H. Paul Culver papers, 1917-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Culver, H. Paul
- Title
- H. Paul Culver papers
- Dates
- 1917-1968 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02555
- Summary
- H. Paul Culver was a pilot and known aviation and air mail pioneer. Collection contains printed materials, correspondence, and an Ellington Field year book dated 1918 about the early days of aviation and the "Early Birds" club.
- 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
H. Paul Culver was a pilot and known aviation and air mail pioneer. He was the first pilot to fly the first scheduled air mail service route into New York on May 15, 1918; the first day when air mail service began. He was also a member of the Early Birds of Aviation, an organization whose members all flew solo before December 1916.
Content Description
The collection contains printed materials (i.e. National Geographic Maps, publications, and memorabilia) about the early days of aviation and the "Early Birds;" correspondence; newspaper clippings; photographs; Ellington Field Yearbook dated 1918; invitations and programs to aviation events; and advertisements dealing with the early years of aviation.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsH. Paul Culver air mail scrapbook and invoices can be located at the Smithsonian, National Air and Space Museum, Archives Division.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Edith Dodd Culver in 1967 and 1968.
Processing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Subject Terms
- Aeronautics -- United States -- 20th century
- Air mail service -- United States -- History
- Air pilots -- United States
Corporate Names
- Early Birds of Aviation (Organization)
Geographical Names
- Ellington Air Force Base (Tex.)
