A Pictorial Review of United Aircraft Corp at War

Item — Box: TB.S7.001, Folder: TF.S7.B.014

Identifier: 20170264

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Publication (Informational).

Purpose: Informational.

Authority: Company (Manufacturer).

Scope: An illustrated booklet published by United Aircraft Corporation to depict, commemorate and celebrate the companie's efforts during World War II. UAC is the parent of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines, Hamilton Standard Propellers, Chance Vought Aircraft, and Sikorsky Aircraft.

Contents: Opens with simple charts showing plant facilities, personnel, products shipped and net profits between 1939 and 1944. Majority of the work consists of mult-page sections that highlight the contributions of each UAC division towards the war effort. The sections are heavily illustrated with captioned photographs, some text and a few charts.

Dates

Publication: 1945-03

Creator

United Aircraft Corporation (Publisher, Organization)
United Aircraft Corporation (Editor, 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

1 Volume

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Contents

Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20170324, 20170325, 20170264 and 20170303.

Digital Scan Location

Digital copy is available upon request or via the AEHS web site at: https://www.enginehistory.org/members/aehsdc/AEHSDCscans/2308.php?sid=5a2ea342a73874a7de2a9e068e62173c.

Format & Physical Description

Stapled 8.5” x 11” pamphlet (20 pages including covers). Printed on semi-glossy paper. Includes numerous black & white photographs and drawings. Staples have been removed.

Note: Moderate wear and tear.