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United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Air Commerce noncommercial glider pilot's license for William H. Cook, Jr., June 30, 1937.

United States Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch identification card for William H. Cook, Jr. July 16, 1935. Includes identification photo.

National Aeronautic Association of U.S.A., glider's certificate for William H. Cook, Jr., August 5, 1935. Certificate is bound in a red leather cover and includes an identification photograph of Cook.Title on cover: "Federation Aeronautique…

Soaring Society of America membership card for William H. Cook, circa 1935. Card is signed by President R. Bamaly.

Soaring Society of America membership card for William H. Cook, circa 1932. Card is signed by Secretary Donald Hamilton.

Manuscript titled "A brief history of airplane surface controls and the means of actuation at Boeing," written by William H. Cook, Jr., August 30, 1985. Addresses different flight control surfaces used at Boeing and the development of new ones over…

Engineering license for William H. Cook, Jr., issued by the Washington State Department of Licenses, January 1, 1948. Authorizes Cook to practice as a professional engineer, qualified in aeronautical engineering.

Program for a memorial service honoring the victims of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner crash, March 22, 1939. The crash occurred on March 18, 1939 during a test flight in Washington State. The program lists the ten victims: Julius Augustus Barr, Albert G.…

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cook, Sr. from their son, William H. Cook, Jr., March 27, 1939. Addresses the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight on March 18, 1939 and describes the ongoing investigation and impact; Cook's boss,…

Telegram to William H. Cook, Sr. from his son, William H. Cook, Jr., March 19, 1939. Responds to Cook, Sr.'s previous telegram about the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight on March 18, 1939. Cook, Jr. states that he is okay, as he…