James R. Cunningham papers, 1917-1981
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cunningham, James R., 1896-
- Title
- James R. Cunningham papers
- Dates
- 1917-1981 (inclusive)19171981
- Quantity
- 1.83 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05794
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
James R. Cunningham (1896-) was an aviator, airline executive, and aviation communications expert during the twentieth century. Cunningham learned to fly at the U.S. Army School of Aeronautics in 1917, then worked as a forest patrol pilot for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1926, he became a pilot for Pacific Air Transport, which soon became part of United Airlines. Cunningham held several executive positions with United Airlines, serving as general superintendent of Pacific Air Transport (1931), vice president of technical developments (1931-1934), and director of communications (1934-1961). During World War II, Cunningham served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was also an active member of Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics.
Content Description
Collection contains James R. Cunningham's personal files (which contain correspondence, papers, speeches, and printed materials), flight logs, and Cunningham's article manuscripts concerning aviation communications. Collection also contains a scrapbook compiled by Cunningham, loose correspondence, clippings, and military flight instruction materials. A few government documents, miscellaneous printed materials, miscellaneous periodicals, and a few of Cunningham's artifacts are in this collection 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
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Subject Terms
- Aeronautics -- Communications systems.
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- 20th century.
- Air pilots -- United States -- 20th century.
- Airlines -- United States -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Air Corps.
- United States. Army. School of Aeronautics.
Geographical Names
- United Airlines.
