MS-227 Glenn Curtiss Collection

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1 MS-227 Glenn Curtiss Collection Collection Number: MS-227 Title: Glenn Curtiss Collection Dates: Creator: Curtiss, Glenn Summary/Abstract: The collection consists of photographs once belonging to Glenn Curtiss ( ), world famous aviator and early aircraft designer. The photographs document Curtiss early aviation involvements and include images of Curtiss and other aviators of the period, aircraft he designed and built, hydroplane experiments, and photographs of the Curtiss factory in New York. Quantity/Physical Description: 299 photographs Language(s): English Repository: Special Collections and Archives, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, Wright State University, Dayton, OH , (937) Restrictions on Access: There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection. Restrictions on Use: Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder. Preferred Citation: [Box Number, Photo Number], MS-227, Glenn Curtiss Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Acquisition: The Glenn Curtiss Collection was purchased by Special Collections and Archives and was termed the William Wait, Jr. Photo Archive formerly owned by Glenn Curtiss. 1

2 Custodial History: According to the descriptive materials which came with the collection, Glenn Curtiss gave these photographs to William Wait, Jr., one of the Curtiss Company s chief designers, before Curtiss moved to Florida in the early 1920s. Wait worked as a designer in the airframe department and was responsible for the development of various skin radiators. In 1920 he was on the design team of the Curtiss Texas Wildcat and also developed the idea of using the wings built for the Curtiss S-3 on the Cactus Kitten. By the early 1920s, Wait headed the design team s drafting department and had much input in the experimental projects office, which was responsible for designing Curtiss racers. In early 1922, Wait was in charge of designing the racer R-6, which eventually achieved the world speed record and win the Pulitzer race. Later, as Racing Aeroplane Project Engineer, Wait also designed the R2C, R3C, and R3C-4 racers. Wait retained possession of the photos until he sold them in They were once again sold in Processing Information: Photograph descriptions were updated by Ed O Shaughnessy, Related Material: Glenn Curtiss Collection of Early Aviation Photographs Arrangement: The photographs are divided into the following four series: Series I: s Series II: San Diego and Other California Developments Series III: Curtiss Construction, Testing, etc. Series IV: Landplanes, Hydroplanes, and Miscellaneous Photos Historical Note Glenn Curtiss ( ), a successful motorcycle manufacturer in New York, became legendary in the aviation world. Curtiss entrée into aviation came in the early years of 1900 when balloonist Thomas Baldwin used a Curtiss-built engine to power a balloon. By 1906 nearly all dirigibles in the U.S. were using a Curtiss engine. One of Curtiss engines powered the first U.S. Army aircraft, the dirigible SC-1. In 1907, Curtiss and Alexander Graham Bell, founded the Aerial Experiment Association (AEA) which designed and built several aircraft. One of the aircraft built by the AEA was the first n aircraft to be equipped with ailerons, the White Wing. The invention of the aileron led to a patent fight between Curtiss and the Wright brothers. The AEA also built the first seaplane to be flown in the United States. 2

3 Curtiss continued to prove himself as a leader in the air. In 1908, Curtiss flew his plane, the June Bug, which was the first he had built, and won the Scientific n Trophy for making the first public flight of more than one kilometer in the United States. In 1909 at the Rheims Air Meet in France., Curtiss followed up his success by flying his Golden Flyer at the best speed in a two-lap triangular 6.2-mile course, averaging 47 miles per hour to win the Gordon Bennett Trophy and a $5,000 prize. Other firsts in aviation achieved by a Curtiss plane include the first takeoff and landing on the deck of a ship in 1911, and the first transatlantic crossing in 1919 made by the NC-4. Curtiss also built the first U.S. Navy aircraft, called the Triad and trained the first two naval pilots. He received the prestigious Collier Trophy and the Aero Club Gold Medal in The Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company was the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world during World War I. When it went public in 1916, it was the world's largest aviation company. During World War I, it produced 10,000 aircraft. In 1929, twelve Wright and Curtiss-affiliated companies merged to form The Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The company still exists. Scope and Content The collection consists of photographs once belonging to Glenn Curtiss ( ), world famous aviator and early aircraft designer. The photographs document Curtiss early aviation involvements and include images of Curtiss and other aviators of the period, aircraft he designed and built, hydroplane experiments, and photographs of the Curtiss factory in New York. The majority of the photos are original prints and were executed by Harry M. Benner or William Tomer, both Curtiss contract photographers. Benner acted as a semi-official Curtiss photographer during Curtiss pre-wwi career. The backs of 29 of the photos bear the signature and/or notations of William Wait Jr., a chief designer for the Curtiss Company who received the photographs from Curtiss and retained them for over 40 years. Fifty-one of the photos have typed explanations on the back. The photographs range in size from 110 mm x 165 mm to 135 mm x 170 mm, while the vast majority are approximately 125 mm x 175 mm. The photographs are divided into four series. Series I s includes photographs of the Tadpole and Models D, E, F, and K flying boats. Series II San Diego and Other California Developments contain photographs of early hydroplane experiments in San Diego with Curtiss piloting the Model E flying boat. Series III consists of photographs of the Curtiss hydroplane, including construction, testing, and crating. The fourth series, Landplanes, Hydroplanes and Miscellaneous photos, include images of the Model R, various engine models, Curtiss-Navy AH-4 hydro, and the inside of the Curtiss factory. 3

4 Subject Terms (Required) Persons/Families Curtiss, Glenn Hammond Places New York Subjects (General) Aeronautics History Seaplanes Material Types Photographs Collection Inventory Box Photo Date Place Description Type Aircraft People 1 1 Dec Keuka Lake, Tadpole, 1 st configuration 1 2 Dec 1913 Keuka Lake, Special Experimental built at Hammondsport. The features were an especially light hull and tail surfaces raised up on line with the engine beds, and supported to an outrigger running to a ball bearing on the outer end of the propeller hub. This machine did not control particularly well, and the tail was later put down like a Standard F. Experimental showing high tail and outrigger to propeller hub. Tadpole, 1 st configuration Man in light sweater with dark trim appears to be Glenn Curtiss. Man in light sweater with dark trim appears to be Glenn Curtiss. 1 3 Mar 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, Tadpole (second configuration) with low Tadpole Curtiss in 4

5 tail and Type D Hydroplane Joyriding on the ice. 1 4 Mar 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 5 Mar 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 6 Mar 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 7 Mar 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 8 Dec 24, 1913 Curtiss factory, Tadpole (second configuration) with low tail Joyriding on the ice. 2 nd configuration included skis outboard of the fuselage and lower empennage. Second Configuration Tadpole flying above the ice. Second Configuration Tadpole flying above the ice. Second Configuration Tadpole on the ice. The wings of this machine are pivoted around a central vertical post and connected to the aileron controls. The wings had considerable dihedral and when the controls were operated to bring one wing forward and the other back, the wing moving forward presented a greater angle of incidence than normal, and the one moved back a smaller angle than normal. This combination had a considerable righting effect, but it was not practical because there was too great a mass to operate, and it was very logy. Owl II on factory floor. The front wheel in this machine was located permanently in place. (left) and Type D Hydroplane (right) Tadpole, 2 nd configuration Tadpole, 2nd configuration Tadpole, 2nd configuration Tadpole, 2nd configuration Owl II Tadpole. 2 men and 2 women in Type D. Glenn Curtiss. Glenn Curtiss Glenn Curtiss Glenn Curtiss and passenger 1 9 undated Model E converted to a Model E Man holding tail. none 5

6 scooter. This did not show much speed and was only able to attain 30 to 35 miles per hour undated Hull Model F none 1 11 Mar 1, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 12 Mar 1, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 13 Mar 1914 Curtiss factory 1 14 Apr 13, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 15 Apr 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 16 Apr 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 17 Aug 7, 1914 Curtiss factory Buffalo, (probably) 1 19 Aug 22, 1915 Buffalo, (probably) with Folding Spray Shield over cockpit. This view shows shield folded down. with Folding Spray Shield over cockpit. This view shows shield up. hull on its side showing 4 passenger seating. Group of students in front of aircraft at factory. Model F Model F Model F Model F none none none on beach. Model F none Glenn Curtiss is 5 th from right. 4 th from right appears to be Tom Gyun. 3 Passenger model. Model F Pilot probably J. Lansing Callan and 2 passengers.009 Hull Model F 5 workers 6 students with on dock Model F 6 unidentified students 5 students and Glenn Curtiss next to Flying Model F Glenn Curtiss is Boat 2 nd from right. Far 6

7 left is probably Gink Doherty and second from left Lanny Callan Oct 2, 1915 Buffalo, (probably) Passenger in Model F unknown 1 21 Aug 22, 1915 Factory, Buffalo, s under construction. Model K none 1 22 Aug 22, 1915 Factory, Buffalo, s under construction. Model F Unidentified 1 23 Oct 23, 1916 Keuka Lake, (probably) Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 25 Mar 22, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 26 Mar 22, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 27 Mar 26, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 28 Apr 15, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 29 Apr 15, 1915 Curtiss factory workers. in water Model F Unidentified pilot and passenger. 4 passenger on shore with 4 occupants and observers Hull of first Model K under construction. Left bow Hull of first Model K under construction. Left rear Hull of first Model K under construction. Fuselage being wrapped. Left rear Hull of first Model K under construction. Exterior wood in place. Left rear Model F Model K Model K Model K Model K unidentified none none none 2 workers. Bow section of flying boat upside down. Model K 4 workers. Mon at right and front man behind hull appear in picture 7

8 #28 above Nov 10, 1914 Keuka Lake, during takeoff run. Model K Unidentified crew Mar 22, 1914 Curtiss factory 1 32 Mar 25, 1914 Curtiss factory Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Curtiss built mahogany launch built for a Binghamton man in cradle. Left front Curtiss built mahogany launch on left side with engine compartment open. built for Harold F. McCormick in flight. Left ¼ built for Harold F. McCormick on beach with 4 passengers. Left side 1 35 Photo Missing 1 36 Aug 14, 1915 Unknown Detail of rear landing skid as seen from left side under wing Keuka Lake, (probably) Keuka Lake, (probably) Keuka Lake, (probably) Keuka Lake, (probably) N/A N/A Model F Model F Model F none none Unidentified crew. Unidentified crew. none View from below of in the air. Model F crew Left ¼ view of over lake. Model F crew Left ¼ view of on approach to land. Right ¼ view of in climbing left turn. Model F Model F Keuka Lake, Left ¼ view of after landing. Model F crew crew crew 8

9 (probably) 1 42 Nov 18, 1914 Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 43 Nov 20, 1914 Keuka Lake, (probably) taking off from lake. ¾ right Model K crew ¼ right view of in flight. Model K crew 1 44 Aug 22, 1915 Buffalo, ¼ right view of in flight above Niagara River Aug 22, 1915 Buffalo, Left side view of approaching touchdown on river Aug 22, 1915 Buffalo, ¼ right view of pilot and 2 passengers in 1 47 Aug 22, 1915 Buffalo, Bow view of pilot and 2 passengers on Undated, Keuka Lake, ¾ right view of on launching probably ramp. Note wheel dolly under hull. May 1, May 1, 1915 Keuka Lake, Right side view on moving away from launch ramp Jan 16, 1917 Unknown ¼ right view of taxiing on water Jan 16, 1917 Unknown ¼ right close-up view of on water with engine running Unknown Keuka Lake, Navy Hydroplane at full speed crossing bow of Penn Yann Steamer. Bow view of (probably) Hydroplane Mar 21, 1914 Curtiss factory Bow view of Curtiss built mahogany launch in cradle. Model K Model K Model K Model K Model K Model K Model K Model K N/A N/A crew crew unidentified unidentified unidentified pilot Ted Hequenberg Ted Hequenberg crew N/A 9

10 1 54 Jul 1915 Keuka Lake, (probably) Hydroplane Boat with 5 persons on board. N/A unidentified 1 55 Aug 14, 1915 Curtiss factory Glenn Curtiss plus 6 men around Hydroplane. Possibly Model E Glenn Curtiss is on left Circa 1917 Unknown ¾ left view of under HS-2L none Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 58 Dec 24, 1913 Curtiss factory Curtiss factory 1 60 Dec 1913 Keuka Lake, 1 61 Dec 1913 Keuka Lake, North Island, San Diego, CA construction. Left side view of Navy Hydroplane Boat. N/A 7 unidentified workers Wheel detail of Owl II none Propulsion system of first Model D none ¼ left view of Tadpole with lower tail configuration on shore. Shows early even wing configuration. Bow on view of Tadpole in water with engine running. Note center section of upper wing removed to decrease wing area. Bow view of in Hanger. US Army Signal Corps Aircraft # San Diego, CA Left view of on launch ramp. Second Configuration. # Undated San Diego, CA Left side view of with reduced wing area at speed on water. Experiment to learn possibilities of this configuration for training. Tadpole Tadpole Model E Model E Model E Keuka Lake, Left side view of training flight. Just Model E pilot 4 workers. Man with hat on may be Curtiss. Pilot and passenger 3 workers none crew 10

11 learning the water Undated Keuka Lake, (probably) Left rear view of cockpit area of 3 Passenger Model E 1 67 Undated Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 68 Feb 2, 1914 Keuka Lake, 1 69 Oct 2, 1915 Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 70 Oct 3, 1915 Keuka Lake, (probably) 1 71 Dec 13, 1913 Keuka Lake, (probably) An experiment to determine the effect of over-hang panels so arranged that they can be pulled down to an angle of o when at rest on the water to prevent a side gust of wind from overturning the machine. They are controlled by cables run through a lever in the {flying} boat. Bow view of at shoreline with pilot and 2 launch crew plus 3 observers. Bow close up view of. Same photo as #20. Model F Model F Model F Pilot probably Glenn Curtiss plus 2 passengers none unidentified Unknown pilot Pilot leaning on bow of Model F Unidentified but same as #69. Experimental with early hull, special panels and tail. Same photo as #61 Model E Pilot and passenger. SAN DIEGO AND OTHER CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENTS San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiments, right side Model E Glenn Curtiss San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiment, ¼ left view Model E Glenn Curtiss San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiments, left side Model E Glenn Curtiss 11

12 San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiments, ¼ right Model E Glenn Curtiss San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiments, ¼ right Model E Glenn Curtiss and assistant San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane Experiments, ¼ right Model E Glenn Curtiss Navy A San Diego, CA Cable Launch trials, ¾ left view Model E Navy A-1 5 unidentified workers 1 79 Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Early Trials, ¼ right view Model D-III Glenn Curtiss and assistant 1 80 Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Early Trials, right side view, in motion Model D-III Glenn Curtiss 1 81 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego, CA Early Trials, ¼ left view Model D-III Glenn Curtiss and 3 assistants 1 82 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego, CA Ship Trials, ¼ right view, next to Battleship USS Pennsylvania Model D-III 1 83 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego, CA Ship Trials, USS Pennsylvania, Hydroplane being raised to deck of Battleship Model D-III 1 84 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego, CA Ship Trials, USS Pennsylvania, Hydroplane on deck od Battleship. Model D-III Glenn Curtiss looking at camera 1 85 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego, CA First flight of Hydroplane to and from Battleship, USS Pennsylvania. Airplane being hauled aboard ship Feb 17, 1911 San Diego Harbor, CA 1 87 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego Harbor, CA 1 88 Feb 17, 1911 San Diego Harbor, CA First flight of Hydroplane to and from Battleship, USS Pennsylvania. Airplane being hauled aboard ship. First flight of Hydroplane to and from Battleship, USS Pennsylvania. Aircraft in water next to ship. First flight of Hydroplane to and from Battleship, USS Pennsylvania. Aircraft on Model D-III Model D-III Model D-III Model D-III next to propeller. Glenn Curtiss on top of airplane Glenn Curtiss on top of airplane Glenn Curtiss at controls of aircraft. Glenn Curtiss at controls of 12

13 deck of ship. aircraft Feb 17, 1911 San Diego Harbor, CA First flight of Hydroplane to and from Battleship, USS Pennsylvania. Aircraft on Model D-III Glenn Curtiss at controls of deck of ship Undated San Diego, CA Land version made from Model D and E components. 1/4 right 1 91 Undated Curtiss Aviation Camp, San Diego, CA Land version made from Model D and E components. 1/4 left 1 92 Feb 25, 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane on shore being worked on. ¼ right 1 93 Undated, probably Feb Undated, probably Feb Undated, probably Feb 1911 San Diego Harbor, CA San Diego Harbor, CA Hydroplane moving across water, right side Hydroplane moving across water, ¾ left Tri-Plane Tri-Plane Tri-Plane Tri-Plane Tri-Plane aircraft. Glenn Curtiss (ctr) and Lt. Theodore Spuds Ellyson, USN to his left with 3 workers. Glenn Curtiss at controls, Lt. Spuds Ellyson next to him. Unknown mechanic behind Curtiss. Unknown. Possibly Curtiss behind wing, second from right. Probably Glenn Curtiss at controls. Glenn Curtiss, pilot San Diego Harbor, CA Hydroplane in water, left side Tri-Plane Glenn Curtiss at controls with 3 assistants Probably San Land plane on dirt field, ¼ right view with Model D Hugh Robinson, 13

14 Diego, CA Front elevator and frame in place. pilot, with John Walker and Hugh Kelly Undated San Diego, CA Hydroplane in water, front Model E unidentified Probably San Diego, CA Land plane on dirt field, ¼ right view with Front elevator and frame in place. Same photo as # San Diego, CA Early showing barrels used for wheels for truck to facilitate moving over soft sand. ¼ right San Diego, CA Early showing barrels used for wheels for truck to facilitate moving over soft sand. ¼ right Note camera on or 1913 Curtiss Army Camp, San Diego, CA Model D Model E Navy C-1 Model E Navy C-1 Hugh Robinson, pilot, with John Walker and Hugh Kelly. Curtiss in cockpit with assistant. wing strut. Land plane close up 1.4 right Model D-III Curtiss with binoculars and 3 unidentified army personnel Undated Probably San Pilot Trainee at controls unidentified Unidentified Diego, CA Undated San Diego, CA Aircraft #2 in field, ¼ right Model D-III Curtiss on left with 5 unidentified army personnel Undated San Diego, CA 7 Army aircraft lined up on field, some Model D-III Unidentified HEADLESS (?) Undated San Diego, CA Aircraft with horse and rided in front. Model E - 2 Unidentified place Undated San Diego, CA Aircraft lined up with a large group of Some Model Unidentified aviators and others. E - 2 place San Diego, CA Lineup of aircraft in field Model D-III 14

15 Headless Undated San Diego, CA Pilot Trainee in dual, close up. Model D-III Unidentified San Diego, CA Pilot at controls, close up Model D or E Tom Gunn, early Chinese pilot San Diego, CA Pilot Trainee beside aircraft Unidentified Unidentified. May be Army Lt. Beck Undated San Diego, CA on cradle. Left side Model E Pilot and 4 workers Undated San Diego, CA sideways on cradle, left side Model E 4 workers ? San Diego, CA Hull of, Signal Corps No. 15, Model E right side ? San Diego, CA Hull of, Signal Corps No. 15, ¾ Model E right view from above ? San Diego, CA, Signal Corps No. 15, on cradle Model E Pilot and 4 near water, ¼ left ? San Diego, CA, SigN/Al Corps No. 15, on cradle with hanger in background, left side Probably San Diego, CA Probably San Diego, CA Aircraft in field about to be propped Aircraft in flight, left side view from below San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21, on field, ¼ left San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21, on field, partially assembled San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21, on field, right side view Model E Beachey- Curtiss Beachey- Curtiss Model G Scout Model G Scout Model G Scout workers 3 workers and observer Pilot (possibly Lincoln Beachey) and mechanic Pilot unidentified 15

16 San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21, on field, ¼ Model G right view Scout San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21, on field, Model G front view with wings loaded for towing. Scout San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 22, on field, ¼ Model G right view Scout San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21 (note on back of photo possible No, 22), After modification, left side Model G Scout San Diego, CA Aircraft, Signal Corps No. 21 (note on back of photo possible No, 22), After modification, right side Jul 15, 1914 San Diego, Ca Hydroplane on wheels in front of hanger, ¼ left Probably Keuka Hydroplane moving on water, ¼ left Lake, San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane experiments, ¼ left view in water and moving. Model G Scout Navy Model AH-4 Model E Triad Unidentified Unidentified Aircraft in flight, 1/8 right Navy AH-1 Pilot and passenger Model E San Diego, CA Aircraft in flight, right side Beachey- Curtiss San Diego, CA Aircraft in flight, right side Beachey- Curtiss Mar 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane approaching shore, right side Navy A-H Model E Pilot (probably Curtiss) and observer in water. Pilot and 2 observers by pole. Pilot and 2 observers by pole. Curtiss, pilot and 2 workers Mar 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving away, rear Navy A-H Probably Glenn 16

17 Model E Curtiss at controls San Diego, CA Pilot Trainee Unidentified unidentified San Diego, CA Pilot Trainee Unidentified Unidentified Undated Probably San Pilot with Aircraft, ¼ left view Model D Unidentified Diego, CA headless Undated Probably San Diego, CA Pilot Trainee Unidentified Appears to be same pilot as in #138 above Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving on water, ¼ right view Model D-III Glenn Curtiss, pilot Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving on water, front Model D-III Glenn Curtiss, pilot San Diego, CA Hydroplane on water, approaching camera Model D? Unidentified San Diego, CA Army Camp Model D? Unidentified Undated San Diego, CA Airplane taking off, ¼ left Triplane Pilot Feb 25, 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane on shore, ¼ left Triplane San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane experiments. Aircraft in Model E Curtiss, pilot flight San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane experiments. Aircraft in Model E Curtiss, pilot motion on water, right side ? San Diego, CA Aircraft in field with 2 horsemen in front. Model D-III Unidentified Undated San Diego, CA Pilot trainee, probably Army. Model E 2 Unidentified place San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane experiments. Aircraft in Model E Curtiss, pilot motion on water, left side San Diego, CA Early Hydroplane experiments. Aircraft in Model E Curtiss, pilot motion on water, ¾ right Feb 25, 1911 San Diego, CA Aircraft without front wheel, ¼ left view Triad Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving on water, left side Triad unidentified Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane taking off from water, ¼ right Triad unidentified 17

18 1 155 Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving on water, ¼ right Triad unidentified Feb 1911 San Diego, CA Hydroplane moving on water, ¾ left Triad unidentified Undated North Island,, Signal Corps No. 15, on Model E 5 unidentified San Diego, CA Undated North Island, San Diego, CA cradle, front, Signal Corps No. 15, on cradle. Close up ¼ right view with mechanic cranking engine. Model E Pilot, Mechanic and 5 workers Undated Army Camp, San Aviation Camp Unidentified Diego, CA Undated San Diego, CA Soldier in front of hanger Unidentified ? San Diego, CA, Signal Corps No. 15, with 2 Model E Unidentified pilots, front view from above ? San Diego, CA, Signal Corps No. 15, with 2 Model E Unidentified pilots, ¼ left view from above Undated San Diego, CA Hydroplane in air, left side view Model E Glenn Curtiss Navy AH Undated San Diego, CA Hydroplane in air, front view, distant Model E Glenn Curtiss Navy AH 2 1 Jun 27, 1914 Hull, 4 workers 2 2 Jul 8, 1914 Detail of Hull on Rollers Unfinished on display for visitors Engine Testing Rig on trailer. Test rig for engines Group of men in front of Engine Test Rig Model H Unidentified 5 unidentified George Hallet (mechanic) on ground at left, Lt. John C. Porte (pilot) on ground 18

19 third from left and others. 2 6 Jul 10, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 7 Jul 10, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 8 Jul 10, Jul 14, Probably Jul Prob Jul 15, Jul 15, Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 14 Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, in water, ¼ right Testing Engines on in the water, 3/8 left with Large Sponson. Compass and Airspeed Indicator. Tachometer Bow sponsons and support cradle, ¼ left Bow sponsons and support cradle, front tied up, 3/8 left This flying boat had third engine as twin engine was not capable of lifting weight necessary for trans-oceanic flight. drifting, ¼ right #2 George C. Hallet at left and one unidentified. Probably Hallet in cockpit and same unidentified assistant as seen in #6 above. George C. Hallet standing on sponson. Hallet, in dark shirt and unidentified (possibly Porte) and 2 in water. 3 unidentified workers and spectators on beach Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, drifting, ¼ right Hallet with back 19

20 to camera and swimmer Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, Close up of from in front. Hallet on top of wing and assistant behind right 2 17 Oct 1, Oct 1, Oct 21, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 20 Oct 21, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 21 Nov 5, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 22 Nov 5, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 23 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 24 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 25 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, Wing frame for 2 nd Wing frame for 2nd 2 nd under construction under tent. 2nd under construction under tent. Model K in front of II, left side Model K in front of II, left side Appears to be same photo as #21 above. Hull of one of the small s, left side Hull of one of the small s, rear Hull of one of the small s, left side #2 #2 #2 #2 Model K Model K (small) (small) engine. Unidentified worker Unidentified worker Unidentified worker none 20

21 (small) 2 26 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, Hull of one of the small s, ¼ right (small) 2 27 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 28 Dec 1, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 29 Jan 2, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 30 Jan 2, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 31 Jan 2, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 32 Jan 2, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 33 Jul 8, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 34 Jul 8, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 35 Jul 15, 1914 Lake Keuka, 3 s under tent. Small s in front and rear. Model K in middle. 3 s under tent. Small s in front and rear. Model K in middle. Crating of small. Crating of small. Crating of small. Crating of small. on rollers, front view from ground level. showing Olmstead Propellers, ¾ right with Bow Sponson, front Model K, 2 s (small) Model K, 2 s (small), small, small, small, small Unidentified worker 2 unidentified workers 2 unidentified workers 2 unidentified workers 3 unidentified workers 3 unidentified workers Bearded man possibly Alexander Graham Bell. 21

22 Electric Tachometer mounted in cockpit Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, being serviced 2 38 Jul 22, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 39 Jul 23, 1914 Lake Keuka, 2 40 Sep 4, Sep 4, Sep 29, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 1, Oct 1, Oct 20, 1914 in water, right side view 3 engine taking off, left side Structural support with cable. Detail of structural support Tachometer and electric test motor Tachometer with electric motor running, Wing structure for 2nd Wing structure for 2nd Wing structure for 2nd Crate for Probably Probably #2 #2 #2 (small) 2 workers, pilot(?) and 2 young boys. Worker in right wing Unidentified pilot, probably Porte. Unidentified worker 5 unidentified 22

23 2 48 Oct 20, 1914 Crate for being towed. 6 unidentified (small) 2 49 Oct 20, 1914 Crate for (small) 9 unidentified workers 2 50 Dec 1, 1914 under construction, ¼ right view 2 51 Dec 1, Jan 2, Curtiss Machine Shop, 2 54 Aug 23, Mar 7, Undated Curtiss Factory, Curtiss Factory, 2 58 Mar 27, 1914 Curtiss Factory, 2 59 Circa 1912 Curtiss Factory, (small) 2 small Hulls (small) Crating small, ¼ right (small) View of machine shop interior. Probably Glenn Curtiss Fuel tank for Unidentified worker Crated machines for express shipment from Hammondsport Small being fitted with VX engine. (small) Moving parts for 2 unidentified workers Construction of Hull showing diagon/al inner skin and cloth being applied. Stress test on wing. Model D 23

24 2 60 Circa 1912 Curtiss Factory, Stress Test on wing. Model D Unidentified worker San Diego, CA Signal Corps Airplane #22, left side view Model H Unidentified Lake Keuka, 2 63 Jan 2, 1915 Lake Keuka, 2 64 Apr 7, 1915 Lake Keuka, 2 65 Apr 7, 1915 Lake Keuka, 2 66 Apr 8, 1915 Lake Keuka, 2 67 Apr 9, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 68 Apr 9, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 69 Aug 21, 1915 Curtiss Factory, from above. Hydroplane attachment and transport carriage. Model R 2 unidentified Airplane on frozen lake, left side view Model R 4 unidentified Partially assembled late model variant. Model R Unidentified worker Model R variant ¾ left view from above Model R 7 unidentified workers Model R variant right side view Model R 4 unidentified workers and 3 observers in background VX engine in Model R variant Model R VX engine in Model R variant Model R none Inside of factory showing Model R variants under construction, early stage Model R 2 70 Aug 21, 1915 Curtiss Factory, Inside of factory showing Model R variants Model R 24

25 under construction, late stage, ¾ right view of fuselages Aug 21, 1915 Curtiss Factory, Inside of factory showing Model R variants under construction, late stage, ¾ left view of fuselages. Model R 2 72 Aug 22, 1915 Curtiss Factory, 2 73 Jul 8, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 74 Jul 8, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 75 Aug 20, 1914 Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, 2 79 Mar 14, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 79 Mar 14, 1914 Keuka Lake, Inside of factory showing Model R variants under construction, late stage, 7/8 left view of fuselages. Hydroplane moving across water, ¼ left Model R Navy AH-4 2 unidentified crew Hydroplane on carriage, ¾ left Navy AH-4 3 workers Plane on field beside lake, ¼ left Model D Unknown pilot Hydroplane at shore, front First aircraft with dual controls. Experimental Hydroplane on field, left side Model E trainer Unidentified 2 unknown crew Hydroplane on shore, right side Model D III Experimental Hydroplane on the ice, right side Testing Balancing Device between wings. Experimental Hydroplane on the ice, right side Testing Balancing Device between wings. Unidentified Unidentified Pilot Pilot 25

26 2 80 Undated Keuka Lake, Hydroplane at shoreline, left side view, with freak stabilizer brought in for testing Model D 2 81 Mar 7, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 82 Jul 20, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 83 Sep 11, 1915 Keuka Lake, 2 84 Undated Keuka Lake, 2 85 Apr 12, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 86 Apr 22, 1914 Keuka Lake, 2 87 Undated Curtiss Factory, 2 88 Undated Probably Curtiss Factory, Hydroplane on the ice, ¼ right Model D Pilot Hydroplane (dual control) at shoreline, ¼ right Model D William S. Lucky and 3 workers Pilot Hydroplane on the beach, 1/8 right Model E Pilot Hydroplane (dual control) lifting off from lake, ¼ right Experimental Hydroplane, 3 pontoons, achieved 45mph. Experimental hydroplane with 3 pontoons, not a flying model, ¼ left view on shore.. Model E 2 pilots Experimental Glenn Curtiss on left plus 5 workers/observers N/A 6 cylinder crankshaft N/A Harry Genung 6 cylinder Curtiss engine installed in automobile Unknown Curtiss V-8 OXX Model O engine on display for Aeronautical Show in Unknown Curtiss V-8 OXX Model O engine on display for Aeronautical Show in 1912, end N/A N/A N/A 26

27 view Unknown Curtiss V-8 OXX Model O engine on display for Aeronautical Show in 1912, side N/A 2 92 Aug 12, 1915 Unknown Curtiss 8 cylinder Model VX engine N/A 2 93 Aug 12, 1915 Unknown Curtiss 8 cylinder Model VX engine N/A Keuka Lake, Scout Signal Corps No. 21, front view beside hangers. Model G Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Belmont Park, Scout Signal Corps No. 21, 1/4 right Model G Scout in flight Model G Pilot Scout in flight Model G Pilot Monoplane in front of hanger, ¼ right Curtiss Gordon Bennett Monoplane Unknown Biplane in field, ¼ left Baldwin Bi- Plane Keuka Lake, Hydroplane landing on lake following Model D bombing of dummy battleship from 900 altitude, ¼ left Keuka Lake, Keuka Lake, Prototype Hydro attachment, aircraft lifting off, left side Mechanics working of hydro attachment prototype, front Model R Model R Eugene Ely, USN Thomas C. Baldwin Glenn Curtiss Pilot 5 unidentified, possibly Curtiss 27

28 in Bowler hat Undated Probably Aircraft in field, right side Model R Aug 18, 1915 Unknown Aircraft with midwing stabilizers and engine running, ¼ left Model R variant Pilot Jan 16, 1917 Unknown Two place biplane on field, left side Model R-4 Pilot Unknown Two place hydroplane moving on water, ¼ Model R 2 pilots left variant San Diego, CA Cable Launch Trials Model E Navy A San Diego, CA Cable Launch Trials Model E Navy A Undated Probably Hydroplane on cradle. Navy AH-4 Worker Plane on field, ¼ right Model D Lincoln Beachey Unknown Dirigible Signal Corps No. 1 in flight, right side Curtiss Baldwin 2 crew Unknown Dirigible Signal Corps No. 1 in flight, right side Probably San Diego, CA Mar 1914 Keuka Lake, Mar 1914 Keuka Lake, Bi-plane on field, ¼ left First with front elevator removed. Experimental Hydroplane with mid wing stabilizers on ice, right side Experimental Hydroplane with mid wing stabilizers on shore, left side Dirigible Curtiss Baldwin Dirigible Model D Semi- Headless 2 crew plus spectators Pilot Experimental Pilot Experimental Worker 28

29 2 116 Undated Keuka Lake, First Dual Control Hydroplane, front Model E 2 pilots Unknown Douglas round the world flyers Person standing with paper appears to be Edward, Duke of Windsor Unknown Throw over control, apparently to allow Model D? Unknown control wheel to be moved to other seat May 23, View of Curtiss Factory N/A Mar 7, 1914 Horse sled moving Express Shipment N/A Unidentified Apr 20, 1915 Probably Wood samples for testing N/A May 17, 1915 Probably Wood samples for testing N/A Undated Probably May 5, 1915 Probably Aug 22, 1915 Probably Curtiss 6 cylinder Model S engine with propeller Curtiss 8 cylinder Model XV engine on test stand Curtiss 8 cylinder Model XV engine on test stand Circa 1915 Unknown Two pages from book. Title Aerial Navigation showing Figured 37 and 39. N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 workers 29

30 2 127 Circa 1915 Unknown Two drawings of engine (V-8?) with N/A propeller Circa 1915 Unknown Sketch of Schroder flying machine wing N/A and flight control configuration Circa 1915 Unknown Sketch of Glenn Curtiss aircraft and Photo N/A of Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station, Newport News, VA Circa 1915 Probably Photos of small parts testing room and N/A Model V-2 engine Circa 1915 Unknown 2 Patent sketches of Curtiss Flying N/A Machines. One is June Bug, which appears on page 109 of Hell-Rider to King of the Air by Kirk House. The other is a, probably Model F or K Circa 1915 Unknown 2 photos. 1. A.G. Bell patent for Electric N/A telegraphy. 2. Canoe Machine Circa 1915 Unknown Two composite photos of Famous Inventors N/A 30