 MS-310 The Dave Gold Parachute CollectionIntroductionThe Dave Gold Parachute Collection was deposited in May 1999 in Special Collections and Archives by Aviation Trail, Inc., owners of the collection and founders of the Aviation Trail Parachute Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The collection consists of the manuscript portion of the Dave Gold Collection and complements the greater collection of parachute artifacts preserved by Aviation Trail. The collection spans the period 1917 to 1985 and is contained in 151 Hollinger boxes and 34 Record Center boxes filling approximately 103.125 linear feet. The collection is arranged into nine series. Dave Gold was a leading parachute historian, and actively participated in all aspects of the parachuting business. He owned a parachute business, pursued a jumping career until debilitated by arthritis, was employed as a design engineer, and avidly collected historical and technical materials relating to parachuting. The collection includes personal papers, parachute research and development materials, blueprints, manuals, photographs, videos, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles. Finding aid available. Series II: Parachute Research and Development Series III: Parachute Equipment and Materials Series V: Regulations, Manuals, and Technical Orders Series VI: Audiovisual Materials Series VII: Newspaper and Magazine Clippings Series VIII: Magazines and Newsletters There are no restrictions on the use of this collection. |