Smith family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2530

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes articles of incorporation, correspondence, course outlines and other documents for the Pacific School of Engineering, 1930; stock offers and lesson materials for the Rankin School of Flying, 1927-1928; articles of incorporation and miscellanea for Smith Aeroplane Co.; investment speculation information, 1923-1934; and miscellaneous materials, 1934-1937. Also included are Smith family correspondence and miscellanea, 1863-1939, consisting of original documents as well as photocopies of photographs and papers; a stencil for plane insignia; plans for a student plane, 1931; and plans for Smith Auto Electric Elevator Co., ca. 1920.

Dates

Creation: 1863-1939

Creator

Smith family (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 document case and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Basil Burton Smith, Percy Barrett Smith, and Dexter R. Smith were inventors, designers, and owners of the Pacific School of Engineering, Smith Aeroplane Co., Rankin School of Flying, and Smith Auto Electric Elevator Co. of Portland, Oregon. Collection includes articles of incorporation, correspondence, course outlines, and other documents for the Pacific School of Engineering, 1930; stock offers and lesson materials for the Rankin School of Flying, 1927-1928; articles of incorporation and miscellanea for Smith Aeroplane Co.; Smith family correspondence and miscellanea; plans for a student plane, 1931; and plans for Smith Auto Electric Elevator Co., ca. 1920.