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Papers of Charles Ulm, 1920-1984 (bulk 1920-1936) [manuscript]
Bib ID 4329793
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Ulm, C. T. P. (Charles Thomas Phillippe), 1897-1934
Access Conditions Available for research. Not for loan. 
Description [1920-1984] 
0.15 m. (1 box) 
Summary

Various papers including "Freedom of Airport", New Plymouth Airport Board presented to Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles T.P. Ulm; envelope addressed to Ulm via 'first official air mail - Australia to New Zealand (customs stamps and postage stamps); "Prospectus of Australian National Airways Limited"; press cuttings and leaflets; "official programme - Aerial Derby Meeting", 1920; various single pieces of correspondence from John Ulm (1984), Ross Smith (1919) and W. Kingsford Smith (1935-1936).

Biography/History Charles Ulm was a pioneer Australian aviator. Ulm is best known for his partnership with Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, and was Kingsford Smith's copilot on many of his famous flights, including the 1928 first crossing of the Pacific. Ulm was the "business brains" in the partnership, and acquired the funding necessary for the journey. Ulm was also Kingsford Smith's partner in the failed Australian National Airways. (Wikipedia) 
Notes

Manuscript reference no.: MS 10064.

Related Material Papers of Charles Ulm, 1934-1951; Located at; National Library of Australia Manuscript collection MS 215.  Papers of Charles and John Ulm, 1803-2000; Located at; National Library of Australia Manuscript collection MS 9923.  Charles Ulm national aviation collection; Located at; National Library of Australia Pictorial Section PIC 8392/1-423. 
Subjects Ulm, C. T. P. - (Charles Thomas Phillippe), - 1897-1934 - Archives.  |  Australian National Airways - Archives.  |  Air pilots - Australia - Archives.
Occupation Aviators.
Other Authors Ulm, John, 1921-  |  Smith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922  |  Kingsford Smith, Wilfrid

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