Aerial League of America., 05/15/1918-09/05/1918

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 35246

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Richard T. Crane Papers, Part II primarily consists of correspondence, photographs and financial records arranged in 65 folders, placed in 4 boxes and 1 oversized container. This addition to the Richard Crane Papers consists mostly correspondence from the period that Crane was working in the State Department (1915-1918). An interesting theme in this addition is that of Russia and the Revolution of 1917, during which time Charles Crane was travelling in Russia. Charles Crane sent frequent telegrams to Richard giving details of what he saw and experienced. Correspondence from Richard Gottheil and Samuel N. Harper also discuss the Revolution in progress. A large amount of the correspondence also relates to the finances of his wife's family, the Bruces, and to the affairs of the Berry Hill Plantation and the Coonamessett Ranch Company, both in Virginia and belonging to Crane.

Dates

05/15/1918-09/05/1918

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.85 Cubic Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

8/13/7

Container Summary

2 TLSs, both form letters, from the Aerial League of America commemorating the first air mail service instituted by the U.S. Postal Service. The first letter (15 May 1918) bears a rubber stamp signature of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary. The second letter (5 Sep 1918) is signed by Augustus Post. Includes the envelopes which have early air mail stamps and postmarks, and includes a third air mail envelope with an air mail stamp and post mark from the Scientific Aeroplane Company.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AERIAL LEAGUE OF AMERICA - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

PEARY, ROBERT E., REAR ADMIRAL - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

POST, AUGUSTUS - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

SCIENTIFIC AEROPLANE COMPANY - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter