Paul H. Wilkinson Papers
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))
Restrictions
No restrictions on access
General
NASMrev
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Publications
Financial records
Pamphlets
Manuscripts
Photographs
Correspondence
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').
Genre/Form
Publications
Financial records
Pamphlets
Manuscripts
Photographs
Correspondence
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
Creator
Wilkinson, Paul Howard, 1895-1975
Names
Wilkinson, Paul Howard, 1895-1975
Topic
Aeronautics, Military
Aeronautics, Commercial
Aeronautics
Airplanes -- Motors
Airplanes -- Jet propulsion
Airplanes
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
