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James R. Irwin papers, 1946-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Irwin, James R.
- Title
- James R. Irwin papers
- Dates
- 1946-1979 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .55 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 08145
- Summary
- James R. Irwin 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
James R. Irwin enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 and served as a captain of a C-47 transport airplane. Later he worked as a captain with the Pennsylvania Central Airlines, Capital Airlines, U.S. Steel and United Airlines. He retired with over 30,000 flying hours.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence (1949-1979); and aviation records including FCC permits, flight reports, periodicals, and training records (1946-1977).
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
- Aeronautics -- United States
- Air pilots, Military -- United States
- Aircraft industry -- United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Periodicals
- Reports