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  1. 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
  2. Brochure - 1953

    Brochure, rules for the Hiller Model Helicopter Event, printed on front cover "Official Information About The HILLER MODEL HELICOPTER EVENT"; printed on back page: "Now, for the first time in model aviation - A Helicopter Event!, Academy of Model Aeronautics, circa 1953. The Hiller Model Helicopter Event was first held at the Nats in 1953, held at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The event was sponsored by Hiller Helico...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.150 Brochure, side 1
  3. Correspondence - 1938

    Correspondence, envelope (A2023.12.02a) contains letter, form, and envelope (A2023.12.02b-d). Individual descriptions: A2023.12.02a: Mailing envelope, Return address from Hotel Fort Shelby, Detroit, MI, stamped "SANCTIONED BY NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION, 11TH NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE MEET, JULY 6-9, 1938" (Nats), postmarked May 28, 1938. A2023.12.02b: Return envelope, Return address from Hotel Fort Shelby, Detroit, MI, mailing address...

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    A2023.12.02a-d Correspondence
  4. 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
  5. 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 ...

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    A2025.02.64 Decal
  6. 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 ...

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    A2017.20.54 Decal
  7. 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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    A2025.02.87 Flyer
  8. Form, blank - 1938

    Blank form, entry blank, paper is pink 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 FLYING CONTESTS, THE ELEVENTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL AIRPLANE MEET, SANCTIONED BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION, CONDUCTED UNDER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF DETROIT, APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB, DETROIT, MICHIGA...

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    A2025.02.60 Entry form, front
  9. 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...

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    A2025.02.63 Entry blank, front
  10. Form, blank - 1954 July 28 - August 1

    Blank form, official entry blank, parental consent waiver, release, Navy quarters and meals request, printed on cover "1954, Your Official Entry Blank, NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, July 28 through August 1, Naval Air Station Glenview, Sponsored By THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB, Host THE UNITED STATES NAVY, Sanctioned By ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, Featuring A Special Naval Aviation Demonstration Including The Famed BLUE ANGELS, COMPETE I...

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    A2017.20.153 Blank entry form, front and back covers
  11. Form, blank - 1954 July 28 - August 1

    Blank form, Official Acknowledgement of Entry for Walter C. Erbach, contestant number 1958, National Exchange Club, U. S. Naval Air Station, Glenview, Illinois, July 28-August 1, 1954 Items A2017.20.146, A2017.20.147, A2017.20.148, A2017.20.149, A2017.20.150, A2017.20.151, A2017.20.152, A2017.20.153, A2017.20.154, A2017.20.155 and A2017.20.156 are related to Walter Erbach's participation in the 1954 Nats.

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    A2017.20.149 Form
  12. Instructions - 1938 July

    Instructions, for contestants, printed at top of first page: "ELEVENTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MODEL AIRPLANE MEET, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, July 6th to 9th, 1938, Under Direction and Supervision of THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF DETROIT, Approved by The National Exchange Club". Items A2017.20.37, A2017.20.38, A2017.20.39, A2017.20.40, A2017.20.41, A2017.20.42, A2017.20.43, A2017.20.44, A2017.20.45, and A2017.20.46 are related to Walter Erbach's participation ...

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    A2017.20.44 Instructions, front page
  13. Program - 1939

    Program, printed on front: "TWELFTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS [NAA logo] Model Airplane Meet [National Exchange Club logo] 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", printed on back page: "Thi...

    Record Type: Archives

    A2017.20.62 Program, scan 1
  14. 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...

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    A2017.20.140 Program scan 1
  15. Program - 1954 July 28 - August 1

    Program, printed on cover "OFFICIAL PROGRAM, 1954, NATIONAL MODEL AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS, July 28 through August 1, Naval Air Station Glenview, Sponsored By THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB, Host THE UNITED STATES NAVY, Sanctioned By ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, Featuring A Special Naval Aviation Demonstration Including The Famed BLUE ANGELS, SEE! CARRIER LANDINGS ON THE WORLD'S ONLY CURVED-DECK CARRIER - USS SMALL FRY! PLEASE OBSERVE 'NO SMOKING' SIG...

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    A2017.20.148 Program, front and back covers

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