Frank T. Courtney papers, 1916-1968
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Courtney, Frank T.
- Title
- Frank T. Courtney papers
- Dates
- 1916-1968 (inclusive)19161968
- Quantity
- 2.25 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02779
- Summary
- 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 Note
Frank T. Courtney (1894-1982) was born in London and served with the Royal Flying Corps (the forerunner of the Royal Air Force) in France during World War I, attaining the rank of captain. He was a test pilot and racer in England from 1919-1928. He also tried to fly the Atlantic from east to west in 1919, 1926 and 1928, but was unsuccessful each time.
Courtney came to the U.S. in 1928 as a technical assistant to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. From 1936-1940 Courtney tested hydroplanes in England and came to the U.S. in 1940 to fly test planes for Convair and later served as an advisor to Boeing. Courtney was married to Constance May "Ginger" Filby (1901-1968), who was also an aviator.
Content Description
Collection contains 16 items of correspondence (1928-1961); articles by or about Courtney (1955-1962); diaries (1923-1942); pilot's logs (1930-1938); photograph albums (1916-1941); manuscripts for Courtney's history of aviation, "The Eighth Sea"; 6 reel-to-reel audio tapes of an interview with Courtney on the evolution of the fighter plane (1968); blueprints of the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin II fighter and the Courtney-Curtiss-Wright amphibian airplane; and miscellaneous memorabilia.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Preservation Note
System RequirementsInterviews -- Reel-to-reel audio tapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank T. Courtney at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics -- England.
- Aeronautics -- History.
- Aeronautics -- United States.
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States.
- Aeronautics, Military -- England.
- Aeronautics, Military -- United States.
- Aircraft industry -- Military aspects -- England.
- Aircraft industry -- Military aspects -- United States.
- Airplanes -- England.
- Airplanes -- United States.
- Armstrong Whitworth aircraft.
- Curtiss aircraft.
- Fighter planes -- England.
- Fighter planes -- United States.
- Seaplanes -- England.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Blueprints.
- Diaries.
- Manuscripts.
- Memorabilia.
- Photograph albums.
Occupations
- Aerospace engineers.
- Air pilots.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Courtney, Frank T. -- Eighth sea.
