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Letter to Grover Whalen, President of New York World's Fair, from Royal S. Copeland, June 2, 1937. Recommends Harold E. Hartney as Commissioner or Director of Aeronautics for the World's Fair. One typed page, with a large section torn out.

Magazine clipping, "A day at the races," from an unidentified publication, September 1937. Contains a collage of captioned photographs depicting scenes at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. Identified individuals in the photos are J. A. Fitz,…

Magazine clipping (pages 9 and 12) from American Aviation, September 15, 1937. Contains the following articles: "Instrument landing dilemma," "Waco's new three-wheel Model N makes debut at National Air Races," "Macon dedication," "Fortnightly…

Newspaper clipping, "War aces flinch when they recall deaths in the sky," from the New York Journal-American, September 24, 1937. Reports on the wartime experiences of fighter aces. Includes photographs of Lieutenant K. Porter, Captain John Ronan,…

Letter to Harold S. Hartney from Edward J. Scheiberling, Liaison Committee Chairman, American Legion 1937 Convention Corporation of New York City, November 8, 1937. Thanks Hartney for his service on the Liaison Committee. One typed page.

Air mail first flight cover for AM 38, Phoenix, Arizona, 1938. The cover is addressed to Colonel Harold E. Hartney in New York, New York.

Newspaper clipping, "Shrine to Wrights dedicated by Ford," from an unidentified publication, 1938. Reports on the relocation the Wright Brothers' home and workshop to Henry Ford's Greenfield Village. The structure was dedicated to the Edison…

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.

Clipping about Harold E. Hartney from an unidentified source, circa 1938. Announces Hartney's appointment as Aeronautical Expert, Civil Aeronautics Authority, and assignment to the Certificate and Inspection Division on December 22, 1938. Reverse…

Newspaper clipping, "Adventure in the dark" by Louis Sobol, from an unidentified publication, circa 1938. Reports on Harold E. Hartney's encounter with socialite Rosamond Pinchot just before her death. Typed on clipping: "Dear Mummy, Jack Sibley sent…