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Albert Plesman Collection

Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1-9

Identifier: GTM-121126

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Scope and Contents note

Articles, correspondence, notes, and manuscripts relating to Dr. Albert Plesman (1889-1953), Dutch pioneer in aviation and founder of KLM, the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. Includes a carbon copy of typed manuscript of Plesman's autobiography; "Wither Civilization," a typed manuscript by Plesman; a photograph of a bust of Plesman; and a group photograph of Plesman with Mayor of Sydney, Australia, Ernest C. O'Dea (b. 1889-1976).

Dates

Creation: 1938 - 1954

Conditions Governing Access note

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

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Topical

Aeronautics, Commercial

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Albert Plesman Collection
Status: Completed
Author: Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
Date: 07/16/2013
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English