"Aircraft Materials and Processes" Course Syllabus (under Engineering Defense Training, Lawrence Institute of Technology), Circa 1942-1943

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

Identifier: 20060353.01

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Training Material (Study)

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Academic Institute.

Note: The syllabus was found with Wartime Training Course #22 Study Materials (related to Aircraft Design and Engineering) 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: The Engineering Defense Training program provided, without charge, college-grade courses for large numbers of Americans to fill urgently needed technical and scientific civilian positions just prior to and during World War II. The program was operated by the U.S. Office of Education from October 1940 through June 1945.

The course instructor is listed as Frank D. Klein (Process Engineer), Briggs Manufacturing Company.

Contents: Lists course content and rules.

Dates

Creation: Circa 1942-1943

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

2 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 (2 pages) Wartime mimeographed copies. Includes graphs and drawings. Removed from three-ring binder.

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.