James H. Knight flight log book, 1919-1926
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knight, James H.
- Title
- James H. Knight flight log book
- Dates
- 1919-1926 (inclusive)19191926
- Quantity
- 0.10 cubic feet (1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 11190
- 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
James H. Knight was a well known airmail pilot during the first half of the twentieth century. Born in Buchanan, Michigan in 1892, Knight flew for the U.S. Air Mail Service from 1919 to 1927, serving assignments in College Park, Maryland, Chicago, Illinois, Cleveland, Ohio, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Omaha, Nebraska. On a 1920 flight between Cleveland and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Knight set an airmail flight record by flying 215 miles in 83 minutes. In 1921, he was the pilot on the first ever airmail night flight, flying from Omaha to Chicago. From 1927 to 1937, Knight served as an airline pilot for United Airlines. James H. Knight passed away in 1945.
Content Description
Collection contains James H. Knight's flight log book, which documents his career as a U.S. Air Mail pilot from 1919 to 1926. It contains information recorded by Knight concerning his air mail flights, including his 1920 speed record flight and 1921 night flight.
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
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Subject Terms
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States.
- Air mail service -- United States.
- Air pilots -- United States.
Corporate Names
- United States. Air Mail Service.
