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Title: The Glover Edwin Ruckstell Special Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.008
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
1 manuscript box
Date (inclusive): 1918-1963
Abstract: This collection contains the personal papers of G.E. Ruckstell. He was involved in early design and manufacturing of both
automobiles and airplanes.
creator:
Ruckstell, Glover Edwin, 1891-1963
A mechanical and aeronautical engineer, not really remembered as a driver, Glover was more behind the scenes, firstly as Mercer
team manager, and then found fame by developing the two speed rear axle which would be adopted by Ford’s Model T trucks. While
he had been involved in automobile racing, aviation was his main interest. He became head of the Hall Scott Airplane department,
before setting up his own manufacturing company, being closely intertwined with Ford. A licensed pilot and engine mechanic,
he founded the company, Grand Canyon-Boulder Dam Tours, which was the first enterprise to provide comprehensive tourist services.
His background in automobile and machine shops earned him a World War I commission in the United States of America Aeroservice
Aircraft Production Department.
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open to the public by appointment.
For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.
[Item], The G.E. Ruckstell Special Collection, Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum.
This is a collection of the personal papers of Glover Edwin Ruckstell. The collection includes his resume, letters of recommendation,
contract, newspaper advertisements and articles, bill of sale, memos, axle part list, certificates, draft card, photographs,
telegrams, travel schedule, travel orders, various correspondence, licenses, passes, and Trans World Airlines I.D. card.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Grand Canyon Airlines.
Hall, E.J., (Hall, Elbert John), 1882-1955
Grand Canyon (Ariz.)--Tours