University of Wyoming
Donald Murray Marshall (1902-1974) was a pioneer in aviation, working for Menasco Motors as a test pilot. In 1935 he joined Lockheed Aircraft Corp. as sales representative. During World War II, he was in charge of a Modification Center through Lockheed. In 1953 he joined McLean Laboratories, Inc. as vice president. In 1956 he became vice president of Safari, and later became general manager of the Aerospace Division of Republic Aviation.
The collection contains biographical information, publications on aviation and aviators, and certificates and awards given to Marshall. There is Marshall’s personal correspondence (1945) and work-related correspondence (1933-1973). Also included are materials pertaining to the Conquistadores del Cielo, a club of top aviation executives. There is also a file of memos, orders and correspondence pertaining to Marshall’s association with the U.S. Marine Corps. The collection also includes a memo, letter and two appendices relating to the role Lockheed Corp. played in World War II combat and a file about soundproofing at Lockheed. Additionally, there are memos and correspondence pertaining to the Truman Committee, formally known as the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program, a bipartisan special committee formed in 1941 to find and correct problems in U.S. war production. Photographs in the collection portray Marshall and other aviators, as well as various airplanes and a 1945 retreat of the Conquistadores held in Wyoming. There is also a scrapbook related to Marshall’s career and aviation. Additionally, there is a membership list and photographs of the Quiet Birdmen, a secret U.S. club founded in 1921 for male aviators. The collection also includes Marshall’s pilot log.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
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There are no known other archival collections created by Donald M. Marshall at the date of processing.
This material was received from Donald Marshall, Jr. in 1977.
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