Lois C. Philmus papers, c. 1960s
Finding aid prepared by Kayla Landesman; updated by Lindsay Chaney in 2015; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline
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Title: Lois C. Philmus papers
Collection number: 1167
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2.0 linear ft.
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): c. 1960s
Abstract: Collection consists of correspondence, typescripts, notes, and research materials for articles written for
Kiplinger California letter,
Vertical world, Douglas Aircraft Company, and other airplane and aerospace publications, as well as a photocopy of Philmus's manuscript
and copy of the book
A funny thing happened on the way to the moon (1966).
Language of Materials: Materials are in English.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Creator:
Philmus, Lois C.
Restrictions on Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
Property rights to the physical object belong to UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are
retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright
and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of Helen Zager, 1976.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Lois C. Philmus Papers (Collection 1167). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Scope and Content
Collection consists of correspondence, typescripts, notes, and research materials for articles written for
Kiplinger California letter,
Vertical world, Douglas Aircraft Company, and other airplane and aerospace publications, as well as a photocopy of Philmus's manuscript
and copy of the book
A funny thing happened on the way to the moon (1966).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Authors, American--20th century--Archives.
Box 1, Folder 1
Typescript: Helicopter article.
1967.
Box 1, Folder 2
Douglas Aircraft Company, Delta Planning Guide.
1966.
Box 1, Folder 3
Donald W. Douglas Laboratories Recruitment: New Dimension in Living.
1966.
Box 1, Folder 4
Donald W. Douglas Laboratories Recruitment: New Dimension in Power.
1966.
Box 1, Folder 5
Magnaflux Corp. Materials Testing Laboratories: Monthly projects, articles.
1965.
Box 1, Folder 6
General Aviation: New Dimensions in California: Photos, correspondence.
c. 1960s.
Box 1, Folder 7
Boeing Supersonic Transport (SST).
1962-1967.
Scope and Content
Includes folder on "California: The New Dimension in Aviation" article for
Flying Magazine (1964).
Box 1, Folder 8
Boeing Supersonic Transport (SST): Notecards, press releases.
c. 1960s.
Box 2
Book by Lois C. Philmus:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon.
1966.
Box 2, Folders 1-2
Typescript:
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon.
c. 1966.
Box 2, Folder 3
Aviation Printed Materials: Newsletters, memos, Douglas Aircraft annual report.
1956-1962.
Box 2, Folder 4
Working Notes and Clippings.
1962.
Box 2, Folder 5
Articles in Engineering Opportunities.
1966-1967.
Scope and Content
Includes "The Real Challenge of the SST" (April 1967), "Of Space and Men, of Time and Money" (February 1967), "Aerospace's
Challenge Here on Earth" (November 1966), "The Airplane--The Only way to Fly" (September 1966).
Box 3, Folder 1
Kiplinger Source: Banking, Stocks, and S&L.
1965-1966.
Box 3, Folder 2
Kiplinger Source: Industry, labor.
1965-1966.
Box 3, Folder 3
Kiplinger Source: Real estate, land, buildings.
1964-1966.
Box 3, Folder 4
Kiplinger Source: Transportation, harbors.
c. 1960s.
Box 3, Folder 5
Kiplinger Source: Taxes.
c. 1965-1967.
Box 3, Folder 6
Vertical World: Correspondence, misc..
1966-1967.
Box 3, Folder 7
Kiplinger: Correspondence, misc..
1967.
Box 3, Folder 8
Kiplinger: Correspondence, misc..
1966.
Box 3, Folder 9
The Kiplinger California Letter Issues.
1965-1967.
Box 3, Folder 10
Kiplinger: Assignments Completed, Correspondence.
1965-1966.
Box 3, Folder 11
Kiplinger Source: Population, outlook areas.
1965.
Box 3, Folder 13
Changing Times: The Kiplinger Magazine: Correspondence and clippings.
1966.
Box 4, Folder 1
Spartan: Contracts, correspondence.
1965.
Scope and Content
Regarding biography by Lois C. Philmus,
The Wings of Genius: The John K Northrop Story
Box 4, Folder 2
The Kiplinger California Letter Issues.
1965-1967.
Box 4, Folder 3
Air Logistics Corp.: Rotor blade tracking story.
1967.
Box 4, Folder 4
General information regarding purchasing a new car.
1967.
Box 4, Folder 5
Vertical World: Features, clippings.
c. 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 6
Vertical World: Columns.
c. 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 8
Correspondence regarding
Northrop Wings of Genius.
c. 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 9
Aerospace: Reports, press releases.
1963-1965.
Box 4, Folder 10
Aerospace: Space program information.
c. 1960s.
Box 4, Folder 11
CBC News Apollo mission coverage transcripts, notes.
1969.
Box 4, Folder 12
Report by William H. Reynolds, "Experience of Los Angeles Employers with Minority Group Employees.".
1967.
Box 4, Folder 13
The 23rd Orbit by Douglas Aircraft Corporation.
c. 1963.
