Frank A. Van Dersarl papers, 1910-1976
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Dersarl, Frank A.
- Title
- Frank A. Van Dersarl papers
- Dates
- 1910-1976 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 15.97 cubic ft. (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07985
- Summary
- Frank A. Van Dersarl (1895-1983) of Denver, Colorado, was a pioneer in the early days of aviation. The Frank Van Dersarl papers contain photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, blueprints, periodicals, aircraft log books, related to his achievements in aviation.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Frank A. Van Dersarl (1895-1983) of Denver, Colorado, was a pioneer in the early days of aviation. He and his brothers built a plane in 1912 with parts they scrounged from farmers and by building the parts they couldn't find. In 1931, he designed and built a biplane which he claimed could climb to 13,000 ft., land at 28 miles per hour, and take off from the ground in the space of 10 feet.
Content Description
The Frank A. Van Dersarl papers contain photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, blueprints, periodicals, aircraft log books, related to his achievements in aviation. Also included in the collection are photographs related to the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A small amount of artwork is included as well.
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
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Frank A. Van Dersarl at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Dana Van Dersarl in 1985, 1986, and 1988.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun A. Hayes in September 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: PeriodicalsDates: 1910-1970Container: Box 1
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Description: PeriodicalsDates: 1910-1969Container: Box 2
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Description: Correspondence, log books, and legal documentsDates: 1912-1974Container: Box 3
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Description: PhotographsDates: undated,1916-1969Container: Box 4
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Description: PhotographsDates: undated, 1910-1963Container: Box 5
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Description: ArtifactsDates: undated, 1925Container: Box 6
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Description: BlueprintsDates: undated, 1922-1976Container: Box 7
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Description: Photographs and drawingsDates: undated, 1934Container: Box 8
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Description: PostersDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: BlueprintsDates: 1931-1969Container: Box 10
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Description: BlueprintsDates: undated,1918-1934Container: Box 11
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Description: Plaster reliefDates: undatedContainer: Box 12
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Description: ArtworkDates: undatedContainer: Box 13
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Description: ArtworkDates: undatedContainer: Box 14
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Description: ArtworkDates: undatedContainer: Box 15
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Description: ArtworkDates: undatedContainer: Box 16
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Subject Terms
- Air pilots -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aircraft industry -- United States -- 20th century.
- Airplanes -- Design and construction.
- Airplanes -- United States -- 20th century.
