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  1. Bill - 1939 July 4-7

    Bill, stamped "PAID, JUL 8, 1938 [sic]...", for Walter Erbach of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Hotel Fort Shelby, Detroit, Michigan, July 4-7, 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the ...

    Record Type: Archives

  2. Booklet - 1939

    Booklet, on cover, "Twelfth National Championship, NAA, Model Airplane Meet, Detroit, July 5-9, MEET HEADQUARTERS - HOTEL FORT SHELBY, Under Direction and Supervision of The Detroit Metropolitan Council of Exchange Clubs, Approved by the National Exchange Club, Sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association, Indoor Events GROSSE ILE HANGAR, Outdoor Events WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT", 1939. [Note: Two loose entry blanks were found tucked inside c...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.24.99 Booklet, front cover
  3. Catalog - 1939

    Clipping from a catalog page (pages 29-30), trophies pictured with descriptions. Handwritten notes (in red pencil) on image of, and description of, trophy # T879. It is assumed this was initial work on picking out and designing a trophy/trophies for the 1939 Nats. This item is stored with other 1939 Nats planning material. Only page 29 has been scanned. The 1939 Nats was held July 5 to 9 in Detroit, Michigan. Although some original mate...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.70 Catalog clipping, page 29
  4. Catalog - 1939 Circa

    Catalog, printed on cover: "CATALOGUE Electrical Specialties, Games, Toys, Hobby Supplies, SyncrO-Devices, Inc.", SyncrO Devices, Inc., Detroit, MI, circa 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's p...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.58 Catalog, front cover
  5. Correspondence - 1939

    Correspondence, form letter (A2025.02.76a), blank form (A2025.02.76b), and advertisement (A2025.02.76c). Individual descriptions: A2025.02.76a: Form letter, addressed to Nats contestants, addressed from the NAA Model Division, National Aeronautic Association, 1939 A2025.02.76b: Blank form, gas model insurance, addressed from the National Aeronautic Association Model Division, Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., circa 1939 A2025.02.76c: A...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.76a Correspondence
  6. Correspondence - 1939 June 12

    Correspondence, form letter, invitation for contestants to attend 1939 Nats contest, signed by Irwin S. Polk, Meet Manager, addressed at Hotel Fort Shelby, dated June 12, 1939. Letterhead at top of page states: "12TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL AIRPLANE MEET, Under Direction of DETROIT METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF EXCHANGE CLUBS, Approved by The National Exchange Club, DETROIT, MICH., JULY 5th - 9th, ARTHUR J. VHAY, Department of Recreation, Direct...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.74 Correspondence
  7. Decal - 1939

    Decal, printed on front: "TWELFTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS [NAA logo] Model Airplane Meet, CONTESTANT, [National Exchange Club logo] Detroit July 5--9, Meet Headquarters HOTEL FORT SHELBY", 1939. The 1939 Nats was held July 5 to 9 in Detroit, Michigan. Although some original material from the 1939 Nats advertises it as the 12th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 17th Nats based on other historical research. The first contest that is ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.64 Decal
  8. Decal - 1939 July 5-9

    Decal, printed on front: "TWELFTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS [NAA logo] Model Airplane Meet [National Exchange Club logo] Detroit July 5--9, Meet Headquarters HOTEL FORT SHELBY", 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.54 Decal
  9. Documents - 1939

    Documents, from NAA to 1939 Nats contestants, includes form about gas model insurance and NAA/AMA memberships, previously stapled together. Staple taken out by staff. Individual descriptions: A2017.20.60a: Correspondence, to "National Contestant" from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Model Division, circa 1939 A2017.20.60b: Form, blank, gas model insurance,National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Model Division, circa 1939 A2017...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.60a Correspondence
  10. Flyer - 1939

    Flyer, Solventol National Model Airplane Builders Contest to be held July 15-September 15, 1939, Solventol Chemical Products, Inc. There is a note at the bottom of the flyer addressing 1939 Nats contestants. Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20....

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.65 Flyer
  11. Flyer - 1939-1940 Circa

    Flyer, advertising joining the National Aeronautic Association Model Division, Dupont Circle, Washinton, D.C. Includes information about the 1939 National Model Airplane Contest and the "Fred W. Megow Trophy" won by the Kresege Aero Club in 1939. Flyer circa 1939-1940. The 1939 Nats was held July 5 to 9 in Detroit, Michigan. Although some original material from the 1939 Nats advertises it as the 12th Nats, this Nats is currently considered ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.91 Flyer, side 01
  12. Flyer - 1939 Circa

    Flyer, "Rite Pitch" gas model propellers, Midwest Model Supply, Chicago, IL, circa 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1939 Nats. The 1939 Nats was held July 5 to 9 in ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.61 Flyer
  13. Flyer - 1939 Circa

    Flyer, printed at top; "MIDWEST EMERGENCY CONTEST SUPPLIES MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE LOWEST PRICES IN ROOM 838", Midwest Model Supply, Chicago, IL, circa 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's parti...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.59 Flyer
  14. Flyer - 1939 Circa

    Flyer, printed on front: "Announcement!... See the new "O.K." Twin two cylinder opposed type miniature motor in our exposition booth at National Headquarters, Hotel Fort Shelby, Detroit, Michigan. HERKIMER TOOL & MODEL WORKS, MANUFACTURERS OF "O.K." MINIATURE MOTORS, HERKIMER, N.Y.", circa 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.55 Flyer
  15. Flyer - 1939 Circa

    Flyer, Model Airplane News, circa 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1939 Nats. The 1939 Nats was held July 5 to 9 in Detroit, Michigan. Although some original mate...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.64 Flyer
  16. Form, blank - 1939

    Blank form, entry blank, paper is yellow in color, front side is entry blank for contest, back is parent's consent and release. Headline title on front of page "ENTRY BLANK, OUTDOOR AND INDOOR MODEL FLYING CONTESTS, THE TWELFTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL AIRPLANE MEET, SANCTIONED BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION, CONDUCTED UNDER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE DETROIT METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF EXCHANGE CLUBS, APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL EX...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.63 Entry blank, front
  17. Instructions - 1939

    Instructions, "Instructions to Contestants", Metropolitan Council of Exchange Clubs, Hotel Fort Shelby, Detroit, MI, 1939 Items A2017.20.47, A2017.20.48, A2017.20.49, A2017.20.50, A2017.20.51, A2017.20.52, A2017.20.53, A2017.20.54, A2017.20.55, A2017.20.56, A2017.20.57, A2017.20.58, A2017.20.59, A2017.20.60, A2017.20.61, A2017.20.62, A2017.20.63, A2017.20.64 and A2017.20.65 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1939 Nats. The ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.63 Instructions
  18. M020.024 (1) - National Model Airplane Meet in Pictures, The

    Zaic, Frank and Walter Farunk

    Record Type: Library

  19. M020.024 (2) - National Model Airplane Meet in Pictures, The

    Zaic, Frank and Walter Farunk

    Record Type: Library

  20. M020.049 (1) - National Model Airplane Meet in Pictures, The

    Zaic, Frank and Walter Farunk

    Record Type: Library

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