Holdings Institute of Aviation Director's Office Subject File Finding Aid Title: Subject File, 1942-65, 1971
ID: 20/1/1
Primary Creator: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Institute of Aviation
Extent: 4.3 cubic feet
Arrangement: Chronological then alphabetical
Subjects: Aeronautics, Aircraft, Buildings, Federal Aeronautics Administration, Flying Clubs, University Airport
Formats/Genres: Papers
Languages: English
Subject File including correspondence, reports, circulars, publications, maps, plans, contracts, agreements, student applications and interview summaries concerning admissions and records, aircraft procurement and maintenance, construction and maintenance of University Airport buildings and grounds, training equipment, ROTC, business affairs, flying clubs, fees, insurance, research projects, personnel, legal counsel, aviation companies, public information and publicity, student curriculum and policies, financial agreements, annual reports, charter service, Federal Aeronautics Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Civil Aeronautics Administration, Staff Air Transportation Service, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Illinois Department of Aeronautics and other state agencies. Most of the files relate to the 1946-56 period. Leslie A. Bryan was director from 1946 to 1968.
Established as the Institute of Aeronautics in 1945,1 the Institute of Aviation is responsible for fostering and correlating education and research activities related to aviation in all parts of the University.2 The Director administers the Institute and the University Airport.3 Opened in 1945, the University-Willard Airport provides commercial service, research and education facilities and private service.4
1. Board of Trustees Transactions, 43rd Report, February 24, 1945, p. 376-80.
2. University of Illinois Statutes, June, 1958, p. 28.
3. University of Illinois Statutes, June, 1958, p. 28.
4. Board of Trustees Transactions, 43rd Report, February 24, 1945, p. 376-80.
URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/2001001.pdf
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