Series IV: Air Cargo Reports and Data, 1937-1979
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains materials documenting air cargo transport, including articles, reports by Fowler, blueprints, and photographs of the Fowler-designed air cargo transport container and sky-truck. One item of note is a drawing of an air cargo container titled "Future Air Freighter for Carrying Express and Mail," indicating an unrealized use of Fowler’s sky-truck and air cargo containers. A model of the air cargo container is owned by the SJSU Department of Aeronautics and is housed at the Mineta International Airport in San José.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1979
Access
Collection is open for research, however, the negatives and the Fowler drawings are restricted. Written permission is required to access these drawings, and usage of the materials is subject to approval by the San Jose State University Library Director of Special Collections & Archives.
Extent
From the Collection: 17 boxes (27.5 linear feet) : Collection also includes materials in 2 flat file drawers, 5 freestanding models and one Fowler Flap Model in a box.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
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San José, CA 95192-0028
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