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Bill Cook's early years [Eulogy]
Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's early years," written by William H. Cook, Jr.'s daughter, Tandy Cook Hennings, April 30, 2012. Describes Cook's childhood, school years, and lifelong interest in aviation. The eulogy was given at a memorial celebration held…

[Massachusetts Institute of Technology diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr.]
Diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), June 7, 1938. Awards Cook a Master of Science. The diploma is housed in a red leather cover stamped with the seal of MIT.

[High school diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr.]
High school diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by Montclair Academy in Montclair, New Jersey, June 6, 1930. The diploma notes that Cook has honorably completed the Scientific course.

Ye Yeare Booke, 1930 [Cover and title page]
Pages from the Montclair Academy yearbook, titled "Ye Yeare Booke," 1930. Selected pages focus on William H. Cook, Jr. and his school activities. Includes his senior class photograph and class portrait, a list of student horoscopes, group portraits…

[National Aeronautic Association glider's certificate for William H. Cook, Jr.]
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…

[National Aeronautic Association annual sports registration for William H. Cook, Jr.]
National Aeronautic Association annual sports registration for William H. Cook, Jr., circa 1935.

Bill Cook's outdoor adventures [Eulogy]
Eulogy titled "Bill Cook's outdoor adventures," written by Boeing test pilot Richard K. "Buzz" Nelson, April 30, 2012. Describes William H. Cook, Jr.'s outdoor hobbies, including flying, camping, and fishing. The eulogy was given at a memorial…

[Pan American Clipper Club membership certificate for William H. Cook, Jr.]
Membership certificate for the Pan American Clipper Club presented to William H. Cook, Jr., January 22, 1962. Certificate is signed by Pan American World Airways President, Juan T. Trippe. Text: "Having made valuable and significant contributions to…

[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr.]
Diploma for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, June 16, 1934. Awards Cook a degree in mechanical engineering.

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