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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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  • FAI & Foreign Aero Clubs complied 1962?

  • Army Record Trials, 1939, 1948; 2 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine March 1944

  • National Aeronautics Magazine October 1954

  • 1955 Collier Trophy / 1956 Correspondence

  • The Journal of Air Law & Commerce. Vol. 25, No. 4

  • National Aeronautics Magazine June 1953

  • NAA Annual Meeting. Washington DC. Oct. 21-23, 1965

  • Lt. Harold R. Harris, Report for Homologation of World Records - Class C with 500 kgs. June 21, 1924

  • Harry Richman & George Daufkirch, Speed for 1,000 Kilometers, Class C3 - Amphibians. Feb. 10, 1935

  • Professional Race Pilots Association - Affiliation Agreement, etc.

  • Pilot's License Records - By Name: Tracy to Z

  • 1956 International Air Show & Races, Oshkosh Wisconsin. 3-5 Aug.

  • 1949 Pending Licenses

  • 1926 Collier Trophy

  • 1976 Collier Trophy

  • 1953 Brewer Trophy

  • National Aeronautics Magazine June 1952

  • Aerobatic Club of America Questionnaire

  • Wright Trophy Misc.

  • Cleveland Women's Chapter

  • FAI Regulations & Sporting Codes - Revisions

  • NAA Annual Meeting. Washington DC. Nov. 15, 1967; Folder 1 of 2

  • 1970 Nebraska Air Race. Lincoln, Nebraska

  • 1958 All-Woman Intercontinental Air Race

  • 1963 Brewer Trophy; 1 of 2

  • 1970 Pending Sporting Licenses

  • Dale Jackson & Forest O'Brine, Request for Homologation of World Record, Class C - Refueling in Flight. 647 hrs. 29 mins. July 21 - Aug. 17, 1930

  • Kenneth Razak / The Municipal University of Wichita

  • National Air Races of Cleveland - Contracts with NAA, etc.

  • 1952 WNAA Handicap Race - Dallas TX to Topeka KS, June 28

  • 1952 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Committee

  • International Aeroclassic, 1964-1967; 1 of 2

  • 1974 Collier Trophy - Selection Committee Meeting, March 5, 1975

  • Misc. Air & Balloon Races, 1923-1971; 6 of 13

  • 1962 Continental Motors Trophy Race, 14 July

  • NAA Annual Meeting - First General Session. Washington DC. Oct. 23, 1962; Folder 2 of 2

  • 1965 Collier Trophy; 6 of 6

  • 1952 Michigan Air Fair. Detroit, Michigan. Aug 30-31 & Sept. 1

  • Pilot's License Records - By Number: 1700 - 2624

  • 1970 6th World Aerobatic Championships. Hullavington, UK

  • 1939 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) General Sportif & Annexes

  • 1953 FAI Administrative Council Meeting

  • 1969 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy - Selection Committee

  • NAA Annual Meeting. Washington DC. Oct. 12, 1964; Folder 2 of 2

  • 1951 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Committee & Award

  • 1968 Maryland National Air Races, Frederick MD

  • 1971 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy; 1 of 2

  • 1929 Schneider Cup Race

  • NAA Annual Convention. Aug. 1930

  • 1950 Miami All American Air Maneuvers; 2 of 2

  • 1963 Collier Trophy - Committee Nominations, etc.

  • National Aeronautics Magazine April 1952

  • NAA Annual Convention. Omaha, Nebraska. Nov. 20-22, 1957; Folder 1 of 2

  • 1971 FAI Pilots Sporting License Holders

  • 6th Annual Convention of the NAA. Sept. 19 & 20, 1927

  • National Aeronautics Magazine January 1958

  • Proceedings - Joint Airport Users Conference, NAA. January 15th 1945

  • 1962 6th World Sport Parachuting Championship. Orange, MA. Aug. 29; 3 of 7

  • Academy of Model Aeronautics 1968; Folder 2 of 2

  • Jay Demming / Western Helicopter Operations Inc.

  • Edna Rudolph, American Record, Class C Light Airplanes - 2nd Category - Altitude. 13, 924 ft. May 31, 1931

  • 1932 National Balloon Race

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