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Atwood, John L. (b. 1904)<\/h3>\n

Business Executive<\/h4>\n

The Story of North American Aviation, Inc.<\/cite> 1967.<\/h5>\n

President, North American Aviation, Inc. After doing design work for Douglas
\nAircraft in its early years, Mr. Atwood became Chief Engineer for North American
\nAviation, Inc., in 1934. He later became Vice–President and in 1948 was named
\nPresident. Mr. Atwood relates the story of North American: its formation as a
\nholding company; forced alteration of its structure in 1934; its reconstitution,
\nled by General Motors until the end of World War II; and its production of military
\naircraft during World War II.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College and Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ballou, John McKnight (b. 1891)<\/h3>\n

Aviation Engineer<\/h4>\n

Pioneer Aviation Engineer<\/cite>. 1963.<\/h5>\n

Mr. Ballou designed the first practical variable pitch aircraft propeller and
\ndesigned and constructed the original Caltech aerodynamic balance. This interview
\nemphasizes his knowledge of experiments with aircraft during the first quarter
\nof the twentieth century.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College and Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness <\/cite>(Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jackman, Kenneth (b. 1906)<\/h3>\n

Engineer<\/h4>\n

Thirty Years of Progress in Aeronautical Engineering and Testing<\/cite>. 1963.<\/h5>\n

Chief of Engineering Test Laboratories, General Dynamics in Pomona (California).
\nIn 1931 commenced working for Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (now General Dynamics).
\nMainly describes testing methods used and progress made in these methods. Also
\ntalks of contribution of some of the pioneers at Consolidated.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marriott, Joseph S. (b. 1895)<\/h3>\n

Aeronautics Consultant<\/h4>\n

Safety Regulations and Air Traffic Control<\/cite>. 1962.<\/h5>\n

Relates his experiences as aviation instructor during World War One and barnstorming
\nexhibitions and Air Corps Reserve service after the war. In 1927 he became associated
\nwith the Aeronautics Branch of the Department of Commerce, continuing as it became
\nthe Civil Aeronautics Board (1935) and then the Federal Aviation Agency (1958).
\nDiscusses safety regulations and air traffic control for passenger aircraft.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Millar, Richard (b. 1899)<\/h3>\n

Business Executive<\/h4>\n

A Career in Aircraft<\/cite>. 1963.<\/h5>\n

Served on first board of directors of Douglas Aircraft. In 1939 became General
\nManager of Vultee Aircraft, Inc. and later president. Describes his relation to
\nevents surrounding expansion of the aircraft industry: growth of Douglas; affiliation
\nof Douglas with Northrop; years at Vultee and financial and corporate relationships
\nof other aircraft companies.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ogden, Henry (b. 1900)<\/h3>\n

Business Executive<\/h4>\n

First Around-the-World and Aircraft Producer<\/cite>. 1963.<\/h5>\n

Describes career in Army Air Service (1919-1926), when he was a member of the
\nfirst around-the-world flight team, and operating a small aircraft company. Tells
\nof his work as a vice president in Lockheed Aircraft Service Corporation; head
\nof overseas re-assembly division (1939-1946) in British Isles; association with
\nplants at Pyote, Texas and Burbank and Ontario, California.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Raymond, Arthur E. (b. 1899)<\/h3>\n

Aeronautical Engineer<\/h4>\n

Engineer of the DC Series<\/cite>. 1964.<\/h5>\n

Reflects on his engineering career with Douglas Aircraft Company from 1925
\nuntil 1960, serving as Chief Engineer as then Vice President of Engineering. He
\nwas mainly involved with the development of commercial aircraft and chiefly responsible
\nfor the Douglas DC Series. Emphasizes design and production of military and commercial
\nplanes.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sebold, Raymond (b. 1906)<\/h3>\n

Aeronautical Engineer<\/h4>\n

Aeronautical Engineer<\/cite>. 1962.<\/h5>\n

Vice President of Engineering, Consolidated Aircraft (General Dynamics). Discusses
\nhe entire career spent with Consolidated Aircraft. Principally deals with construction
\nof various aircraft, such as the Commodore, the Coronado, the Catalina, the Fleet,
\nthe B17, B24, B29, B32, B36, and the Mach 2, and wartime production.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Squier, Carl (b. 1893)<\/h3>\n

Business Executive<\/h4>\n

Lockheed Aircraft<\/cite>. 1962.<\/h5>\n

Vice President in charge of sales, Lockheed Aircraft. Describes service in
\nAir Force during World War I and the construction and development of such early
\nairplanes as the Miss America, the Eastman Flying Boat, and the Lockheed Vega.
\nTells of his work as General Manager of Lockheed and the difficult days when the
\ncompany went through receivership. He mentions the activities of some of Lockheed’s
\nkey personnel and lists what he considers Lockheed’s outstanding achievements.\n<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wolfe, Thomas (b. 1901)<\/h3>\n

Civil Servant<\/h4>\n

Aircraft Administrator<\/cite>. 1963.<\/h5>\n

Tells of work for National Air Transport in developing its air mail service,
\nfor United, for Pan American, and for Pacific Aeromotive. Observations about passenger
\nload after the introduction of jets and relative volume of government and private
\nmaintenance and manufacture of aircraft.<\/p>\n

Interviewer: John B. Rae, Professor of History, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont
\nGraduate School. This interview was conducted in conjunction with the writing
\nof Professor Rae’s book Climb to Greatness<\/cite> (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT
\nPress, 1968).<\/p>\n

Restricted<\/strong> Interview. Top of page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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