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[Construction of Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's home in Woodway, Washington, circa 1932]
Film footage of the construction of Boeing executive Philip G. Johnson's home in Woodway, Washington, circa 1932. The footage features shots from the construction site of Johnson's Tudor-style mansion. A few scenes feature unidentified people walking around the site. In 1956, Johnson's widow sold the house to the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds. The property, which became known as Rosary Heights,…
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935]
Film footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935. The footage begins with short clips from the dedication of Boeing Field (referred to as "Boeing Airport" in the title card) on July 28, 1928. This includes a shot of Thomas D. Stimson of the National Aeronautic Association and scenes of military and civilian aircraft in flight, on the ground, and taking off.…
[Aerial views and airfield activities in Washington State, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of aerial views and airfield activities in Washington State, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage features several aerial views filmed from an unidentified U.S. Air Force aircraft, as well as brief scenes of aircraft at a military airfield, possibly Larson Air Force Base (Washington). The aerial views show rivers, cities (including Seattle), and mountains (possibly the Cascade Range). Also…
[Landscapes and Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair), 1962]
Film footage of landscapes and the Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World's Fair, Seattle, Washington, 1962. The first segment consists of panning shots of landscapes in unidentified locations. This includes a cultivated garden, a dam facility, a river valley, and rock formations. A few brief scenes of people in a rowboat are also shown. The next segment, which begins at 00:04:35,…
[Associated Women Pilots of Boeing Field (AWPBF) at Boeing Field, Washington, circa July 1940]
Film footage of the Associated Women Pilots of Boeing Field (AWPBF) at Boeing Field, Washington, circa July 1940. The footage opens with several AWPBF members arriving at Boeing Field via a United Air Lines Douglas DC-3 "Mainliner" aircraft. The following scenes depict the women chatting together and with others, posing for the camera, and looking over aircraft, including an Aeronca Model K (tail…
[Notice about Civilian Defense meeting at Whittier Grade School, Seattle, Washington, May 6, 1943]
Notice about a Civilian Defense meeting at Whittier Grade School, Seattle, Washington, May 6, 1943. Notes that several informational films will be shown, including "The New Fire Bomb," "First Aid," "Rescue Unit," "The Air Raid Warden," and others.
Joseph Polocz oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Joseph Polocz and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 17, 2017.
Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection [Booklet, March 1942]
Booklet, "Facts for Air Raid Wardens and Every Civilian: Bombs, Incendiaries, War Gases, Home Protection," Civilian Protection Division, Seattle, Washington, March 1942. 47 pages.
Bruce Mennella oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Bruce Mennella and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, January 28, 2020.
Paul Weaver oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Paul L. Weaver and interviewer Steve Little, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 11, 2019. Part 1 of 2.