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Thomas Miles Shelton papers, 1931-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Shelton, Thomas Miles.
Title
Thomas Miles Shelton papers
Dates
1931-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.35 cubic feet (4 boxes)
Collection Number
04621
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Thomas Miles Shelton worked for the American Gyro Company from 1935-1941 as an engineer, where he developed the Shelton AG-4 Crusader Airplane. During World War II he was an engineer for Aero Crafts Corporation and later served as an engineering consultant with North American Aviation.

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Content Description

Collection contains correspondence, mostly relating to the Crusader Airplane (1931-1971); photographs of Shelton and the Crusader Airplane (1937-1944); and project files with photographs, reports and blueprints on airplanes and airplane engines.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Thomas Miles Shelton at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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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Subject Terms

  • Airplanes -- Design and construction.
  • Airplanes -- Motors.
  • Crusader airplane.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Blueprints.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Aeronautical engineers.
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