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  1. Armband - 1941 Nats Contestant Arm Band

    Armband worn by Contestants at the 1941 Nats. Blue oval with white text and imagery.

    Record Type: Object

    2002.30.09-2019-05-28.1
  2. Bill - 1941 July 2-4

    Bill, stamped "...CREDITED 1941 JUL 4...", for Walter Erbach of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (typed as "ERBACH WALTER"), Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois, July 2-3, 1941 Items A2017.20.70, A2017.20.71, A2017.20.72, A2017.20.73, A2017.20.74, A2017.20.75, A2017.20.76, A2017.20.77, A2017.20.78, A2017.20.79,and A2017.20.80 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1941 Nats. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registrati...

    Record Type: Archives

  3. Booklet - 1941

    Booklet, Air Trails August 1941 magazine issue cover printed on front, inside is article "Key to Design" by H. A. Thomas [believed to be Henry A. Thomas, a writer who contributed to Air Trails magazine], back has four 3-views: "THE CONSOLIDATED B-24", "THE VOUGHT-SIKORSKY SF4U-1", "THE GRUMMAN SKYROCKET INTERCEPTOR", and "THE MARTIN B-26". Items A2017.20.70, A2017.20.71, A2017.20.72, A2017.20.73, A2017.20.74, A2017.20.75, A2017.20.76, A2017.20...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.76 Booklet
  4. Booklet - 1941 July

    Booklet, printed on cover: "14th annual NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CONTESTS, CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT * CHICAGO TIMES, RESULTS - AWARDS - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS July 1-5 1941" Items A2017.20.70, A2017.20.71, A2017.20.72, A2017.20.73, A2017.20.74, A2017.20.75, A2017.20.76, A2017.20.77, A2017.20.78, A2017.20.79,and A2017.20.80 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1941 Nats. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registr...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.79 Booket, cover
  5. Card, Identification - 1941 July 3

    Card, Identification, reads: "ASSIGNMENT CARD, Contestant Lucas, Joseph J. No. 166 is assigned to Group No. 7 on July 3 for competition in the Outdoor Cabin Event. Please make your field headquarters at Pit No. 7 Report to the Processor and Recorder at your Group location for official flights. 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS...", July 3, 1941. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.24.194 Assignment card
  6. Card, Identification - 1941 July 4

    Card, Identification, reads: "ASSIGNMENT CARD, Contestant Lucas, Joseph J., jr. No. 167 is assigned to Group No. 5 on July 4 for competition in the 'B' Gas Event. Please make your field headquarters at Pit No. 5 Report to the Processor and Recorder at your Group location for official flights. 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS...", July 4, 1941. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.24.192 Assignment card
  7. Card, Identification - 1941 July 4

    Card, Identification, reads: "ASSIGNMENT CARD, Contestant Lucas, Joseph J. No. 166 is assigned to Group No. 8 on July 4 for competition in the Outdoor Stick Event. Please make your field headquarters at Pit No. 8 Report to the Processor and Recorder at your Group location for official flights. 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS...", July 4, 1941. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.24.191 Assignment card
  8. Card, Identification - 1941 July 5

    Card, Identification, reads: "ASSIGNMENT CARD, Contestant Lucas, Joseph J. No. 166 is assigned to Group No. 1 on July 5 for competition in the 'C' Gas Event. Please make your field headquarters at Pit No. 1 Report to the Processor and Recorder at your Group location for official flights. 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS...", July 5, 1941. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Alt...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.24.193 Assignment card
  9. Decal - 1941 July

    Decal, printed on front: "CONTESTANT 1941 NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS" Items A2017.20.70, A2017.20.71, A2017.20.72, A2017.20.73, A2017.20.74, A2017.20.75, A2017.20.76, A2017.20.77, A2017.20.78, A2017.20.79,and A2017.20.80 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1941 Nats. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1941 Nats advertises i...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.80 Nats contestant decal
  10. Documents - 1940s

    Documents related to Walter Erbach's 1941 Nats participation (or a 1945 contest - see notes below), all are in envelope A2017.20.72a. Individual descriptions: A2017.20.72a: Envelope, return address area printed with: "14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois"; handwritten on front: "ERBACH Walter"; stamped on front: "28", 1941. A2017.20.72b: Tag, Identification, printed/stamped on front: "CHICAG...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.72a Envelope, front
  11. Documents - 1941 July

    Documents related to Walter Erbach's 1941 Nats participation, all are in envelope A2017.20.71a. [One contestant ID (2017.37.05), 1 helper ID (2017.37.06), and 1 pin (2017.37.07) were transferred from this envelope to object collections in June 2017.] Individual descriptions: A2017.20.71a: Envelope, return address area printed with Chicago Park District seal, typed on front: "Erbach, Walter Charles Contestant No. 101", notes handwritten on b...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.71a Envelope, front
  12. Flyer - 1941

    Flyer, article titled "NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CONTEST, SANCTION TO CHICAGO" by Albert L. Lewis, Executive Director, Academy of Model Aeronautics, reprinted from April 1941 National Aeronautics magazine. Items A2017.20.70, A2017.20.71, A2017.20.72, A2017.20.73, A2017.20.74, A2017.20.75, A2017.20.76, A2017.20.77, A2017.20.78, A2017.20.79,and A2017.20.80 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1941 Nats. The 1941 Nats was held Jul...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.78 Flyer, side 1
  13. Form, blank - 1941

    Blank form, consent form, Parent's Consent and Release, typewritten, appears to be a mock-up draft version of the release form for the 1941 Nats. National Aeronautic Association, Chicago Times, and Chicago Park District mentioned. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1941 Nats advertises it as the 14th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 19th Nats...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.116 Entry blank
  14. Form, blank - 1941

    Blank form, Flight card ("INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT CARD"), used for the 1941 Nats. Information requested on card: Contestant number, flight number, event, group number, age, timer information, and time (minutes and seconds). Printed at bottom of card: "In case of a Delayed Flight, Timer will use a large 'D' inserting the number of seconds inside the 'D'. Use a large 'X' to indicate no flight." The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.112 Flight card
  15. Form, blank - 1941

    Blank form, Entry blank, typewritten, appears to be a mock-up draft version of the entry form for the 1941 Nats. Printed at top of page: "ENTRY BLANK, 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, SANCTIONED BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION and Conducted under the rules of the ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, Sponsored by CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT and CHICAGO TIMES, Chicago, Illinois - July 1-5, 1941." Addressed to John J. Rappold, Contest Di...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.115 Entry blank
  16. Form, blank - 1941

    Blank form, Assignment card, used for the 1941 Nats. Information requested on card: Contestant name, contestant number, group number, date, event name, and pit number. Printed at bottom of card: "Report to the Processor and Recorder at your Group location for official flights. 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS." The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.113 Assignment card
  17. Instructions - 1941

    Instructions, typewritten, appears to be a mock-up draft version of flying scale model rules for the 1941 Nats. printed at top of page: "1941 Flying Scale Model Rules as adopted by Flying Scale Model Committee of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Victor R. Fritz, Chairman, Walter S. Eggert, John Ogilvie, Thomas Wildon". Handwritten at top left: "41 Nats". Page 1 scanned, page 2 has not yet been scanned. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.118 Rules, page 1
  18. Instructions - 1941

    Instructions, rules on letterhead printed at top with: "Academy of Model Aeronautics, a division of the National Aeronautic Association, National Headquarters: The Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C...." . Printed title on first page: "1941 RULES FOR THE EDWARD ROBERTS RADIO CONTROLLED EVENT", 1941 Nats. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1941 Nats advertis...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.119 Rules, page 1
  19. Magazine clipping - 1941 September

    Magazine clipping, article about Radio Control flights at the 1941 Nats, "Radio at the National Model Airplane Meet: Radio-Controlled Models and Two-Way Communication Feature Event" by Clinton B. Desoto, WICBD, QST magazine, September 1941, page 15-17, 76, 78, and 80. This items has not yet been scanned. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1941 Nats ...

    Record Type: Archives

  20. Manuscript - 1941

    Manuscript, stapled paper list titled "14th ANNUAL NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATIONS". List is alphabetized by last name. Includes contestant names and home addresses. This packet has not been scanned. The 1941 Nats was held July 1 to 5 in Chicago, Illinois. (Registration on July 1.) Although some original material from the 1941 Nats advertises it as the 14th Nats, this Nats is currently considered the 19th Nats based ...

    Record Type: Archives

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