The Descriptive Finding Guide For The Clurman W. Bibb Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10016
Finding aid prepared by Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
11/3/2015
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 234-8291
Title: Clurman W. Bibb Personal Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10016
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.92 Cubic feet
This is a two box collection, both with measurements of 15 ¼ x 10 ½ x 5 inches.
Date (inclusive): 1925-1999
Abstract: Clurmann W. Bibb worked in aviation in companies such as North American and Ryan Aeronautical. This collection contains scrapbooks
which document his life.Clurman Bibb had an extensive career in California, working at North American Aviation, Ryan Aeronautical,
Northrop Aircraft, and Douglas Aircraft for over thirty years. The majority of his work involved project, design, and research
engineering, especially for cockpit and cabin interior design, furnishings and equipment installation, mechanical design problems
in aircraft, and human factors and human engineering studies. He wrote procedures, designed engine maintenance, and supervised
equipment installation.
Clurman Bibb had an extensive career in California, working at North American Aviation, Ryan Aeronautical, Northrop Aircraft,
and Douglas Aircraft for over thirty years. The majority of his work involved project, design, and research engineering, especially
for cockpit and cabin interior design, furnishings and equipment installation, mechanical design problems in aircraft, and
human factors and human engineering studies. He wrote procedures, designed engine maintenance, and supervised equipment installation.
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
2 Large Scrapbooks in 2 boxes.
Related Archival Materials note
Ryan Aeronautical Collection
[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum
Library & Archives”]
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Bibb, Clurman W.
Ryan Aeronautical Company.
Ryan Aeronautical X-13 Vertijet
Box 1 of 2 - Scrapbooks
Physical Description:
This box contains three large scrapbooks and one medium sized scrapbook. The majority of the scrapbooks contain newspaper
clips and articles regarding news in aviation – Douglas, Northrop, and Ryan in particular. There are a few photographs as
well.
Box 2 of 2 - Scrapbooks
Physical Description:
This box contains four large scrapbooks. The majority of the scrapbooks contain newspaper clips and articles regarding news
in aviation – Douglas, Northrop, and Ryan in particular.