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National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Archives

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Creator
National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)
Names
Aero Club of America
National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)
National Air Races
Topic
Aeronautics -- Awards
Aeronautics
Aeronautics -- Records
Aeronautics -- Exhibitions
Aeronautical sports
Gliding and soaring
manuscripts
Awards
Provenance
Jonathan Gaffney, gift, unknown date
Creator
National Aeronautic Association (U.S.)
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National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Archives
Summary
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) was created to advance the art and science of aviation and related subjects and the diffusion of knowledge thereof by educational means.
Biographical / Historical
The Aero Club of America, established in 1905, was reorganized in 1922 as the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The NAA was created to advance the art and science of aviation and related subjects and the diffusion of knowledge thereof by educational means. The NAA has tried to meet this goal by keeping the public informed on the importance of aeronautics and space, by instituting space education programs to stimulate youth interest and by promoting and aiding competitive and sporting aeronautic events.
Extent
80.75 Cubic feet
81.29 Linear feet
Date
1914-1995
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Identifier
NASM.XXXX.0209
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Correspondence
Citation
National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Archives (1918-1976), Acc. XXXX-0209, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Arrangement
Arranged into series and subseries. Placed in chronological order within each series and subseries with undated materials placed at the end. Series 1: Licenses & Registration 1:1 License Records 1:2 Registration of Race Airplanes 1:3 Sporting Licenses Records 1:4 Timers & Timing Info Series 2: Women's Races / Events 2:1 All-Women International 2:2 Skylady Derby 2:3 All-Woman Transcontinental 2:4 Misc. Races/Events Series 3: Events, Races & Awards 3:1 Wright Trophy 3:2 Collier Trophy 3:3 Brewer Trophy 3:4 Elder Statesman of Aviation 3:5 Air & Balloon Races 3:6 Gliding & Soaring 3:7 Aeromodeling 3:8 Parachuting & Skydiving 3:9 Aerobatics 3:10 Misc. Events Series 4: Attempted & Sanctioned Records 4:1 Record Application Materials 4:2 Administrative re: Records Series 5: Administrative Records 5:1 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) 5: 2 National Aeronautic Association (NAA) 5:3 Chapters/Associations/Affiliates 5:4 Misc. Administrative Records Series 6: Newsletters, Bulletins and Magazines of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) & National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Series 7: Other Publications
Processing Information
Series were created by the processing archivist but were based on obvious groupings in the original order. All file unit titles are original unless in brackets; the exception is for Series 4 where the archivist used the homologation request title for the file unit title.
Rights
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Genre/Form
Correspondence
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The material includes documents on programs to heighten public awareness of aviation, such as the NAA newsletter and material on special events staged by NAA; material relating to the NAA's educational programs and clubs, such as college aviation clubs; material outlining NAA's active role in supporting and promoting competitive aeronautic events. The collection also includes Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) license cards, business records, minutes, and correspondence of the NAA and material on aviation awards supported or given by NAA such as the Wright and Collier Trophies. There are also newspaper clippings, brochures, programs, reports, publications, magazines, certificates, books, ribbons, badges, maps, drawings and photos. Note: The digital images in this finding aid were repurposed from scans made by an outside contractor for a commercial product and may show irregular cropping and orientation in addition to color variations resulting from damage to and deterioration of the original objects. Documents with personally identifiable information (PII) have not been digitized.
Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Related link
Record ID
ebl-1562720332359-1562720332387-0
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg27e8fab9a-8cd6-4d09-b618-7ada47eb7b5d

In the Collection

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  • 1962 2nd World Aerobatic Championship. Budapest, Hungary. July 17-29; 5 of 7

  • 1966 Transcontinental Air Race. Clearwater FL to Palm Springs CA

  • NAA Misc., 1923-1980; Folder 2 of 2

  • Breakdown of Records

  • 1953 FAI International Touring Committee Meetings

  • 1954 Air National Guard Jet Race, July 24

  • Abbotsford International Airshow, British Columbia, Canada, 13015 Aug, 1971 Newsletter

  • 1959 Brewer Trophy

  • NAA 7th Annual Convention Sept. 1928

  • "The Space Sciences on Capitol Hill" - A Paper Presented by Congressman Charles A. Mosher Before the American Astronautical Society

  • 1970 Collier Trophy; 1 of 3

  • 1935 Gordon Bennett Balloon Race

  • NAA Contest Record Board - Responsibilities & Composition

  • Collier Trophy Misc.

  • Wright Trophy

  • Rickenbacker Trophy Misc.

  • 1954 FAI Code Sportif

  • NAA - Participation & AID Req.

  • NAA Officers & Directors Meetings - Minutes

  • Major E.N. Lefaivre - Time to Climb. 22 May 1958

  • 1935 Doolittle Committee

  • An Analysis of the Problems of the NAA and Recommended Moves Toward Their Solution

  • NAA Executive Committee Meetings, 1960-1966; Folder 2 of 2

  • FAI Bulletins, 1914-1963; Folder 7 of 8 1953-1956

  • 1977 Brewer Trophy

  • 1937 Collier Trophy

  • Hill-Dyer Entry for London to Christchurch Air Race

  • 1957 Collier Trophy / 1958 Correspondence

  • 1960 Collier Trophy / 1961 Correspondence; 4 of 4

  • 11th Annual All-Women's International Air Race Lehigh Acres FL to Nassau Bahamas. May 29, 1961; 3 of 3

  • 1949 Chico-San Mateo Air Race

  • 1963 Wright Brothers Trophy; 1 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine April 1950

  • 1974 Collier Trophy - Selection Committee Solicitation; Letters from NAA President & Replies

  • Seattle Tokyo Flight / & Europe to Philadelphia, Westbound Trans-Atlantic Flight 1927-1928

  • National Aviation Forum - Proceedings. Sponsored by NAA. May 27-29, 1940; Folder 1 of 2

  • FAI Bulletins Translations, Correspondence, Circulars & Misc. Materials. 1946-1960; Folder 1 of 4

  • Contest Board Meeting Minutes 1920-1930; Folder 2 of 2

  • 1970 Sporting Licenses Correspondence

  • International Helicopter Competition

  • 1959 Collier Trophy / 1960 Correspondence; 3 of 3

  • The Washington Newsletter of the NAA, 1941-1944, 1946-1948 1944; Folder 4 of 9

  • 1970 Sporting Licenses "A" - "Z"

  • National Aeronautics Magazine January 1957

  • NAA Annual Convention. Jan 10-12, 1940; Folder 1 of 2

  • 1953 All-Woman Intercontinental Air Race

  • 1st Joint Private Flying Conference. 26 & 27 Nov. 1945; Folder 1 of 2

  • 1969 Collier Trophy; 1 of 2

  • Aerobatic Club of America

  • Collier Trophy 1941 Correspondence

  • NAA Misc., 1923-1980; Folder 1 of 2

  • Ruth Nichols, Request for Homologation of Feminine Record, Class C Airplanes - Airline Distance. Oct. 24-25, 1931

  • Misc. Air & Balloon Races, 1923-1971; 8 of 13

  • NAA 13th Annual Convention - Proceedings. Oct. 1934

  • NAA 12th Annual Convention - Proceedings. Oct. 20-21 1933

  • Gordon Bennett Balloon Races, 1925-1933; 2 of 4

  • 1948 National Air Races - Goodyear Trophy Race

  • NAA Annual Convention. Washington DC. Oct. 21-22, 1965

  • Gliding & Soaring

  • S.C. Huffman, Endurance, Altitude

  • James R. Wedell, Maximum Speed Trial, 304.98 mi/hr. Sept. 4, 1933

  • Materials re: Instruments, Various Manufacturers 1930-1957; Folder 1 of 3

  • W. Hawley Bowlus, Reports on Glider Endurance Flight. Jan. 12 & Feb 23, 1930

  • National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Air Meets

  • Congressional Correspondence

  • 1963 Sporting License Holders

  • NAA Annual Convention - "Saluting Aviation Education." Oct. 27, 1955

  • 1960s Plane Owner's (Entrant's) Official Sports Registration

  • FAI - Committee Meetings: Balloon 1961-1963

  • Norbert C. Van Tuil

  • The Washington Newsletter of the NAA, 1941-1944, 1946-1948 1943; Folder 3 of 9

  • 1966 Sporting Licenses "A" - "Z"

  • Design Drawings for Woods Special. Steven Yuhasz

  • Advance Information on the 2nd National Aero Congress to Form a National Aeronautic Association

  • 1965 Wright Brothers Trophy; 1 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine February 1944

  • National Aeronautics Magazine March 1949

  • Avis de Tentative - Completed

  • Collier Trophy 1962 Correspondence; 2 of 2

  • Record Application Materials

  • Grand Prix International De Giravation (Salon Aeronautique) Paris-le Bourget Airport - 13 June 1963 (Aero-Club France)

  • 1956 All-Woman Intercontinental Air Race; 2 of 2

  • NAA Proceedings - 7th National Aviation Forum. Dec. 16-17, 1949; Folder 2 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine January 1952

  • National Aeronautics Magazine March 1953

  • National Aeronautics Magazine April 1953

  • NAA Board of Directors, National Councilors - Proceedings. July 1946

  • Ontario Motor Speedway

  • Other Publications

  • National Aeronautics Magazine June 1956

  • 1955 General Electric Event

  • 1922 Collier Trophy

  • 1976 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

  • National Aeronautics Magazines & Proof Materials, Jan.-Dec. 1961

  • Ray Kalani

  • Soaring Society of America Board Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO Feb 1-2, 1969

  • 1977 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy - Nominations

  • Various, Request for Homologation of World "Class" Record. G-2.c - Combined Day - 4 Person. Longest Sequence. May 25, 1980

  • 1962 Collier Trophy / 1963 Correspondence

  • 2nd Annual Convention of the NAA. Oct. 2-4, 1924

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