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The Raymond Orteig Historical Archive consists of approximately 188 documents relating to the prize of 25,000 dollars offered by Raymond Orteig for the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris or from Paris to New York.

Identifier

NASM.2005.0055

Creator

King, Stanley.

Date

1925-1927

Provenance

Stanley King, Gift, 2005, NASM.2005.0055

Extent

0.47 Cubic feet ((1 box))

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

The Raymond Orteig Historical Archive consists of approximately 188 documents relating to the prize of 25,000 dollars offered by Raymond Orteig for the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris or from Paris to New York. Included are the original entry forms of Rene Fonck, Clarence Chamberlin, Noel Davis, and Paul Tarascon. Telegrams and correspondence relating to the contest and its regulations are included, from such individuals as C. F. Schory, Secretary of the Contest Committee of the National Aeronautics Association; George Burleigh of the law offices of Delafield, Thorne and Burleigh; and Harry Knight of Knight, Dysart & Gamble Investment Securities. Other correspondents are Charles A. Lindbergh and Bert Acosta. Also included in this collection are a phonograph album sound track recording to the movie "The Spirit of St. Louis," starring James (Jimmy) Stewart and a 1918 Non-Partisan Ballot and a Republican Ballot from Sibley County, Minnesota, listing Charles A. Lindbergh for governor, a voter's certificate, ballot envelope, and return envelope.

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Rights

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Citation

Charles A. Lindbergh Orteig Prize Collection, NASM.2005.0055, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Topics

Aeronautics
Endurance flights
Aeronautics -- Competitions
Aeronautics -- Awards
Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis"
Transatlantic flights

Type

Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Telegrams
Application forms
Correspondence
Phonograph records