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Series I: Correspondence

 

Folder 1 -- Correspondence, Contacts, Printing Prices, and Photo Requests for Wheels to Wings (folder 1 of 2).

Physical Description: 1. Letter dated May 18, 1939, from Weems System of Navigation on Mr. Bussy passing the final examination and enclosing his diploma (included). 2. Letter dated August 10, 1939, from Bellanca Aircraft Corporation acknowledging receipt of stock certificates in Beech Aircraft. 3. Letter dated January 25, 1959, from C. R. Smith, American Airlines enclosing first day cover commemorating America's first transcontinental commercial jet flight. 4. Letter dated February 11, 1959, from Don Germarrod, Captain of Convair 880.
 

Series II: Bendix Trophy Race, 1939

 

Folder 2 -- Bendix Trophy Race

Physical Description: 1. Brochure of Schedule of Events, September 2, 3, 4, 1939, Cleveland Ohio. 2. Letter dated August 4, 1939, from Air Race Headquarters requesting publicity information. 3. Letter dated August 11, 1939, from Air Race Headquarters enclosing publicity questionnaire. 4. Letter dated August 21, 1939, from Air Race Headquarters requesting pilot credential information. 5. Letter dated August 28, 1939, from Kendall Refining Company with invitation to air race luncheon. 6. Letter dated August 29, 1939, from Union Air Terminal, Burbank, CA with invitation to air race luncheon. 7. Letter dated September 5, 1939, from Ben Howe congratulation Mr. Bussy on his second place win. 8. Letter dated September 6, 1939, from Lillian Bussy congratulating on race win. 9. Letter dated September 7, 1939, from Air Race Headquarters enclosing second place prize check. 10. Letter dated September 9, 1939, from Air Race Headquarters directing Mr. Bussy to address a query to Bendix Aviation. 11. Letter dated September 26, 1939, from Buck-Shearer Oils, Inc., enclosing prize check for using Kendall oils. 12. Letter dated September 29, 1939, from National Air Races announcing suspension of the national air races because of the commencement of World War II 13. Miscellaneous congratulatory telegrams. 14. Official Standing of Contestants, 1939, National Air Races. 15. Magazine article about importance of correct fuel in Bendix Trophy Race.
 

Series III: News Clippings

 

Folder 3 -- News Clippings

Physical Description: 1. Photo of dirigible Los Angeles taken from plane piloted by Arthur Bussy. 2. Photo of sinking ship Fort Victoria taken from plane piloted by Arthur Bussy. 3. Photo of crew and passengers on Liberator plane that made 35-hour Honolulu round trip. 4. Copy of photo of Arthur C. Bussy, with news clipping of obituary attached. 5. Miscellaneous articles mentioning Mr. Bussy.
 

Series IV: Miscellaneous

 

Folder 4 -- Miscellaneous

Physical Description: 1. Arthur C. Bussy Career Synopsis. 2. Marriage Certificate. 3. Certificate from U.S. Naval Institute, June 26, 1939.
 

Series V: Photographs

 

Folder 5 – Photographs

 

Folder 6 -- Photographs