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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."

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,…

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.…

Photograph of Richard L. "Dick" Rouzie, Guy M. Townsend, and William H. "Bill" Cook, Jr. posing with fish during a fishing trip at Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, circa late 1950s-1960s. Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft is visible behind…

Photograph of Richard "Dick" Nelson, William H. "Bill" Cook, Jr., and Wheeler Warren standing in front of Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft, British Columbia, circa 1950s-1960s. Inscription on verso: "1960s or 1950s. 3 Friends: (all Boeing…

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.

Telegram to William H. Cook, Jr. from his father, William H. Cook, Sr., March 19, 1939. Requests a response from Cook, Jr. following the crash of a Boeing 307 Stratoliner during a test flight on March 18, 1939. Cook, Jr. was supposed to be aboard the…

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…

Scrapbook created by William Hough "Bill" Cook, Jr., 1935-1958. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs related to the life and career of Cook, an aeronautical engineer who worked for Boeing and NASA. Scrapbook has…

Eulogy titled "A tribute to George Schairer," written by William H. Cook, Jr., December 2004. Pays tribute to Schairer's career at Boeing and his influence on the development of jet transport. Three (3) typed pages.