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Booklet - 1940
Booklet, cover reads: "GENERAL INFORMATION 1940 NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, JULY 1st TO 6th INCL., HEADQUARTERS HOTEL SHERMAN CHICAGO, SPONSORED BY CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT AND CHICAGO DAILY TIMES, OUTDOOR EVENTS PARKSITE 33 79TH & KELLER AV, INDOOR EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE 42ND & HALSTED STREETS" The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940...
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Card, Identification - 1940
Assignment cards, five paper cards stapled together, identifying contestant Frank Moss, contestant number 795, and his assigned competition events, groups, dates, and field headquarters number at the 1940 Nats. Card 1: Senior class, Group 5, July 2, 1940, Moffett event, Pit 5 Card 2: Senior class, Group 6, July 4, 1940, A Gas event, Pit 6 Card 3: Senior class, Group 2, July 6, 1940, B Gas event, Pit 2 Card 4: Senior class, Group 3, July 4, ...
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Correspondence - 1940 July 1-6
Correspondence, including instructions and map, for the 1940 National Model Airplane Championships, Chicago, IL, July 1-6, 1940. Cover letter signed by S. J. Meuris, Meet Manager, and Frank Nekimken, Contest Director. Items A2017.20.66, A2017.20.67, A2017.20.68, and A2017.20.69 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1940 Nats. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some or...
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Decal - 1940
Decal, bumper sticker, printed in black are the words "CONTESTANT 1940 NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS". The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18th Nats based on other historical research. The first contest that is considered the Nats by the National Model Aviation Museum...
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Decal - 1940
Decal, wording on decal: "NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS CONTESTANT, [SPORT?] CONTEST, BOARD SKILL" with picture of model airplane in center of decal. Assumed this was used for the1940 Nats; it is located in a folder of 1940 Nats materials. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Na...
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Decal - 1940
Decal, printed in blue are the words "WE ATTENDED THE 1940 NATIONAL MODEL MEET, TROST MODEL AIRPLANE SHOP, 3111 W, 63rd. St., CHICAGO" and an image of a model airplane and clouds. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18th Nats based on other historical research. The first cont...
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Envelope - 1940
Envelope, printed on front in upper left corner: "1940 NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois". The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18th Nats based on other historical research. The first contest that is considered the Nats by the National Mo...
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Flyer - 1940
Flyer, about the Academy of Model Aeronautics, circa 1940. AMA logo at top right of front side of the page. Printed at the top center of the front side of the page: "ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, A Division of the National Aeronautic Association, NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: THE WILLARD HOTEL . . . WASHINGTON, D.C." Sections include: -"Academy Objectives-", "-Academy Policies-", and "-Contest Directorship-". It is assumed this was used to advertise...
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Flyer - 1940
Flyer, advertised items and speed table, All-American Aircraft and Hobbies, Gary, Indiana. Items/companies mentioned: Dooling Streamline, Dallaire Models, De Luxe Mercury Midget, Bremer Whirlwind, The Bullet, Richter Streamliner, Peerless No. 1, Matthews (all model cars), and Hornet motors. Assumed this was advertising used at the 1940 Nats. This poster is located in a folder of 1940 Nats materials. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicag...
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Flyer - 1940
Flyer, printed at top: "COSTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR The 1940 National Championship Model Airplane Meet", National Exchange Club. Sections of the flyer include: "Hotel rates", "meals", "entry fees", and "transportation". The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18th Nats based on oth...
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Form, blank - 1940
Blank form, entry blank, paper is salmon in color, headline title "ENTRY BLANK, BERRYLOID TROPHY EVENTS, 1940 NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JULY 1-6, 1940, Sanctioned by National Aeronautic Association", addressed to "National Championship Model Meet Headquarter, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Illinois". There are staple holes in the top left corner of this item; at one time, forms A2025.02.88, A2025.02.89 and A2025.02.90 ...
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Form, blank - 1940
Blank form, entry blank, paper is blue-green in color, headline title "ENTRY BLANK, Flying Scale Model Contest, 1940 National Model Airplane Championship, Sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association, SPONSORED BY CHICAGO DAILY TIMES AND CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 1-6, 1940", addressed to "Frank Nekimken, Contest Director, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois". There are staple holes in the top left corner of this item; a...
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Form, blank - 1940
Blank form, Flight Card, used for the 1940 Nats. Information requested on card: No. [number]; Group; Flight No. [number]; age classification; event; check boxes for "In sight for entire flight", "Time ended when flew from sight", "Delayed flight", and "Motor Run O.K."; boxes to record flight time minutes and seconds; Timer; No. [number]; Recorder; and "Please write remarks on reverse side". The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illino...
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Form, blank - 1940
Blank form, entry blank, paper is pink in color, headline title "ENTRY BLANK, Outdoor and Indoor Flying Contests, The 1940 National Model Airplane Championships, Sanctioned by The National Aeronautic Association, SPONSORED BY CHICAGO DAILY TIMES AND CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 1-6, 1940", addressed to "Frank Nekimken, Contest Director, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois". Maurice Roddy, Treasurer, noted at bottom of page. Con...
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Form, blank - 1940
Blank form, Processing card, used for the 1940 Nats. Information requested in top portion of card: number; event; group; name; and age classification. Information requested in bottom portion of card for up to three model aircraft: Motor number Make of motor Design Weight Length Fuselage cross section Wingspan Wing area Wing loading License number The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) ...
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Form, blank - 1940 July 1-6
Blank form, entry blanks and parental consent form for the 1940 National Model Airplane Championships, Sponsored by the Chicago Daily Times and Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL, July 1-6, 1940 stapled together. Individual descriptions: A2017.20.67a: Form, blank, entry blank, Outdoor and Indoor Flying Contests A2017.20.67b: Form, blank, entry blank, Berryloid Trophy Events A2017.20.67c: Form, blank, entry blank, Flying Scale Model Co...
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Instructions - 1940
Instructions, two pages stapled together. First page titled "1940 MODEL AIRPLANE EXPOSITION in conjunction with 1940 MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Headquarters: Hotel Sherman, SUGGESTED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR EXHIBITORS". The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18th Nats base...
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Instructions - 1940
Instructions, first page titled "RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OUTDOOR FLYING SCALE MODEL EVENT, THIRTEENTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL AIRPLANE MEET - CHICAGO, JULY 1-6 1940 JUNIOR, SENIOR, AND OPEN CLASSES - RUBBER POWERED RISE OFF GROUND, Adopted by the Flying Scale Model Committee of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Victor Fritz, Chairman"; Second page titled "#2 RULES AND REGULATION FOR THE OUTDOOR FLYING SCALE MODEL EVENT"; Third page titl...
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Instructions - 1940 July 1-6
Instructions, Rules and Regulations, 1940 National Model Airplane Championships, Chicago, IL, July 1-6, 1940. Items A2017.20.66, A2017.20.67, A2017.20.68, and A2017.20.69 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1940 Nats. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats advertises it as the 13th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 18t...
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Letterhead - 1940
Letterhead, National Championship Model Airplane Meet, sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association, Indoor events at the 132nd Infantry Armory, Madison and Rockwell Streets, Outdoor events at Parksite No. 33, 79th St. and Keeler Ave., Headquarters at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois, July 1-6, 1940. The 1940 Nats was held July 1 to 6 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1940 Nats...
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