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  1. Bulletin - 1950 July 23

    Bulletin, contestant's information, 1950 Nats, includes schedule of events, initialled and dated in print on cover "JEC 7/23/50". At the 1950 Nats, Outdoor events held at U.S. Naval Air Station, Dallas, TX. Indoor events held at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Worth, TX. Items A2017.20.139, A2017.20.140, A2017.20.141, A2017.20.142, A2017.20.143, A2017.20.144 and A2017.20.145 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1950 Nats.

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.145 Bulletin
  2. Documents - 1949 July 25

    Document, list, on green paper, printed at top of page: "1949 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS COMMITTEES (All meeting at Olathe, Kansas, July 25, 1949)". Handwritten at top of first page in pencil: "Nats". AMA committees listed: Bylaws (Chair: C.L. Bristol) Insurance (Chair: Frank B. Bushey) Membership (Chair: Ray Arden) Finance (Chair: Carl Goldberg) Clubs and Chapters (Chair: Bill Winter) Public Relations (Chair: Howard McEntee) Resolut...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.194 Document, page 1, some info redacted
  3. Documents - 1968-1969

    Documents, envelope containing AMA membership documents, 1968-1969. Individual descriptions: A2018.14.02a: Envelope, AMA, 1239 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20005, no date. Handwritten on back in blue ink: "Franklin 52920" A2018.14.02b: Mailing stub, undated. A2018.14.02c: Booklet, "Questions and Answers - 1969 membership", 1969 A2018.14.02d: Paper, election information, instructions, ballot, and excerpts from AMA By-Laws, 19...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2018.14.02a Envelope, back
  4. Jacket - Johnny Clemens Windbreaker

    Jacket that belonged to Johnny Clemens. The jackiet is white with blue area at chest that has red borders a white stripe, "Johnny" in white on chest. Jacket is covered all over with patches from various clubs, events, and organizations

    Record Type: Object

    Johnny Clemens Windbreaker
  5. Model Airplane - Class D CL Speed Model

    Control Line Speed Model Airplane, possibly a Class D. Installed Super Cyclone 60 Engine This model looks a bit like a gold-colored goldfish with a very pod-like forward fuselage and then a dowel rod for the 2nd half before the tail.

    Record Type: Object

    2016.01.31 20_03_02
  6. Model Airplane - CL Model Airplane

    World's Smallest Actual-Flying Internal Combustion Engine Powered Model Airplane - for Control Line. In original packaging. Small red with gold trim model mounted to yellow tag board backing with pipe cleaners. Backing has black text, at top is "World's Smallest Actual-Flying Internal Combustion Engine Powered Model Airplane," technical statistics on left, "Builder and Pilot - Johnny Clemens" at bottom left.

    Record Type: Object

    CL Model Airplane
  7. Model Airplane - Flying Man CL Combat Model

    Control Line training model, shaped and painted to look like a flying man wearing a yellow plaid shirt and blue pants. Model was built and flown by Johnny Clemens, and was used to train Navy personnel CL maneuvers. Model was built in 1948 and flown to at least 1956. Installed K&B 29 engine.

    Record Type: Object

    2019.01.02 19_02_13
  8. Newsletter - 1949 August 22-29

    Newsletter, titled "Timer!!", "Published at 3rd International Model Plane Meet sponsored by the Plymouth Motor Corporation August 22-29, 1949". Originally hand-drawn, this is a blue-ink copy made via mimeograph, ditto machine, or similar. Names mentioned in newsletter: Bartlett, Warren Clemens, John ("Johnny") E. Clingman, Currly Dallaire, Joe Davis, Denny Hopkins, Carl A. Lewis, Albert (Al) L. Luce, Val Murray, Don Nichols, Russell...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.192 Newsletter, page 1
  9. Papers - 1948

    Papers, Correspondence (A2025.02.176a) and two flyers (A2025.02.176b, A2025.02.176c), previously paperclipped together. Individual descriptions: A2025.02.176a: Correspondence, form letter, one page, from C.O. Wright, AMA President, to members of AMA committees, about committee meetings at the 1948 Nats, dated July 15, 1948, stamped in blue ink: "JUL 19 1948". Names mentioned in letter include Dale Dorst, Lieutenant Commander Tex Witherspoon...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2025.02.176a Correspondence
  10. Plaque - Great Lakes Model Expo Plaque

    Plaque awarded to John E. Clemens at the,1978 Great Lakes Model Aviating Expo II, John E. Clemens. Rectangular wood block, black sides, wood grain top, larger faceplate has black background with gold image of the Great Lakes, above image in gold letters is "Great Lakes Model Aviation Expo II, 1978" in lower left corner is circular logo of "Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron." This is the Melville's Award for Sportsmanship.

    Record Type: Object

    Great Lakes Model Expo Plaque
  11. Plaque - Johnny Clemens Meritorious Service Award

    Meritorious Service Award awarded to John E. Clemens for his work as AMA President between 1971-1978. Plaque is a wood backing with a 3D metal scroll plate set on a pair of metal fig leaves. Plate on the scroll is engraved with the award information.

    Record Type: Object

    Johnny Clemens Meritorious Service Award
  12. Plaque - Meritorious Service Award

    Meritorious Service Award given to John Clemens for his work as Vice President District VIII 1983-1988. Medium brown stained wooden plaque with bevelled edge. Bronze colored metal with laurel detailed branches flanking a scroll design. Screwed onto the center of the metal scroll is a metal plate engraved with plaque information.

    Record Type: Object

    Meritorious Service Award
  13. Print, Photographic - 1971 July 27

    Print, photographic and press release, Nats officials JOC R.L. Marx (left), AMA President John E. Clemens (center), and AMA District VIII Vice President Murry Frank (right) discussing a model airplane, National Model Airplane Championships (Nats), U.S. Naval Air Station, Glenview, IL, July 27, 1971. Photograph taken by PH1 Ray Koscho. Credit: Official United States Navy Photograph. Photograph was stapled to press release. Staple taken out for ...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2023.01.376a Photographic print, front. Official U.S. Navy photograph.
  14. Print, Photographic - 1972 Circa

    Print, photographic, Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) booth at the WRAM Show, (left to right, standing) Mark Worth, John Worth, John Clemens, Frank Ehling, Bill Winter; (left to right, sitting) Lillian Worth, Larry Bolich, White Plains, NY, circa 1972 (This may be a photograph of a photograph.) Images A2020.15.293 and A2020.15.294 taken at slightly different moments of same photo op.

    Record Type: Archives

    A2020.15.294 Photographic print
  15. Print, Photographic - 1972 Circa

    Print, photographic, Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) booth at the WRAM Show, (left to right, standing) Mark Worth, John Worth, Johnny Clemens, Frank Ehling, Bill Winter; (left to right, sitting) Lillian Worth, Larry Bolich, White Plains, NY, circa 1972 (This may be a photograph of a photograph.) Images A2020.15.293 and A2020.15.294 taken at slightly different moments of same photo op.

    Record Type: Archives

    A2020.15.293 Photographic print
  16. Program - 1950 July 25-30

    Program, printed on front page: "OFFICIAL PROGRAM, Presented by the Exchange Clubs of Dallas in cooperation with the United States Navy Department, 19th National A.M.A. Model Airplane Meet, July 25 THRU 30, 1950, U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION, DALLAS, TEXAS", 1950 At the 1950 Nats, Outdoor events held at U.S. Naval Air Station, Dallas, TX. Indoor events held at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Worth, TX. Items A2017.20.139, A2017.20.140, A2017.2...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.140 Program scan 1
  17. Sticker - Johnny Clemens 1991 Memorial Sticker

    Sticker noting that the 1991 Nats were dedicated to former AMA President Johnny Clemens. Sticker is a white rectangle with thin blue border. On the left is a hand drawn picture of Johnny Clemens. On right, "This One's For You Johnny Clemens. The 1991 AMA National Aeromodeling Championships is dedicated to AMA Past President, Johnny Clemens, 1913-1991".

    Record Type: Object

    Johnny Clemens 1991 Memorial Sticker
  18. Tape, VHS

    VHS tape, On front of tape: "PART II"; sticker on edge "PART II 06/11/90 17079-1 12 14B D" [Has black plastic case with label on front marked "PART II"] - This goes with "Frontiers of Aeromodeling PART I" VHS tape, June 11, 1990 [date on sticker, not date of film] Information at end of film: "Written & Editorial William J. Gage; Filmed interviews Jay S. Gerber; Recordist/Post Production Ves Bennett; Produced by Academy of Model Aeronautics; Wi...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2023.01.466 VHS tape and case
  19. Trophy - Outstanding Achievement Award for Service to Model Aviation Trophy

    Trophy awarded to former AMA President John E. Clemens by R/C Modeler Magazine for Outstanding Achievement Award for Service to Model Aviation. Trophy consists of a wooden base and a second wooden base supported by columns that look like radio towers. Three wire sculpted model airplanes fly out from the top base, supported by wires.

    Record Type: Object

    Outstanding Achievement Award for Service to Model Aviation Trophy
  20. VA-011 - Interview With Frank Zaic, Don Lowe, Johnny Clemens, John Worth, Sal Taibi

    Record Type: Library

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