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C.R. Smith Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: TVS

Scope and Content

Correspondence between Smith and Lee Tavis, 1970s; annual reports of Aviation Corporation (AVOCO), 1930-1935, and American Airlines, 1966-1975; a financial analysis of American Airlines and its predecessor companies by Smith, 1920s-1975; copies of correspondence and advertising memos of Smith, 1948-1956; articles and clippings about Smith, 1940s-1970s; photocopies of the Aircraft Yearbook, 1926-1932; transcripts and audio tapes of interviews of Smith by Tavis, 1970s; a book-length manuscript of material collected by Tavis concerning Smith; and printed matter about the history of aviation, 1963-1979.

Dates

  • Creation: 1926-1979.

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted by contract.

Background

President of American Airlines, 1934-1968; U. S. Secretary of Commerce, 1968-1969; and Chairman of the Board of American Airlines, 1973-1974.

Extent

2.5 linear feet.

Related Material

Processing Information

Papers were collected by Lee Tavis, C.R. Smith Professor of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame, 1976- .

Title
C.R. Smith Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
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