William M. Magruder papers, 1947-1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Magruder, William M.
- Title
- William M. Magruder papers
- Dates
- 1947-1975 (inclusive)19471975
- Quantity
- 4.75 cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03616
- 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
William M. Magruder was a test pilot and aeronautical engineer during the twentieth century. From 1949 to 1956, Magruder served as a test pilot and engineer for the U.S. Air Force Flight Test Division and Flight Test Center, where he test flew and supervised the engineering of a number of aircraft, including the North American F-86 Sabrejet and Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. After leaving the military in 1956, he worked for Douglas Aircraft Company (1956-1963), where he helped design and test piloted the Douglas DC-8 airliner. From 1963 to 1967, Magruder worked for Lockheed Corporation, where he supervised the design and development of the Lockheed L-1011 airliner and served as test engineer and project pilot on the company's Supersonic Transport (SST) program. From 1970 to 1971, he served as Director of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Director of SST Development.
Content Description
Collection contains photographs of William M. Magruder and the aircraft he worked on and test piloted, including the North American F-86, Boeing B-52, Douglas DC-8, Lockheed L-1011, and mockups of Lockheed's and Boeing's SST projects. Collection also contains four photograph albums assembled by Magruder (which concern his work for the U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Corporation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's SST project) and slides from presentations given by Magruder (concerning the designs of the Douglas DC-8, Lockheed L-1011, and SST). Collection also contains twenty-one 16 mm films and three 8 mm films concerning aircraft Magruder helped develop and test flew, including the Douglas DC-8, Lockheed L-1011, and the Lockheed SST. Three U.S. Air Force flight test reports written by Magruder, a copy of Magruder's 1975 testimony at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Concorde SST hearings, and a few artifacts are in this collecti on 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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsWilliam M. Magruder's aviation films -- Motion pictures -- 16 mm.
William M. Magruder's aviation films -- Motion pictures -- 8 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William M. Magruder at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautical engineers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aeronautics, Military -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aerospace engineering -- United States -- 20th century.
- Aircraft industry -- United States -- 20th century.
- Airplanes, Military -- United States -- 20th century.
- Jet transports -- United States -- 20th century.
- Supersonic transport planes -- United States -- 20th century.
- Test pilots -- United States -- 20th century.
Corporate Names
- Air Force Flight Test Center (U.S.)
- Douglas Aircraft Company.
- Lockheed Corporation.
- Supersonic Transport Program (U.S.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures.
- Photograph albums.
- Slides.
