Georges Naudet (June 9, 1900 - May 22, 1983) was a French businessman who was passionately interested in the early history of ballooning and aviation. An amateur in the field of aviation history, he became an avid collector and author.
NASM.XXXX.0479
Naudet, Georges, 1900-1983.
[ca 1600s-1930s]
George Naudet Estate, purchase, 1984, XXXX-0479, NASM
1.09 Cubic feet ((1 records center box) (1 flatbox))
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Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Photographs
Publications
Clippings
Postcards
This collection includes early ballooning material as well as photographs of early 20th century French pilots. The ballooning material includes material from Jean-Pierre Blanchard, Joseph Montgolfier and Eugene and Louis Godard. The early photographs include the following aviators: Louis Blériot, and Jules Védrines. The following types of material are included: photographs, newspaper clippings, postcards, and books.
Photographs
Publications
Clippings
Postcards
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Blanchard, Jean-Pierre, 1753-1809
Blériot, Louis, 1872-1936
Godard, Eugène, 1864-
Godard, Louis
Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel, 1740-1810.
Naudet, Georges, 1900-1983.
Vedrines, Jules
Aeronautics
Aeronautics -- France
Balloons
Balloons -- France
National Air and Space Museum Archives