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Luther Harris papers, 1918-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris, Luther
- Title
- Luther Harris papers
- Dates
- 1918-1968 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 container)
- Collection Number
- 05536
- Summary
- Luther Harris was invovled in the aviation industry. This collection contains his professional papers.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Luther Harris was vice-president of Pennsylvania-Central Airlines Corporation. He learned to fly in the U.S. Army Air Service (1917), worked for the National Air Transport Inc. (1927-1929), Trans-Continental Air Transport, and Ludington Air Lines. He became vice-president in charge of engineering and maintenance of Pennsylvania-Central Airlines Corp in 1935.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains newspaper and magazine clippings about Luther Harris and his career; pamphlets published by National Aeronautics Association; first day issue stamps for the 50th anniversary of U.S. Air Mail Service 1918-1968; various photographs; and other miscellaneous documents related to aviation.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air mail service -- United States
- Air pilots, Military -- United States
- Aircraft industry -- United States
- Airlines -- United States
Personal Names
- National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)
- National Air Transportation Association
- United States. Army. Air Service
Form or Genre Terms
- Airmail stamps
- Articles
- Pamphlets
- Photographs
