Arthur Jenks papers, 1944-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jenks, Arthur.
- Title
- Arthur Jenks papers
- Dates
- 1944-1979 (inclusive)19441979
- Quantity
- 12.15 cubic feet (27 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07558
- 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
Jenks (1903-1985) was chief of airways flight inspection for the Civil Aeronautics Administration from 1940-1965. After 1965 he worked as an independent aeronautics consultant.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1944-1979); subject files with reports and photographs on aviation, airport approach lights, instrument landing systems, British Overseas Airway Corporation, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the International Air Transport Association (1950-1965); 1 speech; 1 pilot's log book (1947); 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 -- Administration -- United States.
- Aeronautics -- United States.
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States.
- Airports -- Lighting.
- Instrument landing systems.
Corporate Names
- British Overseas Airways Corporation.
- International Air Transport Association.
- KLM (Airline)
- United States. Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Form or Genre Terms
- Memorabilia.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Transportation consultants.
