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Paul H. Wilkinson, (1895-1975), aviation writer and publisher, is perhaps best known as the writer and publisher of 'Aircraft Engines of the World'. This series served as a standard reference tool to specifications for aircraft engines produced throughout the world beginning in 1941. The 34th edition was in preparation at the time of Wilkinson's death. He also published three other books pertaining to diesel aviation engines prior to beginning this series, as well as numerous articles for aeronautical publications.

 Identifier

NASM.XXXX.0051

Creator

Wilkinson, Paul Howard, 1895-1975

Date

1944-1984

Provenance

Eleanor Dies Wilkinson Estate, Gift, 1985, XXXX-0051, unknown

Extent

42.51 Cubic feet ((39 records center boxes) (1 flatbox))

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

Wilkinson's papers consist of files of information gathered on various engines for preparation of his books, business and personal correspondence, photographs of engines, records of litigation against 'Jane's All the World's Aircraft', manuscripts of various 'Aircraft Engines of the World' volumes, pamphlets, financial records, address card files of various military operations, industries, schools and libraries, and bookstores, and books (including 'Aircraft Engines' and 'Jane's').

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Restrictions

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Topics

Aeronautics, Military

Aeronautics, Commercial

Aeronautics

Airplanes -- Motors

Airplanes -- Jet propulsion

Airplanes

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Publications

Financial records

Pamphlets

Manuscripts

Photographs

Correspondence