Aviation
Atwood, John L. (b. 1904)
Business Executive
The Story of North American Aviation, Inc. 1967.
President, North American Aviation, Inc. After doing design work for Douglas Aircraft in its early years, Mr. Atwood became Chief Engineer for North American Aviation, Inc., in 1934. He later became Vice–President and in 1948 was named President. Mr. Atwood relates the story of North American: its formation as a holding company; forced alteration of its structure in 1934; its reconstitution, led by General Motors until the end of World War II; and its production of military aircraft during World War II.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College and Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Ballou, John McKnight (b. 1891)
Aviation Engineer
Pioneer Aviation Engineer. 1963.
Mr. Ballou designed the first practical variable pitch aircraft propeller and designed and constructed the original Caltech aerodynamic balance. This interview emphasizes his knowledge of experiments with aircraft during the first quarter of the twentieth century.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College and Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Jackman, Kenneth (b. 1906)
Engineer
Thirty Years of Progress in Aeronautical Engineering and Testing. 1963.
Chief of Engineering Test Laboratories, General Dynamics in Pomona (California). In 1931 commenced working for Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (now General Dynamics). Mainly describes testing methods used and progress made in these methods. Also talks of contribution of some of the pioneers at Consolidated.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Marriott, Joseph S. (b. 1895)
Aeronautics Consultant
Safety Regulations and Air Traffic Control. 1962.
Relates his experiences as aviation instructor during World War One and barnstorming exhibitions and Air Corps Reserve service after the war. In 1927 he became associated with the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce, continuing as it became the Civil Aeronautics Board (1935) and then the Federal Aviation Agency (1958). Discusses safety regulations and air traffic control for passenger aircraft.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Millar, Richard (b. 1899)
Business Executive
A Career in Aircraft. 1963.
Served on first board of directors of Douglas Aircraft. In 1939 became General Manager of Vultee Aircraft, Inc. and later president. Describes his relation to events surrounding expansion of the aircraft industry: growth of Douglas; affiliation of Douglas with Northrop; years at Vultee and financial and corporate relationships of other aircraft companies.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Ogden, Henry (b. 1900)
Business Executive
First Around-the-World and Aircraft Producer. 1963.
Describes career in Army Air Service (1919-1926), when he was a member of the first around-the-world flight team, and operating a small aircraft company. Tells of his work as a vice president in Lockheed Aircraft Service Corporation; head of overseas re-assembly division (1939-1946) in British Isles; association with plants at Pyote, Texas and Burbank and Ontario, California.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Raymond, Arthur E. (b. 1899)
Aeronautical Engineer
Engineer of the DC Series. 1964.
Reflects on his engineering career with Douglas Aircraft Company from 1925 until 1960, serving as Chief Engineer as then Vice President of Engineering. He was mainly involved with the development of commercial aircraft and chiefly responsible for the Douglas DC Series. Emphasizes design and production of military and commercial planes.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Sebold, Raymond (b. 1906)
Aeronautical Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer. 1962.
Vice President of Engineering, Consolidated Aircraft (General Dynamics). Discusses he entire career spent with Consolidated Aircraft. Principally deals with construction of various aircraft, such as the Commodore, the Coronado, the Catalina, the Fleet, the B17, B24, B29, B32, B36, and the Mach 2, and wartime production.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Squier, Carl (b. 1893)
Business Executive
Lockheed Aircraft. 1962.
Vice President in charge of sales, Lockheed Aircraft. Describes service in Air Force during World War I and the construction and development of such early airplanes as the Miss America, the Eastman Flying Boat, and the Lockheed Vega. Tells of his work as General Manager of Lockheed and the difficult days when the company went through receivership. He mentions the activities of some of Lockheed's key personnel and lists what he considers Lockheed's outstanding achievements.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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Wolfe, Thomas (b. 1901)
Civil Servant
Aircraft Administrator. 1963.
Tells of work for National Air Transport in developing its air mail service, for United, for Pan American, and for Pacific Aeromotive. Observations about passenger load after the introduction of jets and relative volume of government and private maintenance and manufacture of aircraft.
Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont Graduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing of Professor Rae's book Climb to Greatness (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1968).
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