AHJ_ah07985 Inventory of the Frank A. Van Dersarl papers, 1910-1976 Van Dersarl (Frank A.) papers Processed by Shaun Hayes University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2010

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Shaun Hayes September 2010 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Van Dersarl, Frank A. Frank A. Van Dersarl papers 1910-1976 07985 15.97 cubic ft. (16 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English 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. Arrangement of the Collection

Biography of Frank A. Van Dersarl

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.

Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

 Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Frank A. Van Dersarl at the date of processing.

 Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dana Van Dersarl in 1985, 1986, and 1988.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun A. Hayes in September 2010.

 Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms Air pilots -- United States -- 20th century. Airplanes -- United States -- 20th century. Airplanes -- Design and construction. Aircraft industry -- United States -- 20th century. Transportation Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce Science, Technology and Health Container List 1 Periodicals 1910-1970 2 Periodicals 1910-1969 3 Correspondence, log books, and legal documents 1912-1974 4 Photographs undated,1916-1969 5 Photographs undated, 1910-1963 6 Artifacts undated, 1925 7 Blueprints undated, 1922-1976 8 Photographs and drawings undated, 1934 9 Posters undated 10 Blueprints 1931-1969 11 Blueprints undated,1918-1934 12 Plaster relief undated 13 Artwork undated 14 Artwork undated 15 Artwork undated 16 Artwork undated