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Joseph M. Gwinn papers, 1917-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gwinn, Joseph M.
- Title
- Joseph M. Gwinn papers
- Dates
- 1917-1959 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07410
- Summary
- Joseph M. Gwinn 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
Joseph M. Gwinn was an engineer and designer of light transport aircraft used for flight instruction. After serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp and the 27th Aero Squadron in World War I, Gwinn became an assistant chief engineer for the Galludet Aircraft Corporation in 1920. In 1923, he began a career at the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation as an engineer and later a chief product engineer. After designing the two-control Gwinn Aircar, he became president of the Gwinn Aircar Company in 1935.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains a biography of Joseph M. Gwinn; blueprints; books by Gwinn; catalogs; charts, diagrams and graphs; correspondence; documents pertaining to inventions, wind tunnel tests and stock transactions; minutes of meetings; new releases; patents; periodical clippings; speeches by Gwinn; photographs; slides and other miscellaneous documents including promotional material for the Gwinn Aircar.
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 -- Research
- Aeronautics -- Safety measures
- Aircraft industry -- United States -- 20th century
- Airplanes -- Design and construction
- Airplanes -- Performance
- Inventors -- United States -- 20th century
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Air Corps
Form or Genre Terms
- Blueprints
- Correspondence
- Patents
- Periodicals
- Reports
- Speeches
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Consolidated Aircraft (Firm)
