Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other information regarding balloon ascensions of Professor John Wise, William Hyde, A.O. Gager, and John Lemountain, 1859-1879. (correspondence dated 1906-1940) (approximately 9 items), 1859-1879
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
- Event: 1859-1879
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository