George Jackson Mead papers, 1920-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mead, George Jackson, 1891-1949.
- Title
- George Jackson Mead papers
- Dates
- 1920-1971 (inclusive)19201971
- Quantity
- 1.45 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02920
- 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
George Jackson Mead began his career in aviation as an experimental engineer with Sterling Engine Company in 1916. He worked in the same capacity for Wright-Martin Aircraft, 1916-1919. He was chief engineer for Wright Aeronautical Corporation, 1920-1925 and then was vice-president of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company, 1925-1929. He helped to found and worked for United Aircraft Corporation through the 1930s. In 1939 he won the Sylvanus Albert Reed Award from the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences for the design and development of high output aircraft engines. He was special assistant to William S. Knudson during World War II.
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence, articles, photographs, newspaper clippings, reprints, and certificates related to aviation design, early aviation, and the engineering career of George Jackson Mead. The bulk of the materials date from the 1920s. Also included are two copies of his biography, "Wings Over the World" (1971) written by his wife, Cary Hoge Mead.
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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Subject Terms
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- History -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aerospace engineering -- United States -- 20th century.
- Airplanes -- Motors -- 20th century.
Personal Names
- Mead, Cary Hoge, 1897-
Corporate Names
- United Aircraft Corporation.
- Wright Aeronautical Corporation.
- Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation.
