Hiscocks, S. W.; photos of Royal Aircraft Factory models;, 1913-1916
Scope and Contents note
The material consists of scrapbooks associated with aeronautical subjects.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1916
Creator
- From the Collection: Anderson, Benjamin M. (Person)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Boxes 1-23; 25-67; 70 stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586. Boxes 24; 68-69 stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 23.5 Linear Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General note
This scrapbook appears to have been the property of S. W. Hiscocks, whose name is stamped in gold on the outside of the book. Hiscocks was an early pioneer of aeronautical designs, including balloons, although he quickly moved onto airplane design. A brief bio of Hiscocks taken from the May 1942 issue of "Aircraft Production, is included in this folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu