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Photograph of William E. Boeing (standing on float) and Eddie Hubbard (back to camera) with a Boeing Model 5 (C-650-700) seaplane, Lake Union, Washington, August 6, 1918. An unidentified man talks with Boeing.Embossed on front: "Photos by Pierson…

Photograph of a Boeing Model 5 (C-650-700) seaplane, piloted by William E. Boeing and Eddie Hubbard, taxiing across Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, August 6, 1918.Inscription: "8/6/18."Embossed on front: "Photos by Pierson & Co."

Photograph of Eddie Hubbard (standing on dock) and William E. Boeing (on wing) with a Boeing Model 5 (C-650-700) seaplane, Lake Union, Washington, circa 1919.Embossed on front: "Photos by Pierson & Co."

Photograph of Eddie Hubbard in flight gear, circa 1918-1919.Embossed on front: "Photos by Pierson & Co."

Letter to George Conrad Westervelt from Charles [M.H.?] Pond, June 2, 1916. Details his aircraft experience as pilot, passenger, and mechanic and states he would relocate to Seattle, Washington as an instructor for $200.00 a month. Five handwritten…

Letter to William E. Boeing from Augustus Post, Secretary of the Aero Club of America, November 18, 1916. Provides financial and logistical updates in regard to the National Aeroplane Fund. Two typed pages on Aero Club of America stationery.

First flight air mail cover addressed to Dr. Hans Joachim Post, Hamburg, Germany, from Dr. Fred Post, Peekskill, New York, October 28, 1928. Stamped: "First Flight Air Mail via Graf Zeppelin - United States – Germany. Oct. 28, 1928. Via Air Mail."

Photograph of a man, likely Nathan C. Browne, looking at the Fokker Universal "Lone Star" aircraft before its first attempt at the Seattle-to-Tokyo flight route, 1932.Stamped on verso: "Made by Rawlings, 40c enlargement free with 50c order of Kodak…

Hand-tinted engraving of a large, multicolored balloon adorned with flags, art by George Sala, circa 1850. The caption engraved below the image satirically suggests that the balloon be used as the venue for the upcoming Great Exhibition in…

Newspaper clipping, "Seattle's airport," from the San Francisco Chronicle, July 13, 1928. Announces that Boeing Field will be available for use by aerial schools and flying companies. Includes a handwritten note addressed to Mr. Boeing.