Wartime Training Course #22 Study Materials (related to Aircraft Design and Engineering), 1942-10-21 - 1943-01-06

File — Box: TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.00006.01

Identifier: 20060353

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Training Material (Study)

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Academic Institute.

Document Number: Materials from Wartime Training Course (W.T.) #22.

Note: The papers were found with "Aircraft Materials and Processes" Course Syllabus (under Engineering Defense Training, Lawrence Institute of Technology) and and U.S. Navy Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Training Booklets. All were likely used by George P. Martin during extensive wartime course work, likely at Lawrence Institute of Technology in Michigan.

Scope: Wartime Training Course #22 (W.T. 22) was part of the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) during World War II. This program aimed to provide advanced education to enlisted soldiers who demonstrated high aptitude (see Louis E. Keefer's book Scholars in Foxholes, 1988).

Contents: Weekly course material for what appears to be an aircraft design and engineering course.

Dates

Creation: 1942-10-21 - 1943-01-06

Creator

From the Collection: Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

TBD Pages

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Contents

Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20060353 and 20060353.01.

Related Materials

Found with related study and training materials (ID #s 20060353, 20060353.01, 20060352, 20060352.01, 20060352.02 and 20060352.03)

Format & Physical Description

Loose-leaf 8.25" x 11" papers (TBD pages) Wartime mimeographed copies. Includes graphs and drawings. Removed from three-ring binder and staples removed.

Note: Moderate browning of paper.

Publication Data

TBD

Preservation

Preservation Level 2.F: Needs digitization/repair/conservation as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration. Wartime mimeograph paper is at risk.