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Munger (William E.) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10105
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Description
William (Bill) Munger worked for the Granville Brothers, the makers of the Gee Bee
Background
William E. “Bill” Munger was born November 25, 1906 to Fred Bucher Munger and Gertrude C. Eldridge Munger. He was involved
in aviation most of his life, and began his career in 1929 as the first employee of Granville Brothers Aircraft Corporation
in Springfield, Massachusetts, manufacturing Gee Bee Racers. In 1931, he married Gertrude King and had one son, Richard Munger.
During World War II, he worked for Chance Vought Aircraft in East Hartford, Connecticut, and later at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet
One Archival Box
Restrictions
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.