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Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to [Henry] Lyster, February 13, 1935. Forwards copies of German leaflets from the war and an ad for the book, describes the great success of the book. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Mrs. Bruce, circa 1935. Thanks her for her letter and information about her son Alec. Letter appears unfinished. One typed page.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep,"…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Watson "Watty" Washburn, April 26, [circa 1935-1940]. Discusses contract disputes with publisher, asks for assistance. Heavily corrected draft, one typed page.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's…

Letter from Norman "Jim" Archibald to Mrs. McMillan, circa 1935. Thanks McMillan for loaning Archibald a book of letters by one of his 95th Squadron mates, offers her a copy of his book when available. One typed page.Part of a series of documents…

Multiple drafts of a speech given by Norman "Jim" Archibald while promoting his book, and accompanying letter he would read aloud, circa 1935. 14 typed pages.Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell Deep",…

Trophy given to William P. Lear by ARCS Foundation, Inc., December 13, 1970. The crystal trophy features a blue circle that reads "ARCS FOUNDATION, INC." on the front with an etching of Rodin's "The Thinker" on verso. It stands on an engraved metal…

Photograph of Clyde Pangborn standing next to a propeller on a Burnelli (Upperçu-Burnelli) UB-14 aircraft, circa 1930s-1940s. The text on the propeller reads: "Hamilton Standard Propeller Company."Stamped on verso: "It is absolutely forbidden to…

Photograph of a Burnelli (Upperçu-Burnelli) UB-14 aircraft parked at an airfield, circa 1930s. Inscription on verso: "Burnelli." Stamped on verso: "It is absolutely forbidden to reproduce, syndicate, or use this photo for advertising purposes without…

Book of 24 printed black-and-white postcards of Brest, France, produced by Artaud & Nozais, Nantes, circa 1918. Images illustrate France at war, with shots of Naval ships and submarines and a war port under construction, interspersed with more…

Photograph of employees working at drafting tables in a Lear Jet facility, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "Arthur Preslow Studio / Photography Unlimited / [address in Costa Mesa, California]."