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Certificate of Dr. C.G. Brun, St. Louis. Invention for propelling balloons or boats. Includes typed translation and two articles from Air Trails regarding early ballooning. (4 items) (original in French) (gift of P.M. Papin), 1830 May 30; 1949 Oct; 1954

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection of correspondence, reports, printed material, and clippings pertaining to St. Louis aviation history. Includes papers relating to the Pioneer Aeroplane and Exhibition Company (1911); the St. Louis Aeronautic Corporation, formed to hold the international air races in St. Louis, October 1-2, 1923; ballooning; and the early history of Lambert St. Louis Flying Field.

Dates

  • 1830 May 30; 1949 Oct; 1954

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

French

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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