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Color drawing (photomechanical print) of an aerial view of Lower Manhattan as seen from an American Airlines airliner, circa 1940. Art by Ivan Dmitri, produced by American Airlines.

Newsletter, "Wing Slip," Vol. 3, No. 2, produced by Aviators' Post No. 743, New York, New York, August 1927.

Lithographic map of Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, circa 1931-1939. Several locations are noted on the map, including Learadio Laboratories (location "J").

Newspaper clipping, "Survivors of the famous First Pursuit Group...," from an unidentified publication, circa 1930s. Reports on a flight hosted by Colonel Harold E. Hartney for surviving members of the First Pursuit Group over New York City, the…

Press release, "Ranking aces of World War to be entertained today by old commander in luxury dawn patrol over city," from the American Legion Army-Navy Club (New York, New York), November 11, 1938. Describes a reunion of First Pursuit Group members,…

Sarnoff Citation certificate presented to William P. Lear by the Radio Club of America, November 18, 1977. The certificate is laminated to a wood base. On verso are two metal loops with a small rope for hanging the plaque. Printed on front: "The…

Photograph album of images taken at the U.S.A. School of Aerial Photography in Rochester, New York, 1918. Images include servicemen working with photography equipment, Curtiss Jenny biplanes, servicemen relaxing at the YMCA, and scenic views taken by…

Stereograph, "Nursing Wounded Heroes Back to Health, Convalescent Hospital No. 5, New York," Set Number 34, Image Number V19227, Keystone View Company, circa 1914-1921. Image of a crowded hospital full of soldiers in beds, with nurses walking…

Lithographic poster for the 1939 New York World's Fair, circa 1939. Features the Trylon and Perisphere, as well as buildings, aircraft, a train, and a ship. Designed by artist Joseph Binder, produced by the Grinnell Litho. Company. Text: "New York…

Newspaper clipping, "More than 150 attend Dutchess County Society Dinner at Hotel Astor," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on the group's annual dinner, which Harold E. Hartney attended as guest speaker.