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Ledger book created by Frederick Nelson Atwood containing his handwritten notes and illustrations, circa 1862-1880. The ledger is primarily comprised of Atwood's varied notes and writings. These consist of cash account records; journals of his art…

Photograph of a balloon hangar, July 20, 1927. Inscription on album page: "Wide open spaces."Inscription on verso: "5-50-4. July 20, 1927. Balloon hangar and clouds."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's flight training with the U.S.…

Letterpress print of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jefferies departing Dover during their 1785 balloon flight over the English Channel, art by E. W. Cocks, circa 1840.

Poster of two U.S. Army Air Service servicemen with aircraft, a balloon, and an airship, circa 1918-1919. Art by Warren Keith, produced by the Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Company. Text: "Join the Air Service / 'Give 'er the gun / Learn. Earn."

Photograph of a Farman 1910 Biplane, piloted by Louis Paulhan, in flight near a balloon at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. The balloon advertises for the "Los Angles Examiner" newspaper. Item from page 18 of the…

Photograph of a Farman 1910 Biplane, piloted by Louis Paulhan, taking off at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. A passenger sits behind Paulhan, and the "Los Angeles Examiner" balloon is visible in the background. Item…

Photograph of the balloon "New York," piloted by Charles B. Harmon, in flight at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. Several passengers are visible in the basket. Item from page 31 of the Goodman L. Goodmanson Los…

Photograph of a dirigible, piloted by Roy Knabenshue, in flight at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. The "Los Angeles Examiner" balloon is visible in the lower left. Item from page 31 of the Goodman L. Goodmanson Los…

Photograph of people gathered in and around the basket of the balloon "New York" at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. Identified individuals include pilot Charles B. Harmon (far right, in basket) and passengers Celeste…

Photograph of unidentified men in a balloon basket at the Los Angeles International Air Meet, California, January 1910. Item from page 32 of the Goodman L. Goodmanson Los Angeles International Air Meet photograph album, January 1910. Album contains…