Arnold, (George B.) Personal Papers, 1893-1956

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Summary

Title:
George B. Arnold Personal Papers
Dates:
1893-1956
Abstract:
In 1937, George Arnold was in Shien Chaio, China to build an aircraft factory. This collection was assembled by the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Central Aircraft (CAMCO) was located in Shien Chaio, China. This collection contains photographs of factory staff and many Chinese workers and gives an insight into the company's production.
Extent:
0.36 Cubic feet One (1) box, 12.5” x 10” x 5”
Language:
Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consist of 1 box, 12” x 2.5” x 10, and contains 113 photographs, 12 negatives, blueprints and documentation regarding factory work in China.

Biographical / historical:

George B. Arnold (1893 – 1956) served as vice president and general manager of Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company (CAMCO) in China, then as an associate with Curtiss-Wright in Buffalo and in China. He passed away in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on November 17, 1956. Photographs depict the factory in China and have dates that range from 1934-1939. Born in Madisonville, KY, George Arnold started flying gliders in 1909. After graduating as an engineer from the University of Kentucky, he went to work for the Curtiss Airplane & Motor Co., and in 1925 became factory superintendent of the Buhl Aircraft Co. He then served in various capacities in companies such as B/J Aircraft Co., in Baltimore, Chance-Vought Corporation at East Hartford, as vice president and general manager of Central Aircraft Manufacturing Co. in China, then as an associate with Curtiss-Wright in Buffalo and in China. Starting in 1933, CAMCO began assembling fighter-bombers at a factory in Hangzhou, constructing aircraft that would serve as the backbone of the Chinese Air Force during the first year of the Sino-Japanese War. In 1937, George Arnold was in Shien Chaio, China, to build the aircraft factory. After overseeing operations in Shien Chaio, he returned to the United States were he operated a plant in Miami, manufacturing aircraft parts and other wartime products for the duration of World War II.

Acquisition information:
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air Space Museum. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Alan Renga
Date Prepared:
10/13/2014
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2015-10-28T15:53-0400

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Terms of access:

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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