George H. Prudden (1896-1964) was a pioneer aviator and aircraft designer. He designed and built (with Bill Stout) the all-metal plane for the U.S. Navy and built the first internally-stressed wing. The collection consists of correspondence, clippings, and photographs related to Prudden's career in aviation.

Prudden was born in Minnesota in 1896; attended University of Minnesota; designed and built (with Bill Stout) the all-metal plane for the U.S. Navy; developed his elastic center of inertia formula; built the first internally-stressed wing in the U.S.; organized the Prudden-San Diego Airplane Company, 1927, which later dissolved; designed and built Candler Field, Atlanta, Georgia; began work for the Lockheed Company, 1932; member and Vice President, Early Birds organization; died January 27, 1964.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box 1 oversize folder

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