Al Engel papers, 1911-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Engel, Al, 1879-1978.
- Title
- Al Engel papers
- Dates
- 1911-1979 (inclusive)19111979
- Quantity
- 2.25 cubic feet (5 boxes) + artifacts.
- Collection Number
- 07615
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Engel received his pilot's license in 1910 and worked as an air mail pilot from 1911-1914. He worked as a test pilot for Curtiss Aircraft after 1915 and after World War I as a general manager for Babcock Aircraft Corporation.
Content Description
Collection contains 14 pieces of correspondence (1934-1979); pilot's logbooks (1911-1914, 1962); newspaper clippings; photographs of Engel and the "Bumble Bee," the plane he used for air mail delivery; a blueprint of the "Bumble Bee"; a 48 star flag that flew with Engel; 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
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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 -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Memorabilia.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Air pilots.
