glued in. It also includes lists of School students
and staff and Cornell flying aces. Also a notebook from the School of Military Aeronautics
at Cornell University, March, 1918 compiled by George V. Murphy. Also an album with
photographs by John P. Troy that includes images of Barton Hall airplane laboratory.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University records, #33-2-110.
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Barnard, William N. (William Nichols), 1875-1947
Benson, Charles Beverley
June, Ray, 1898-1958.
Murphy, George V.
Barton Hall (Cornell University)
Cornell University -- : History.
Cornell University -- : Pictorial works.
Cornell University. School of Aerial Photography
Cornell University -- : Students.
United States Army
United States. Army. School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University
Places:
Enfield (N.Y.) -- Pictorial works.
Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, American.
World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, American.
Physical education and training, Military.
Military readiness.
Military education.
Fighter pilots -- Training of -- United States.
Aerial photography.
Aeronautics military -- Study and teaching
Aeronautics -- United States.
Aeronautics, Military -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.
Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Item number |
Registrar Cards - Aaronson to Campfield
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1917-1918 |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports
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| Box 2 |
Registrar Cards - Canaday to Evitt
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports
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| Box 3 |
Registrar Cards - Fagan to Marsden
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports
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| Box 4 |
Registrar Cards - Marsh to Parker
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports (some cards in
need of preservation)
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| Box 5 |
Registrar Cards - Parker to Sexton
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports (some cards in
need of preservation)
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| Box 6 |
Registrar Cards - Seymour to Ware
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports
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| Box 7 | Folder 1 |
Signalling Tests and Papers
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1917-1918 |
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Scope and Contents
Destroyed photographs in folder
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| Box 7 | Folder 2 |
Military Papers
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 3 |
Gunnery Papers and Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 4 |
Gunnery Papers and Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 5 |
Airplane-Related Notes and Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 6 |
Observations, Reports, and Memoranda
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 7 |
Miscellaneous Papers
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 8 |
Progress Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 9 |
Financial Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 10 |
Financial Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 11 |
Tuition Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 12 |
Correspondence Regarding Academic Appointments
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 13 |
Miscellaneous Papers
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 14 |
Personnel Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 15 |
Curriculum Reports and Blueprint
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1917-1918 |
| Box 7 | Folder 16 |
Curriculum Reports
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 |
World War I Weekly Reports- Ware to Zuckerman
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1917-1918 | |
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Scope and Contents
Cards with photographs, demographic information and weekly reports
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| Box 8 | Folder 1 |
Regular Reports
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1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 2 |
Examining Board
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 3 |
Examinations
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 4 |
Photos to Washington
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 5 |
Supplies Equipment- Inventories
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 6 |
Statistics
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 7 |
Instructions for Faculty and Clerks
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 8 |
Academic Board
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 9 |
Engineers' Course Marks-Schedules
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 10 |
Inventories
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1918-09 |
| Box 8 | Folder 11 |
School of Aerial Photography Order Forms and Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 8 | Folder 12 |
Notes on Canadian Course
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| Box 8 | Folder 13 |
Tuition Due
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Expression |
| Box 8 | Folder 14 |
Tuition Due
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1918-01-1918-05 |
| Box 8 | Folder 15 |
Tuition Due
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1918-07-1918-10 |
| Box 8 | Folder 16 |
Curriculum-Revised
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1918-03-01 |
| Box 8 | Folder 17 |
Curriculum-Revised
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1918-03-01 |
| Box 9 |
Correspondence Record-President of Academic Board USA School of Military Aeronautics
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1917-11-30-1918-11-26 | |
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Scope and Contents
Monograph
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| Box 9 | Folder 1 |
Announcement of War-Time Courses
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1917 |
| Box 9 | Folder 2 |
Correspondence and Photo
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1912-1918 |
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Scope and Contents
Photograph of Carl E. Erngstrom-1912 inside
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| Box 9 | Folder 3 |
Blank Forms and Course Information
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 4 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics Bulletins
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1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 5 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics Bulletins
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1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 6 |
Correspondence From President of the Academic Board and Financial Information
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 7 |
Correspondence
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1917 |
| Box 9 | Folder 8 |
Receiving Room Invoices
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1918-01-11-1918-11-23 |
| Box 9 | Folder 9 |
Correspondence, Invoices, and Price Lists
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 10 |
Correspondence and Invoices
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 11 |
Correspondence Concerning Buildings and Grounds, Postcard, and Invoices
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 12 |
Comptroller and Treasurer Correspondence
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1917-1919 |
| Box 9 | Folder 13 |
Administrative Correspondence and Photography School Correspondence
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1917-1919 |
| Box 9 | Folder 14 |
Memorandums and Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 15 |
Invoices, Correspondence, and Instructions for Instructors and Heads of Departments
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 16 |
General Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 17 |
General Correspondence, Invoices, and Office of Director of Military Aeronautics Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 18 |
General Correspondence and Financial Information
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 19 |
Financial Statements
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1917-10-31-1918-10-07 |
| Box 9 | Folder 20 |
General Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 21 |
Chief Signalling Officer Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 22 |
Commandant Correspondence, Memoranda, and Bulletins
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 23 |
General Correspondence and Invoices
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 24 |
General Correspondence
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1917-1918 |
| Box 9 | Folder 25 |
Correspondence Chief Signal Officer of the Army
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1917-11-09 |
| Box 10 |
World War I Weekly Reports- Ahrens to Starquist
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1918 | |
| Box 11 |
World War I Weekly Reports- Stein to Young
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1918 | |
| Box 11 | Folder 1 |
Class of July 21, 1917- Aug 4, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-07-21-1917-08-04 |
| Box 11 | Folder 2 |
Class of Aug 18, 1917- Sept 01, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-08-18-1917-09-01 |
| Box 11 | Folder 3 |
Class of Sept 15, 1917- Sept 29, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-09-15-1917-09-29 |
| Box 11 | Folder 4 |
Class of Oct 13, 1917- Oct 20, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-10-13-1917-10-20 |
| Box 11 | Folder 5 |
Class of Oct 27, 1917-Nov 10, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-10-27-1917-11-10 |
| Box 11 | Folder 6 |
Class of Nov 3, 1917- Nov 17, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-11-03-1917-11-17 |
| Box 11 | Folder 7 |
Class of Dec 01, 1917- Dec 22, 1917 Weekly Reports
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1917-12-01-1917-12-22 |
| Box 11 | Folder 8 |
Class of January 12, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1917-11-10-1918-01-12 |
| Box 11 | Folder 9 |
Class of January 19, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1917-11-17-1918-01-19 |
| Box 11 | Folder 10 |
Class of January 26, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1917-11-24-1918-01-26 |
| Box 11 | Folder 11 |
Class of February 2, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1917-12-01-1918-02-02 |
| Box 11 | Folder 12 |
Class of February 16, 1918 Weekly Reports I and II
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1917-12-15-1918-02-16 |
| Box 11 | Folder 13 |
Class of February 23, 1918 Weekly Reports I and II
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1918-02-09-1918-02-23 |
| Box 11 | Folder 14 |
Class of March 2, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-01-12-1918-03-02 |
| Box 11 | Folder 15 |
Class of March 9, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-01-19-1918-03-09 |
| Box 11 | Folder 16 |
Class of March 16, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-03-16 |
| Box 11 | Folder 17 |
Class of March 23, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-03-23 |
| Box 11 | Folder 18 |
Class of March 30, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-03-30 |
| Box 11 | Folder 19 |
Squadron N. Engineers Weekly Reports
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1917-12-22-1918-01-19 |
| Box 12 | Folder 1 |
Regulations Pamphlets
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1918 |
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Scope and Contents
Belonging to Cadet Walter H. Stainton
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| Box 12 | Folder 2 |
School of Military Aeronautics Weekly Reports
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1917-10-06-1917-11-26 |
| Box 12 | Folder 3 |
School of Military Aeronautics Weekly Reports
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1917-10-20-1917-12-08 |
| Box 12 | Folder 4 |
School of Military Aeronautics Weekly Reports
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1917-10-27-1917-12-15 |
| Box 12 | Folder 5 |
Class of February 9, 1918 Weekly Reports- Sergeant A to Sg. D
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1917-12-02-1918-02-09 |
| Box 12 | Folder 6 |
Class of February 9, 1918 Weekly Reports- Sergeant F to Sg. H
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1918-01-19-1918-02-09 |
| Box 12 | Folder 7 |
Class of April 6, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-02-13-1918-04-06 |
| Box 12 | Folder 8 |
Class of April 13, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-02-23-1918-04-13 |
| Box 12 | Folder 9 |
Class of April 20, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-03-02-1918-04-20 |
| Box 12 | Folder 10 |
Class of April 27, 1918 Weekly Reports I and II
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1918-03-09-1918-04-27 |
| Box 12 | Folder 11 |
Class of May 4, 1918- June 1, 1918 Weekly Reports: Squadrons I-40-B, I-40-C, K-40,
K-41-A, L-41-A
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1918-05-04-1918-06-01 |
| Box 12 | Folder 12 |
Class of May 18, 1918- June 1, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-05-18-1918-06-01 |
| Box 12 | Folder 13 |
Class of June 8, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-03-23-1918-06-08 |
| Box 12 | Folder 14 |
Class of June 15, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-03-30-1918-06-15 |
| Box 12 | Folder 15 |
Class of June 22, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-04-06-1918-06-22 |
| Box 12 | Folder 16 |
Class of June 29, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-04-13-1918-06-29 |
| Box 12 | Folder 17 |
Class of July 13, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-04-27-1918-07-13 |
| Box 12 | Folder 18 |
Clas of July 20, 1918- July 27, 1918 Weekly Reports
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1918-05-20-1918-07-27 |
| Box 12 | Folder 19 |
Class of August 3, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-05-18-1918-08-03 |
| Box 12 | Folder 20 |
Class of August 10, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-05-25-1918-08-10 |
| Box 12 | Folder 21 |
Class of August 17, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-06-01-1918-08-17 |
| Box 13 | Folder 1 |
Class of August 24, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-06-08-1918-08-24 |
| Box 13 | Folder 2 |
Class of August 31, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-06-15-1918-08-31 |
| Box 13 | Folder 3 |
Class of September 7, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-06-22-1918-09-08 |
| Box 13 | Folder 4 |
Class of September 14, 1918 Weekly Reports Squadrons A-M
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1918-06-29-1918-09-14 |
| Box 13 | Folder 5 |
Class of September 21, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-07-06-1918-09-21 |
| Box 13 | Folder 6 |
Class of September 28, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-07-03-1918-09-28 |
| Box 13 | Folder 7 |
Class Graduating Weekly Reports October 5, 1918 A-M
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1918-07-20-1918-10-05 |
| Box 13 | Folder 8 |
Class of October 12, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-07-27-1918-10-12 |
| Box 13 | Folder 9 |
Class of October 19 and 26, 1918 Weekly Reports A-M
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1918-08-03-1918-10-26 |
| Box 13 | Folder 10 |
Class of November 2, 9, 13, 16, and 26, 1918 Weekly Reports A-E
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1918-11-02-1918-11-26 |
| Box 13 | Folder 11 |
Class of November 11 and 23, 1918 Sqs A-M
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1918-08-17-1918-11-23 |
| Box 13 | Folder 12 |
Class of November 23, 1918 Weekly Reports A-D
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1918-11-02-1918-11-23 |
| Box 15 |
Photograph album of School of Military Aeronautics- Photographs 10-31 of Drill Hall
in Barton Hall
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1918 | |
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Creator: Troy, John P.
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25.5 x 34 cm
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Gelatin silver prints.
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Photograph albums
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| Box 13 | Folder 13 |
Photographs of soldiers in camp
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1918 |
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7.4 x 12.5 cm
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Photographs mounted on loose album pages.
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Box 13 | Folder 14 |
Photographs of buildings and soldiers in Ithaca, Watertown
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1918 |
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7.4 x 12.5 cm
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Photographs mounted on loose album pages.
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Box 14 |
History of the United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University
By CB Benson including Photograph Album
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1917-05-1918-12 | |
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Scope and Contents
Monograph, Very fragile condition
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| Box 13 | Folder 15 |
Homework or Notes Concerning Military Equipment
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1917-1918 |
| Box 15 |
Aerial exposure glass positive of Cornell University Stadium
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1917-1918 | |
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Creator: Ellison, Donald H.
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16.5 x 21.5 cm
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Manuscript Box 46 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University Class of January
26, 1918 Class Photograph
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1918-01-26 | |
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27 x 35.4 cm
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Scope and Contents
Additional names listed verso.
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Manuscript Box 46 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University Class of February
2, 1918 Class Photograph
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1918-02-02 | |
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27 x 35.4 cm
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Manuscript Box 46 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University Class of March
2, 1918 Class Photograph
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1918-03-02 | |
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27 x 35.4 cm
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Gelatin silver prints.
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| Manuscript Box 46 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University Class of September
14, 1918
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1918-09-14 | |
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Scope and Contents
Signed by each member on back of photograph.
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| Volume Bound Manuscript 1+ |
History of the United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University
By CB Benson, Monograph, Gift of President Schurman
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1919 | |
| Volume Bound Manuscript 2+ |
Air Service History of Cornell University by W.N. Barnard, Monograph, Gift of Professor W.N. Barnard.
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1919-11-24 | |
| Manuscript Box 46 |
United States Army School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University Class of April
6, 1918
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2020-04-06 | |