2 10 38 https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/e210754fcd505d2cbd71ce57fed29714.jpg ad8bde32acee1f24dea1e1ae3d453e36 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 471 Height 638 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. propellor2 Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Radial engine and propeller, close-up Subject The topic of the resource Propellers, Aerial Air-engines Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Duplicate of the radial motor and propeller destroyed when Billy Robinson crashed. This motor was built by the Dodge Tool company, a Grinnell enterprise headed by W. S. Dodge, following Robinson's plans and drawings. It is currently on display at the Grinnell Regional Airport and Billy C. Robinson Field. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 13 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. aeroplane20 Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Above Chatham Subject The topic of the resource Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Airplanes Aviation Transportation Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Water towers Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson making a cross country flight in his biplane. Photo taken in Canada. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-10-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/582adc74f85317eceef22e976f112b3a.jpg c0e1ed6330c4f5d5bf8f46e28542a661 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 394 Height 630 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. Billy Robinson Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library @ www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Box 2 : Collection 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Subject The topic of the resource Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Description An account of the resource Grinnell aviator, born September 24, 1884 in Redfield, South Dakota. Died in plane crash March 11, 1916 attempting to break the existing American altitude record of 17,000 feet. Robinson had previously attained an altitude of 14,000 feet. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ;15 x 10 cm; jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource still image; studio portraits https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/4e480f942b2e24eed3ceeb6267c5b0f9.jpg 297e2e196d59059687c1c46d4f7d7c1d Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 600 Height 516 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. mail-aeroplane Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid -Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson carrying the mail Subject The topic of the resource Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Air mail service Letter carriersAir pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson, airmail carrier, between Montreal and Ottawa. Unknown man in suit and hat is either handing the mail to Robinson or receiving it from Robinson. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/d3057e2b8ddc7beea2a94a84a4ce5ef2.jpg 15cc4c1e96713ff7072c58ee7e2cfa6d Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 600 Height 406 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. aeroplane18 Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid -Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson flying biplane Subject The topic of the resource Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Airplanes Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson in flight over grass field with tree and spectators in background of photograph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived D. Garland Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/7889cd8d452004b09e309522d23d9fb3.jpg 363b28c4501f72e392b3108df59d330f Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 478 Height 630 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. man-in-airplane Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson in a Nieuport French airplane Subject The topic of the resource Airplanes Aviation TransportationAir pilots -- Iowa -- GrinnellRobinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Description An account of the resource While taking flying lessons in Chicago, Robinson flew this Nieuport French airplane with a 60-horsepower Anzani rotary engine of Italian design with a tractor movement. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now, Grinnell Herald-Register) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/f74a7bf9b5032b528eeacce21b15517f.jpg 3af5acd766ca4430571dc4ad2ff336e0 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 600 Height 506 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. Robinson-in-aeroplane Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson in biplane Subject The topic of the resource Airplanes Aviation Transportation Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson piloting biplane while other men refuel. Location: Lachine, Canada on October 8, 1913. Wheel base of airplane is on skids. Fuel cans nearby. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-10-08 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/d9fbf4da79e961e5a8afb80a8aa2b53c.jpg 408c9f8f58af6d43b075a954915806a9 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 486 Height 630 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. man-with-aeroplane Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid -Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson inspecting control lever Subject The topic of the resource Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Airplanes Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson standing in front of early biplane, inspecting a control lever. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 20 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/84fe319d43dfd389635949d9e7afcb34.jpg 099edb2c7e9bd4e59330c57882b2577b Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 600 Height 416 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson piloting his monoplane Subject The topic of the resource Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916 Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell; Airplanes; Aviation; Transportation; Airplanes Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson in his monoplane with radial engine and parasol-type wings. On October 17, 1914, Robinson set a new American record in his plane for a non-stop flight, flying 370 miles in four hours, 44 minutes, from Des Moines to Kentland, Ind., carrying mail in what may have been the second authorized mail delivery in the United States. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now, a Grinnell Herald-Register publication) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Child Art Rooms (Grinnell, Ia.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. aeroplane6 Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 150 dpi resolution Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid: Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson piloting his monoplane Subject The topic of the resource Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916Air pilots -- Iowa -- GrinnellAirplanes Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson in his monoplane with radial engine and parasol-type wings. On October 17, 1914, Robinson set a new American record in his plane for a non-stop flight, flying 370 miles in four hours, 44 minutes, from Des Moines to Kentland, Ind., carrying mail in what may have been the second authorized mail delivery in the United States. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now, a Grinnell Herald-Register publication) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Child Art Rooms (Grinnell, Ia.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm. ; jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource still image; studio portraits https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/fe480420a3ab93e6d032f709347d6b9b.jpg 41e4804c9ca1f3fa999e960faa4643d9 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 600 Height 512 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 https://www.iowaheritage.org/files/original/fc902ee9f289069c503461159680edc0.jpg d14228a2eb45f454a3b0ea40eb9c69b9 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 598 Height 489 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson Heritage Digital Photo Exhibit Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson was Grinnell's Pioneer Aviator. William C. Robinson came to live in Grinnell, at the age of 12, in 1896. He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine. In 1911, with the help of Charles Hink, Robinson constructed a 60 horse power radial motor for his monoplane. In 1914 he set a record for non-stop flight, carrying mail from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana. Robinson perished, while flying his biplane, attempting to set an altitude record on March 11, 1916. For more information, go to: http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/heritage.htm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Drake Community Library, Grinnell Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. File Name Name of digital file where digitized documents are stored. children-aeroplane2 Repository Name of the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Grinnell Public Library Archives Repository Collection Name of Collection within the owning Institution's Repository where the original materials are stored. Billy Robinson Collection Digital Reproduction Information Information about the creation of the digital file such as equipment used, size, etc. 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 16 cm. Contact information. Contact information for purchase, permission to copy or view, etc. Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us Digital item created Date, person, institution, etc. - describing the digitized item. May 3, 2004 Notes Explanatory material of any nature. Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billy Robinson with Canadian school children and biplane Subject The topic of the resource School children Robinson, Billy, 1884-1916Airplanes Air pilots -- Iowa -- Grinnell Aviation Transportation Description An account of the resource Billy Robinson in Montreal, Canada, with a biplane built by the National Airplane Co. and Canadian school children. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now published by the Grinnell Herald-Register) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1915 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smith, Robert D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This digital image may be used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of Grinnell Public Library. See http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us/files/copyright.htm Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 16 cm. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image