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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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  • Lt. A.D. Struble

  • FAI Sporting Code. Subscription List Beginning 8/10/60

  • 1970 Wilson Air Races, Wilson NC. 25-26 July

  • General Marquis de Pinedo, Report of Directing Official on Take-Off of Distance Flight. Sept. 1, 1933

  • James Istvanick

  • 1939 Collier Trophy / 1940 Correspondence

  • Various, Request for Homologation of World "Class" Record. G-2.c, Combined - Night - 27 Persons. Largest Formation. Sept. 20, 1980

  • NAA Annual Meeting. Portland OR. Oct. 8-10, 1953; Folder 1 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine June 1954

  • 1968 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy - Nominating Committee

  • Martin Schempp, Glider Record Trial. Elmira, Aug 15, 1931. Maximum Altitude - 3,130 Feet

  • 1966 Collier Trophy; 1 of 5

  • NAA Official Minutes - June 1946 to October 1947

  • Aerobatic Club of America 1964 3rd World Aerobatic Contest

  • 1st National Aeronautic Planning Conference & National Aeronautic Association. Jan. 1938; Folder 5 of 5

  • 1968 FAI Pilots Sporting License Holders

  • NAA 11th Annual Convention - Proceedings. Aug 18-19 1932

  • 1954 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Award

  • H.R. 6068. March 29, 1961

  • Laura Ingalls, Transcontinental Non-Stop Flight. Sept. 12 1935 - 13 hrs., 34 mins., 05 secs.

  • World & National U.S. Aircraft Records - NAA

  • 1968 Pending Plane Registration

  • Laura Ingalls, Transcontinental Non-Stop Flight. July 11, 1935 - 18 hrs., 23 mins.

  • Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy General Photos, List of Winners

  • NAA - 1955; Folder 2 of 2

  • Folder 183

  • Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy - Chronology

  • 1950 Chattanooga Races. July 14-16

  • 1969 Sporting Licenses "A" - "Z"

  • 1969 National Model Airplane Championships. Willow Grove PA July 14-20

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

  • Record Information Requests

  • Betty Browning Speed Record Attempt. Light Airplanes

  • Ben Howard, Transcontinental

  • NAA - National Aviation Center, Inc.

  • Jack R. Atkinson

  • Prospective Records - 1962

  • NAA Announcement

  • Alden Dewitt Correspondence

  • San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

  • William F. Falck / Warwick Air Service

  • Soaring Society of America Jan 1970 Board of Directors Meeting

  • 1947 National Air Races

  • Thaddeus F. Grabowski

  • NAA Officers & Directors - General, 1959-1964; Folder 2 of 2

  • 1952 Miami Air Show

  • National Aeronautics Magazine March 1952

  • NAA -1961; Folder 2 of 2

  • Collier Trophy 1939 Correspondence

  • Lt. Harold R. Harris, Request for Homologation of World's Records - Duration with 3000 KG Load - Oct. 25-27, 1923

  • National Aeronautics Magazine October 1950

  • 1970 National Aeromodel Contest Glenview NAS 27 July - 2 August

  • George Petit

  • Lts. F.W. Wead & J.D. Price, Request for Homologation of World Record, Class C1 Seaplanes - Duration/Distance. July 11-12, 1924

  • Proficiency Race - Illinois Chapter 99's

  • Boris Sergievsky, Altitude - Class C2 Seaplanes - 29,929 ft. July 21, 1930

  • M.L. Armstrong

  • 1967 Collier Trophy - Nominations

  • NAA Board of Directors Meeting. Washington DC. Oct. 21, 1965

  • Cabot Prize Fund

  • NAA Annual Convention. Chicago IL Aug. 22-25, 1930

  • 1951 National Air Races; 2 of 2

  • 1964 World's Fair

  • 1963 FAI - Aeronautical Calendar

  • 1927 Collier Trophy

  • National Aeronautics Magazine June 1958

  • John H. Wright, Speed for 100 Kilometers, Class C - 1st Category. 167.484 mph. Jan. 13, 1934

  • 1970 National Air Races. Cape May, NJ. 17-21 June

  • Capt. H.C. Gray - Class A - Altitude Trials

  • 1968 Collier Trophy; 1 of 4

  • Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) "Statuts"

  • 1959 FAI Sports Registrations

  • NAA Contest Board Meeting. May 14, 1946

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

  • Lt. S.W. Callaway, Request for Homologation of World Record, Class C2 Seaplanes - Speed for 100 Kilometers. April 23, 1927

  • 1971 Wilson Air Races, Wilson NC. 15-16 May

  • NAA Executive Committee Meetings, 1960-1966; Folder 1 of 2

  • National Aeronautics Magazine March 1958

  • 10th Annual All-Woman International Air Race. Miami FL to San Salvador, El Salvador. 1960

  • 1930 11th Annual Curtiss Marine Trophy Race

  • 1966 Collier Trophy; 4 of 5

  • Collier Trophy Info Notebook

  • 1967 Brewer Trophy; 2 of 3

  • National Aeronautics Magazine October 1956

  • 1973 World Para-Ski Meet. Switzerland, March 11-18

  • National Aeronautics Magazine May 1954

  • NAA Official Minutes 1941-1946; Folder 1 of 3

  • Orville Wright Correspondence

  • NAA Contest Board Meeting. Oct. 28, 1949

  • Herbert J. Fahy, Report on Solo Endurance Flight - Class C. 36 hrs., 56 mins., 36 secs. May 28-29, 1929

  • NAA - By-Laws, Present & Former

  • Aero Club of Pennsylvania (NAA Chapter)

  • Candidates for 1954 Gold Medal & 1954 Paul Dissandier Diplomas Correspondence

  • 1937 St. Louis Air Races

  • 1970 FAI Pilots Sporting License Holders

  • Collier Trophy 1944 Correspondence

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

  • FAI - Committee Meetings: Aerobatic 1962-1963

  • Ray Brown - Radio Compass Flight, Sept. 7, 1935

  • United States Air Force Information Kit, Undated; Folder 2 of 2

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