Scope and Contents The August Kern Aviation Collection contains August Kern, Jr.’s reminisces about early aviation in St. Louis, as well as accompanying photographs showing pilots and planes. The collection includes 11 scrapbook pages and one photocopy of a scrapbook page, as well as the text of a “History of Aviation in St. Louis” presentation that Kern gave in 1968, probably to members of the OX5 Club; the draft of an essay or presentation regarding Kern’s personal experiences; and a 1959 letter to Joseph W....

Abstract The documentation of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic flight and his involvement in the early development of aviation in the United States constitute the major strengths of the Charles Augustus Lindbergh Papers. Papers concerning his scientific endeavors and literary contributions are also a major focus. A substantial number of documents in the collection relate to the literary productions of Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her activities with her husband. The papers contain some material on...

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...

Scope and Contents The Spirit of St. Louis Snapshot Collection contains six snapshots showing the Spirit of St. Louis airplane and Charles Lindbergh. The photographs appear to have been taken in the Ryan Airlines hangar in San Diego, California, likely right after the plane was built. Several men, including Ryan Airlines founder Claude Ryan, are shown posing in front of the plane and fueling it with a gasoline can. One snapshot shows Charles Lindbergh, without the plane. The collection also includes an...