Mundy I. Peale papers, 1937-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Peale, Mundy I.
- Title
- Mundy I. Peale papers
- Dates
- 1937-1971 (inclusive)19371971
- Quantity
- 24.07 cubic feet (35 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02190
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Mundy I. Peale (1906-1972) was an American aviation industry executive during the twentieth century. Born in Joliet, Illinois and educated at the University of Chicago, Peale joined Republic Aviation Corporation in 1939 and enjoyed an illustrious career with this firm, serving as Assistant Director of Exports (1939-1940), Assistant Director of Military Contracts (1940-1942), Assistant General Manager (1942), General Manager (1942-1944), Vice President and General Manager (1944-1947), and President (1947-1964). During World War II, he oversaw the production of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. As president, he directed the development and production of the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak. Peale was also an active member of the Conquistadores del Cielo, a social club for aviation industry executives.
Content Description
Collection contains Mundy I. Peale's business and personal correspondence, subject files (containing correspondence, notes, reports, and printed materials), Republic Aviation Corporation meeting minutes, and several Republic Aviation Corporation reports written by Peale. Collection also contains several photograph albums (of Peale and his colleagues, Republic aircraft, and Republic's Evansville, Indiana assembly plant), photographs (of Peale and his colleagues and Republic's Evansville, Indiana assembly plant), and Republic Aviation Corporation's financial statements, and reports. Bound editions of "Republic Aviation News", miscellaneous periodicals (with articles concerning Peale and Republic Aviation Corporation), miscellaneous printed materials, Conquistadores del Cielo yearbooks, and a few artifacts are in this collection as well.
Use of the Collection
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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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aircraft industry -- United States -- 20th century.
- Airplanes, Military -- United States -- 20th century.
- Thunderbolt (Fighter planes)
- Thunderstreak (Jet fighter plane)
Corporate Names
- Conquistadores del Cielo.
- Republic Aviation Corporation.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums.
