Crane Co. Hydro-Aire records, 1952-2005

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Summary

Title:
Crane Co. Hydro-Aire records, 1952-2005
Dates:
1952-2005
Abstract:
This collection mostly consists of negatives, newsletters, and printed matter related to Hydro-Aire, a division of Crane Co.
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language:
The records are in English.
Preferred citation:

Crane Co. Hydro-Aire records, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection primarily consists of negatives, newsletters, and printed matter related to Hydro-Aire, a division of Crane Co. The two Hydro-Aire newsletters, HYDRO-AIREings and HY-LITES, spans from 1952 through 1974. There are approximately 400 35 mm. negatives and contact sheets. Photographs of interest may be a strike by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation employees, District 727, in October 1956. Also, there appears to be an ad campaign in response to a letter from William K. Kinner, where he accuses Hydro-Aire of being an "unprogressive company" and failing to take "total responsibility" for their braking system. The subject files include material related to two movies, advertisements, and a name change for the "airbus."

Biographical / historical:

Hydro-Aire was founded as an innovative technology company to support World War II aircraft production in 1943. It was acquired by Crane Co. in 1951. Today, Hydro-Aire is a division of Crane Aerospace & Electronics, and specializes in brake control systems across all market segments, including commercial, commuter, business, and military.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Crane Aerospace / Hydro-Aire Corporation, November 2011.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Gina C Giang.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-06-30 14:07:36 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Box 6 is NOT AVAILABLE. Does not circulate. Please contact Reader Services for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Crane Co. Hydro-Aire records, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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