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Gill Robb Wilson papers, 1917-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilson, Gill Robb
- Title
- Gill Robb Wilson papers
- Dates
- 1917-1963 (inclusive)19171963
- Quantity
- 6.50 cubic feet + artifacts.
- Collection Number
- 02158
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Gill Robb Wilson (1893-1966) served with the Lafayette Escadrille and the U.S. Signal Corps in World War I before returning to seminary school and serving as a Presbyterian minister in Trenton, New Jersey from 1921-1930. A pilot and a strong advocate of aviation, Wilson served as Director of Aviation for the state of New Jersey from 1930-1944. From 1944-1951 he was an aviation columnist and war correspondent for the New York "Herald-Tribune" in Europe, Africa and the Pacific. Wilson served as editor and publisher of "Flying" magazine from 1952-1962.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains personal and professional correspondence (1917-1963) mostly relating to his work for the "Herald-Tribune" and "Flying" magazine; 2 scrapbooks; 6 photograph albums; 3 paintings; miscellaneous memorabilia and artifacts, including World War I medals; photographs of Wilson, various types of airplanes, and World War II in the Pacific theater; and the manuscript for the book by Arthur Dunning Spearman, "John Joseph Montgomery," which was first introduced in "Flying" magazine.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics -- United States.
- Aeronautics, Military -- United States.
- Airplanes.
- Journalism -- United States.
- World War, 1914-1918.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Journalists.
Personal Names
Form or Genre Terms
Occupations
Titles within the Collection
- Flying.
- New York herald tribune.
