The Descriptive Finding Guide For The Clurman W. Bibb Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10016

Finding aid prepared by Alan Renga

San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park

San Diego, CA, 92101

(619) 234-8291

11/3/2015

Title: Clurman W. Bibb Personal Collection

Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10016

Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 0.92 Cubic feet This is a two box collection, both with measurements of 15 ¼ x 10 ½ x 5 inches.

Date (inclusive): 1925-1999

Abstract: Clurmann W. Bibb worked in aviation in companies such as North American and Ryan Aeronautical. This collection contains scrapbooks which document his life.Clurman Bibb had an extensive career in California, working at North American Aviation, Ryan Aeronautical, Northrop Aircraft, and Douglas Aircraft for over thirty years. The majority of his work involved project, design, and research engineering, especially for cockpit and cabin interior design, furnishings and equipment installation, mechanical design problems in aircraft, and human factors and human engineering studies. He wrote procedures, designed engine maintenance, and supervised equipment installation.

Biographical/Historical note

Clurman Bibb had an extensive career in California, working at North American Aviation, Ryan Aeronautical, Northrop Aircraft, and Douglas Aircraft for over thirty years. The majority of his work involved project, design, and research engineering, especially for cockpit and cabin interior design, furnishings and equipment installation, mechanical design problems in aircraft, and human factors and human engineering studies. He wrote procedures, designed engine maintenance, and supervised equipment installation.

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use note

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Scope and Contents note

2 Large Scrapbooks in 2 boxes.

Related Archival Materials note

Ryan Aeronautical Collection

Preferred Citation note

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bibb, Clurman W.

Ryan Aeronautical Company.

Ryan Aeronautical X-13 Vertijet

Box 1 of 2 - Scrapbooks

Physical Description: This box contains three large scrapbooks and one medium sized scrapbook. The majority of the scrapbooks contain newspaper clips and articles regarding news in aviation – Douglas, Northrop, and Ryan in particular. There are a few photographs as well.

Box 2 of 2 - Scrapbooks

Physical Description: This box contains four large scrapbooks. The majority of the scrapbooks contain newspaper clips and articles regarding news in aviation – Douglas, Northrop, and Ryan in particular.