Research Projects, 1936-53

File — Box: 40, Folder: 1-6

Identifier: VII

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

March 24, 1942 - To M. S. Viteles from Captain A. W. Radford who wants to develop a manual for the Bureau of Aeronautics, United States Navy, that is similar to the basic flight maneuvers manual developed by the National Research Committee for Aeronautics. Captain Radford also wants the committee to nominate an investigator trained in compiling this type of manual to undertake the preparation of one for the navy.
August 2, 1944 - To Brimhall from Halbert L. Dunn who is pleased Brimhall has offered to write an article for Estadistica. Dunn suggests that his article be on post-war accident statistics or pilot selection statistics.
September 28, 1944 - To Arthur Sweetser from Brimhall requesting the references for a quotation written in Aviation Medicine in the A. E. F. Brimhall needs this information in connection with the accident study the CAA is making.
April 13, 1951 - To Brimhall from F. B. Lee, deputy administrator for Program Planning, CAA, expressing his regrets at having to accept Brimhall's resignation as director of research for the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
January 17, 1952 - To Brimhall from Alfred Hand. Brimhall's nomination for the Exceptional Service Award of the Secretary of Commerce (Gold Medal) was approved by the Department of Commerce. Brimhall received his award from Secretary of Commerce Sawyer, February 19, 1952.

Dates

1936-53

Conditions Governing Access

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