Kenneth Schlarman Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
The Kenneth Schlarman Photograph Collection contains 30 photographs documenting McDonnell Aircraft Corporation and McDonnell Douglas Corporation aircraft and employees, primarily during the 1960s. The photographs were collected by Schlarman during his career as a radio operator with McDonnell and then McDonnell Douglas. Most photographs show aircraft, either on the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation flight ramp or in flight. Aircraft shown include the AV-8B Harrier II jet attack plane, the F-4 Phantom jet fighter plane, the Model 188 transport aircraft, and the F-15 Eagle jet fighter plane, as well as several prototype helicopters and gyroplanes. Photographs of employees, including Kenneth Schlarman, show men in the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation ramp control room; an award being presented to Schlarman; and a group photograph. Several exterior views of the ramp control room are also included. The collection also includes two photographs of a 1963 baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants.
Dates
- 1954-1983
- Majority of material found within 1960-1969
Creator
- Schlarman, Kenneth (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No viewing restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright to all photographs held by the Boeing Corporation. No publication or reproduction without permission of Boeing Corporation. The user assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Biographical / Historical
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation was an aerospace manufacturer based in St. Louis. The company was founded on July 6, 1939 by James Smith McDonnell. McDonnell Aircraft was best known for producing military aircraft, and they became one of the leading producers of jet fighters. They also manufactured manned spacecraft, including the Mercury and Gemini capsules. In 1967, the company merged with Douglas Aircraft Company to form the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. McDonnell Douglas continued to manufacture military aircraft, particularly jet fighters, as well as space vehicles and commercial aircraft. In 1997, McDonnell Douglas merged with the Boeing Company.
Extent
30 Photographic Prints ( (3 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Black and white photographs and color photographs are separated for preservation purposes.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
No physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Collection donated by Kenneth Schlarman in 2006.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (http://mohistory.org/collections).
Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.
Formats
Photographs
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren Sallwasser, 2018.
Creator
- Schlarman, Kenneth (Person)
- McDonnell Aircraft Corporation (Photographer, Organization)
- McDonnell Douglas Corporation (Photographer, Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Kenneth Schlarman Photograph Collection.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lauren Sallwasser
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society, Photographs and Prints Department Repository
Library and Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63105
photo@mohistory.org