Physical Description: 1. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: C.A. Mc.Gill, A.H. Rice Co., April 26, 1938. 2. Correspondence. From: C.A. Mc.Gill, A.H. Rice Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, May 5, 1938 (Page 1). 3. Correspondence. From: C.A. Mc.Gill, A.H. Rice Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, May 5, 1938 (Page 2). 4. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: C.A. Mc.Gill, A.H. Rice Co., May 11, 1938 (Page 1). 5. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: C.A. Mc.Gill, A.H. Rice Co., May 11, 1938 (Page 2). 6. Correspondence. From: Dave Schoenfeld, Blossom Manufacturing Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, December 8, 1938. 7. Air Mail Correspondence. From: H.M. Brigham, Wellington Sears Company. To: Hoffman & Russell, December 14, 1938. 8. Original Sent Air, Copy sent regular mail - Correspondence. From: H.M. Brigham, Wellington Sears Company. To: Hoffman & Russell, December 14, 1938. 9. Correspondence. From: E E Parnin. To: Hoffman & Russell, December 16, 1938. 10. Correspondence. From: Dave Schoenfeld, Blossom Manufacturing Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, December 22, 1938. 11. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Dave Schoenfeld, December 29, 1938. 12. Air Mail Correspondence. From: Blair, Curtis, Dunne & Hayward Counsellors at Law. To: E.L. Hoffman, September 12, 1939 (Page 1). 13. Air Mail Correspondence. From: Blair, Curtis, Dunne & Hayward Counsellors at Law. To: E.L. Hoffman, September 12, 1939 (Page 2). 14. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., September 3, 1938. 15. Correspondence. From: T. Claude Ryan, Ryan Aeronautical Company. To: Russell & Hoffman, October 18, 1938 (Page 1). 16. Correspondence. From: T. Claude Ryan, Ryan Aeronautical Company. To: Russell & Hoffman, October 18, 1938 (Page 2). 17. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., October 20, 1938 (Page 1). 18. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., October 20, 1938 (Half of Page 2). 19. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., September 20, 1938 (Page 1). 20. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., September 20, 1938 (Page 2). 21. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., November 9, 1938 (Page 1). 22. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Ryan Aeronautical Cor., November 9, 1938 (Page 2).

Physical Description: 1. Unmarked Folder #1 – Empty. 2. Unmarked Folder #2 – Contents from years 1938 and 1938 consist of: a. Western Union Message. From: Short Vega Airplane Co. To: Russell & Hoffman, December 10, 1938. b. Envelope. From: Vega Airplane Co. To: Hoffman & Russell, November 12, 1938. c. Correspondence. From: President Mac Short., Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, October 26, 1938. d. Airmail Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 7, 1938. e. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., November 9, 1938. f. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 10, 1938. g. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., November 14, 1938. h. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 15, 1938. i. Drawing of chutes on airplane attached to letter from Reedy to Hoffman, November 15, 1938. j. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., November 18, 1938. k. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 19, 1938. l. Drawing of cables connected to chute on aircraft attached to letter from Reedy to Hoffman, November 19, 1938. m. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., November 21, 1938 (Page 1). n. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., November 21, 1938 (Page 2). o. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 23, 1938 (Page 1). p. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 23, 1938 (Page 2). q. Airmail – Special Delivery Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 25, 1938. r. Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 30, 1938. s. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., December 2, 1938. t. Airmail – Special Delivery Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: J.M. Russell, December 6, 1938 (Page 1). u. Airmail – Special Delivery Correspondence. From: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co. To: J.M. Russell, December 6, 1938 (Page 2). v. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., December 7, 1938 (Page 1). w. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: R.E. Reedy, Vega Airplane Co., December 7, 1938 (Page 2). x. Note. From: C.K. Drake, Chief Engineering Records. To: J.M. Russell. y. Blueprint associated with note. From: J.M. Russell. To: Chief, Material Division Dayton, Ohio, December 28, 1938. z. Sketch – parachute installation. Drawn November 10, 1938. aa. Photocopy of blueprint. Parachute Assembly Type S-1. 3. Unmarked Folder #3 – Contents from years 1938 and 1938 consist of: a. U.S. Department of Commerce Correspondence. From: Wm. D. Appel, Chief, Textile Section. To: E.L. Hoffman, September 1, 1938. b. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Chamber of Commerce, September 21, 1938. c. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Unknown. d. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Douglas Aircraft Co. Northrup Division, November 14, 1938. e. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Consolidated Aircraft Corp, November 14, 1938. f. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Vivell Aircraft Co., November 14, 1938. g. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Harvey Machine Co., November 14, 1938. h. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Vivell Aircraft Co., November 18, 1938 (Page 1). i. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Vivell Aircraft Co., November 18, 1938 (Page 2). j. Graph paper with calculations k. Sketch from Vivell. Main Supporting Parachute. HSR Non-Oscillating Design, November 28, 1938. l. Sketch from Vivell. Main Supporting Parachute. HSR Non-Oscillating Design, November 28, 1938. m. Sketch from Vivell. Mounting Holes Design, November 28, 1938. n. Sketch from Vivell. Mounting Holes Design, November 28, 1938. o. List of Names and Addresses Receiving Data on Target Airplanes-request for Data R39-E. Major J.C. Shively, Air Corps, November 7, 1938 (Page 1). p. List of Names and Addresses Receiving Data on Target Airplanes-request for Data R39-E. Major J.C. Shively, Air Corps, November 7, 1938 (Page 2). q. Correspondence. From: E. Vivell. To: Hoffman & Russell, November 17, 1938. r. Correspondence. From: E. Vivell. To: J.M. Russell, November 21, 1938 (Page 1). s. Correspondence. From: E. Vivell. To: J.M. Russell, November 21, 1938 (Page 2). t. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Vivell Aircraft Co., November 22, 1938. u. Correspondence. From: E. Vivell. To: J.M. Russell, November 25, 1938 (Page 1). v. Correspondence. From: E. Vivell. To: J.M. Russell, November 25, 1938 (Page 2). w. Correspondence. From: J.M. Russell. To: Vivell Aircraft Co., November 28, 1938. x. Correspondence. From J.M. Russell. To: Unknown. y. Sketch of Parachute deployed over an aircraft. z. Graph Paper with sketch of Parachute swivel and suspension line terminal. aa. Graph Paper with sketch of mounting holes and combined swivel and suspension line terminal, December 1, 1938. bb. Graph Paper with sketch of top of parachute, line terminal fitting, and dimensions. cc. Correspondence. From: J. Hassler, Duplan Silk Corporation. To: E.L. Hoffman, April 8, 1938. dd. Translucent paper containing sketches. ee. Correspondence. From: F.T. Yoshimura, Pacific Trading Co. Inc. To: Hoffman & Russell, April 8th, 1938. ff. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Pacific Dry Goods Co., April 11, 1938. gg. Correspondence. From: Y. Sakai, The Pacific Dry Goods Co. To: Hoffman & Russell, April 18, 1938. hh. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Pacific Dry Goods Co., April 15, 1938. ii. Correspondence. From: Y. Sakai, The Pacific Dry Goods Co. To: Hoffman & Russell, April 18, 1938 (Page 1). jj. Correspondence. From: Y. Sakai, The Pacific Dry Goods Co. To: Hoffman & Russell, April 18, 1938 (Page 2). kk. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Kunihiro & Co. Ltd, July 30, 1938 (Page 1). ll. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Kunihiro & Co. Ltd, July 30, 1938 (Page 1). mm. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Kunihiro & Co. Ltd, July 30, 1938 (Page 2). nn. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: British Consulate, August 8, 1938. oo. British Consulate Correspondence. From: H.M. Consul. To: E.L. Hoffman. File C.119, August 11, 1938. pp. Correspondence. From: Unknown. To: Indian Government Trade Commissioner, August 12, 1938. qq. India Government Trade Commissioner Correspondence. From: H.S. Malik. To: E.L. Hoffman, August 16, 1938. rr. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Indian Government Trade Commissioner, August 22, 1938 (Page 1). ss. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Indian Government Trade Commissioner, August 22, 1938 (Page 2). tt. Letter with no names or address. Contains a reference to the date of September 21, 1938. uu. Mitsui & Co. Limited Correspondence. From: Habutai Dept. To: Hoffman & Russell, January 19th, 1939. vv. Tehran Chamber of Commerce Correspondence. From: A.H. Nikpour. To: Hoffman & Russell “Monsieur.” Contains a reference to the date of September 21, 1938. ww. Chambre de Commerce de Saigon Correspondence. From: H Ardin, President. To: E.L. Hoffman, November 3, 1938. xx. Correspondence. From: E.L. Hoffman. To: Silk Guild of America, Inc., December 2, 1938.

Physical Description: 1. Article on J.M. Russell’s experience with parachutes and his developing company. The San Diego Union Tribune, April 19, 2008. 2. Same article as #1. 3. Article of the Lobe Parachute getting foreign attention, lobe parachute demonstration 4. Articles of the life saving parachute device, parachutes used to entertain crowds, The San Diego Union Tribune, January 29, 1926. 5. Article of how lobe parachute saves pilots when shot down. 6. Obituary of J.M. Russell.

Physical Description: 1. Mumma, J.V. Parachutes. San Diego, California: 1930

Physical Description: 1. A.T.C Test Requirements: Functional Test (normal pack), Functional Test (twisted lines), Strength Test, Rate of Descent Test, Live Drop Test. 2. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Parachute Engineering: List of Drawings pertaining to parachute model C.Q.A-24W (Next 12 items are part of this list). 3. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Quick-Attach FTG – 1-101. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 4. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: C. McCabe, June 12, 1939. 5. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Susp. Line Pivot – 1-103. By: C. McCabe, July 29, 1939. 6. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Nut Lock – 1-104. By: Margulis, August 21, 1939. 7. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Retainer Bar Pack Flap Rings – 1-105. By: Margulis, August 21, 1939. 8. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Pin – 1-107. By: C. McCabe, August 9, 1939. 9. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch – 1-108. By: C. McCabe, August 9, 1939. 10. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Springs Latch Closing – 1-109. By: Margulis, August 23, 1939. 11. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar – 1-112. By: Margulis, August 23, 1939. 12. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Flat Washer Tabulated – 1-117. By: C. McCabe, June 12, 1939. 13. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Rip Cord Pin – 1-118. By: C. McCabe, July 28, 1939. 14. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Harness Rings – 1-119. By: Margulis, August 28, 1939. 15. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Parts List 16. Hoffman-Russell Co. Parts List – Quick Attachable Pack & Fittings. 17. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939 (Chrome Mol’y St’l spec 47-S-14, Cadmium Plate spec 46-P-1). 18. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: C. McCabe, July 29, 1939. 19. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Susp. Line Pivot – 1-103. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 20. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Locking – 1-104. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 21. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Retainer Bar Pack Flap Rings – 1-105. By: J. Logan, April 4, 1939 (16 Ga Brass Spec 46-B-2), Polish). 22. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Retainer Bar – 1-105. By: C. McCabe, July 31, 1939 (Dural). 23. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-106. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 24. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Hinge Bracket Lock Bar – 1-107. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 25. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-108. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 26. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Lock Bar – 1-108. By: C. McCabe, August 1, 1939 (S.A.E 1025 Steel, 16 Ga, Cadmium Plate Spec 46-P-1). 27. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-109. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 28. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Bar Ass’y Center Fitting – 1-110. By: C. McCabe, August 1, 1939. 29. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Bar Ass’y Center Fitting – 1-110. By: J. Logan. April 18, 1939. 30. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Reinf. Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-111. By: J. Logan, April 27, 1939. 31. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (3 holes) – 1-112. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 32. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (2 holes) – 1-113. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 33. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring-Cen. FTG – 1-114. By: C. McCabe, June 10, 1939. 34. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Screw Pivot Stud – 1-115. By J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 35. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Washer Seat Pack – 1-116. By: C. McCabe, June 10, 1939. 36. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Plate (Back) – 1-119. By C. McCabe, August 1, 1939. 37. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Plate (Front) – 1-120. By C. McCabe, August 2, 1939.

Physical Description: 1. Front suspension. 2. Parachute Harness Sketches; Backpack and Seat Pack Parachute Sketches. 3. Parachute System. 4. Seat Pack (Packed) side view; Chest Pack (Front side of page X). 5. Rip Cord Mechanism. Seat Pack; Q.A (Back side of page X). 6. Central Fitting – they show enlargement of details in sketches which will bring out (Front side of page Y). 7. Harness front, back, and over sketches (Back side of page Y). 8. Sketches and numerical figures associated with parachute pack and suspension lines. 9. Central Fitting to show various combinations – Seat pack alone, quick attackable (alone), jumping outfit pack

Physical Description: 1. Hoffman-Russell Co. Parts List. 2. Hoffman-Russell Co. Parts List – Quick Attachable Pack & Fittings. 3. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Quick-Attach FTG – 1-101. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 4. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Quick-Attach FTG – 1-101. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 5. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Quick-Attach FTG – 1-101. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 6. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939 (Chrome Mol’y St’l spec 47-S-14, Cadmium Plate spec 46-P-1). 7. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939 (Chrome Mol’y St’l spec 47-S-14, Cadmium Plate spec 46-P-1). 8. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Plate Susp. Line Pivot – 1-102. By: C. McCabe, June 12, 1939 (S.A.E. 2330 Steel, Cad. Plate spec 46-P-1, 125,000 lb/in). 9. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Susp. Line Pivot – 1-103. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 10. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Preliminary Print of #9 (Mold on back). 11. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Susp. Line Pivot – 1-103. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 12. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Locking – 1-104. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 13. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Locking – 1-104. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 14. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Stud Locking – 1-104. By: J. Logan, April 3, 1939. 15. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Retainer Bar Pack Flap Rings – 1-105. By: J. Logan, April 4, 1939. 16. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-106. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 17. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-106. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 18. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-106. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 19. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Hinge Bracket Lock Bar – 1-107. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 20. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Hinge Bracket Lock Bar – 1-107. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 21. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Hinge Bracket Lock Bar – 1-107. By: J. Logan, April 17, 1939. 22. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-108. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 23. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-108. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 24. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Latch Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-108. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 25. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-109. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 26. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-109. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 27. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-109. By: J. Logan, April 19, 1938. 28. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Bar Ass’y Center Fitting – 1-110. By: J. Logan, April 18, 1939. 29. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Bar Ass’y Center Fitting – 1-110. By: J. Logan, April 18, 1939. 30. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Reinf. Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-111. By: J. Logan, April 27, 1939. 31. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Reinf. Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-111. By: J. Logan, April 27, 1939. 32. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Reinf. Bar Lock Bar Ass’y – 1-111. By: J. Logan, April 27, 1939. 33. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (3 holes) – 1-112. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 34. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (3 holes) – 1-112. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 35. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (3 holes) – 1-112. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 36. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (2 holes) – 1-113. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 37. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (2 holes) – 1-113. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 38. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Closing Bar Ass’y Central Fitting (2 holes) – 1-113. By: J. Logan, May 10, 1939. 39. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Spring-Cen. FTG – 1-114. By: C. McCabe, June 10, 1939. 40. Hoffman-Russell Co. – Lock Screw Pivot Stud – 1-115. By J. Logan, May 10, 1939.

Physical Description: 1. Landing Gear Analysis Preliminary Design, October 25, 1938. 2. Landing Gear Analysis Preliminary Design Signature page, October 25, 1938. 3. Photograph of parachute and weight attachment to an airplane, November 14, 1938 4. Photograph of parachute and weight after the drop, November 14, 1938 5. Photograph of parachute and weight after the drop, November 12, 1938

Physical Description: 1. Blueprint of inside and outside parachute pack of the S2 and L2. 2. Vega Airplane Co. Blueprint – layout – inboard profile No. 5. 3. Blueprint of Harness Assembly for Parachute type S-3. 4. Blueprint of Parachute Assembly for Parachute type S-3.

Physical Description: 1. Brochure for The New Russell Parachute Company, c. 1925. 2. Brochure for the Russell Lobe Parachute. 3. Newspaper Advertisement for Russell Lobe Parachute. 4. Magnified Newspaper Advertisement of Russell Lobe Parachute.

Physical Description: 1. Letter regarding donation from Askay, Roger W. to Barbara London, sent October 13, 1980. 2. Newspaper about Virginia Streeter. 3. Photograph of aircraft with two unidentified women. 4. Postcard from San Antonio Texas sent March 21, 1944.