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Guide to Percy Pilcher, Materials for the Study of Aeronautical Experiments 1895-1899

Descriptive Summary

Title:	Pilcher, Percy. Materials for the Study of Aeronautical Experiments
Dates:	1895-1899
Manuscript Number:	Crerar Ms 184
Size:	1 v. (35 p.)
Repository:	Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.
Abstract:	Scrapbook of clippings, correspondence, and photographs, related to Pilcher's work in aeronautics. Includes clippings reporting Pilcher's fatal flying accident. Collected by Octave Chanute.

Information on Use

Access

Open for research. No restrictions.

Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Pilcher, Percy. Materials for the Study of Aeronautical Experiments, Crerar Ms 184, Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Scope Note

Scrapbook of clippings, correspondence, and photographs, related to Pilcher's work in aeronautics. Includes clippings reporting Pilcher's fatal flying accident. Collected by Octave Chanute.

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Subject Headings

Pilcher, Percy
Aeronautics
Flight
Scrapbooks
Photographs

INVENTORY

Crerar Ms 184