Eugene E. Wilson papers, 1962-1967
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974
- Title
- Eugene E. Wilson papers
- Dates
- 1962-1967 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02164
- Summary
- Eugene E. Wilson was a United States Navy and WWI veteran, pilot, and businessman. Collection contains a booklet about the Nez Perce War, books and pamphlets by Wilson, a publication about Wilson by Francis P. Antel.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Eugene Edward Wilson was a United States Navy and WWI veteran, pilot, and businessman. Wilson graduated from the Naval Academy in 1908 and went on to serve in high-ranking positions in the U.S. Navy and Bureau of Aeronautics. During his tenure at the Bureau of Aeronautics, Wilson was involved with the development of the Pratt and Whitney “Wasp” engine. He eventually earned the title of Lieutenant Commander. Upon retiring in 1930, he became president of the Hamilton Standard Propeller Corporation, the Sikorsky Aviation Corporation, the Chance Vought Corporation, and the United Aircraft Corporation during WWII.
Content Description
Collection contains a booklet by Eugene T. Wilson and Eugene E. Wilson titled “Hawks and Doves in the Nez Perce War of 1877” about the recollections of Eugene T. Wilson who served in the civilian volunteer forces of General O. O. Howard; books and pamphlets by Eugene E. Wilson concerning aviation, his experiences in the Navy and Navy history; and a publication titled “Profile of an American Aircraftsman” by Francis P. Antel about the life of Eugene E. Wilson.
Use of the Collection
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Eugene E. Wilson between February and May 1967.
Processing Note
Related Materials
Wilson, Commander Eugene E. Papers, AR/478, Archives Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, D.C.
Oral history interview with Eugene E. Wilson, 1962, Columbia University.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 1 box.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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