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- Collection: William Hough "Bill" Cook Jr. Papers
[Elmer A. Sperry Award certificate for William H. Cook, Jr.]
![[Elmer A. Sperry Award certificate for William H. Cook, Jr.]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/7ed7f857b276283daf5dee331b989c76.jpg "[Elmer A. Sperry Award certificate for William H. Cook, Jr.]")
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…
[Letter to J. F. Victory from Wiliam H. Cook, January 14, 1954]
![[Letter to J. F. Victory from Wiliam H. Cook, January 14, 1954]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/ae054920ec2cfa57ef21ee1c2542777c.jpg "[Letter to J. F. Victory from Wiliam H. Cook, January 14, 1954]")
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…
Notes on sound suppressor reverser
Technical report titled "Notes on the sound suppressor reverser," prepared by William H. Cook, Jr. on behalf of the Boeing Airplane Company, June 1956. Discusses possible improvements and test programs for the exit nozzle and sound suppressor…
Future developments of our products [Memo to H. W. Smith from William H. Cook, July 28, 1958]
![Future developments of our products [Memo to H. W. Smith from William H. Cook, July 28, 1958]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/d7281dbe5e624cf4fc3b886404ad6ad7.jpg "Future developments of our products [Memo to H. W. Smith from William H. Cook, July 28, 1958]")
Memo to H. W. Smith from William H. Cook, subject: "Future developments of our products," July 28, 1958. Memo is cc'd to J. F. Sutter, E. A. Rock, H. J. Hayden, and I. J. Stampalia. Addresses administrative procedures and the responsibilities of…
[Letter to A. F. Sise from H. W. Cook, February 19, 1959]
![[Letter to A. F. Sise from H. W. Cook, February 19, 1959]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/d37329c5c12f0d363609b7d62d5fc4eb.jpg "[Letter to A. F. Sise from H. W. Cook, February 19, 1959]")
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.
Criticism of company policy on product objectives of the Aero Space Division [Memo to E. C. Wells from William H. Cook, August 31, 1960]
![Criticism of company policy on product objectives of the Aero Space Division [Memo to E. C. Wells from William H. Cook, August 31, 1960]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/0da4a9f429ddef7f3c9eba6247384902.jpg "Criticism of company policy on product objectives of the Aero Space Division [Memo to E. C. Wells from William H. Cook, August 31, 1960]")
Memo to E. C. Wells from William H. Cook, subject: "Criticism of company policy on product objectives of the Aero Space Division," August 31, 1960. Discusses Cook's concerns about management strategies and product objectives in the aerospace…
727 risks [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]
![727 risks [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/4ca4ed2e3959c0112541d96e2c330736.jpg "727 risks [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]")
Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "727 risks," March 21, 1960. Discusses Cook's concerns about the Boeing Model 727 and describes possible development and production risks. Three (3) typed pages.
Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727 [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]
![Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727 [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/35c3300bd9d9defb8b7b0cdafc3a1032.jpg "Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727 [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, March 21, 1960]")
Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727," March 21, 1960. Discusses potential engineering issues with the Boeing Model 727, such as proper handling during take-off and landing…
Review of 707 safety [Memo to Technical Staff Distribution "A" from William H. Cook, June 15, 1962]
![Review of 707 safety [Memo to Technical Staff Distribution "A" from William H. Cook, June 15, 1962]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/57329f256da5b0a2b2502a4dc783c609.jpg "Review of 707 safety [Memo to Technical Staff Distribution "A" from William H. Cook, June 15, 1962]")
Draft of memo to Technical Staff Distribution "A" from William H. Cook, subject: "Review of 707 safety," June 15, 1962. Discusses possible safety concerns on the Boeing Model 707 and outlines potential risks, such as natural environment phenomena,…
SST cabin arrangement [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, December 11, 1964]
![SST cabin arrangement [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, December 11, 1964]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/03be1ec91411e468e3c33501f73512c2.jpg "SST cabin arrangement [Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, December 11, 1964]")
Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "SST cabin arrangement," December 11, 1964. Letter is cc'd to L. T. Goodmanson, V. Hudson, H. Lacey, R. Little, and B. Williams. Discusses possible cabin arrangement and cabin priorities for a…