Correspondence of Octave Chanute.

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1888-1910.
Description:	1 online resource (12 manuscripts) : illustrations.
Language:	English
Series:	Smithsonian collections online : evolution of flight, 1784-1991 Smithsonian collections online : evolution of flight, 1784-1991.
Subject:	Chanute, Octave, -- 1832-1910 -- Correspondence. Chanute, Octave, -- 1832-1910. Aeronautics -- United States -- History -- Sources. Aeronautics. United States. History. Records and correspondence. Sources.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10511264

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Notes:	Date range of documents: 1888-1910. Reproduction of the original from the Smithsonian Libraries, National Air and Space Museum Library.
Summary:	This collection features the personal letters, professional correspondence, and telegrams of Octave Chanute. A French-born American, Chanute gained prominence as a civil engineer before retiring to become an aviation enthusiast and hobbyist, holding several U.S. patents for flying machines and components. From the early 1890s until his death in 1910, Chanute corresponded with enthusiasts, scientists, and "experimenters" around the globe on the latest findings in aeronautics. He collaborated with some of them on their published writings and offered encouragement to others through their failings or frustrations. In 1894 Chanute published a set of writings about aviation titled Progress in Flying Machines, which quickly became influential among enthusiasts. Letters to Chanute from hobbyists and scientists alike expressing opinions and editorial feedback on his publication can be found in this collection.

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