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

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

Certificate for the Elmer A. Sperry Award presented to William H. Cook, Jr., 1965. Certificate is signed by board chairman Glenn B. Warren.Inscription: "The Elmer A. Sperry award. Established to honor a distinguished engineering contribution to the…

Photograph of William H. Cook, Jr.'s Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft on the bank of an unidentified body of water, circa 1970s. The inscription notes that Cook is in the aircraft. Inscription on verso: "Circa 1970s. Bill Cook in his Grumman Widgeon."

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.

Letter to A. F. Sise from William H. Cook, February 19, 1959. Addresses employment opportunities at Boeing and job prospects for a Mr. Opel. References the Boeing 707 and flight testing. One (1) typed page.

Letter to J. F. Victory from William H. Cook, January 14, 1954. Addresses Cook's appointment to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Subcommittee on Stability and Control. Also mentions the Boeing high-speed wind tunnel and the…

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,…

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.

Mechanic's license for William Hough Cook, Jr., issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, March 28, 1980. Certifies Cook as a mechanic and authorizes him to work on airframe powerplants.