<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=aviation&output=rss2 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:03:57 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Biplane]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/75582

Title

Biplane

Description

Biplane with open cockpit, single engine in open field. Airplane flown by Billy Robinson, early Grinnell (Iowa) aviator.

Creator

Unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane14

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
6253413262005_34258262005aeroplane14.jpg
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Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:49:16 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson's monoplane in front of hangar]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/75580

Title

Billy Robinson's monoplane in front of hangar

Description

Billy Robinson's monoplane next to his hangar in west Grinnell. The hangar was later transported in three parts to the Ben and Harold Buck farm west of Grinnell in Jasper County. (Description taken from Grinnell Then and Now published by the Grinnell Herald-Register)

Creator

Unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane22

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
8593613262005_36258262005aeroplane22.jpg
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Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:38:38 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson's airplane and onlookers]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/75575

Title

Billy Robinson's airplane and onlookers

Description

Men in suits and hats gathered around Billy Robinson's airplane on grass field. Workman appears to be adjusting wing structure. Skids are utilized as part of wheel base.

Creator

Unknown

Date

1913-10

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 16 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane5

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004
8283713262005_37258262005aeroplane5.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:53:49 +0000
<![CDATA[Biplane at fairgrounds]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/70417

Title

Biplane at fairgrounds

Description

Biplane parked in front of tent and empty grandstand with unknown man posing in front of airplane.

Creator

Unknown

Date

1913

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane19

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
8593513262005_35258262005aeroplane19.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:00:45 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson piloting monoplane]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69438

Title

Billy Robinson piloting monoplane

Description

Billy Robinson in cockpit of parked monoplane. Airplane is parked facing a fence and the right wheel appears to be in a deep rut in the ground.

Creator

unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

Robinson

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
7184213262005_42258262005Robinson.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:22:10 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson with passenger in cockpit]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69437

Title

Billy Robinson with passenger in cockpit

Description

Billy Robinson with unknown passenger in cockpit of his monoplane with radial engine. Partial view of wagon in background.

Creator

unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane9

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
7653813262005_38258262005aeroplane9.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:46:34 +0000
<![CDATA[Radial engine and propeller]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69436

Title

Radial engine and propeller

Description

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

Unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

propellor

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
2654113262005_41258262005propellor.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 08:46:29 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson carrying the mail]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69434

Title

Billy Robinson carrying the mail

Description

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

Unknown

Date

1913-10

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

mail-aeroplane

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid -Collection 25, Box 2
9213913262005_39258262005mail-aeroplane.jpg
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Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:23:20 +0000
<![CDATA[Billy Robinson inspecting control lever]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69433

Title

Billy Robinson inspecting control lever

Description

Billy Robinson standing in front of early biplane, inspecting a control lever.

Creator

Unknown

Date

ca. 1915

Contributor

Smith, Robert D

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 20 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

man-with-aeroplane

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid -Collection 25, Box 2
7504013262005_40258262005man-with-aeroplane.jpg
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Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:12:06 +0000
<![CDATA[W. C. Robinson's monoplane]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69432

Title

W. C. Robinson's monoplane

Description

Postcard showing side view of Billy Robinson's monoplane. Corn field and fence in background. Back of postcard: Iowa Calendar Co., Marshalltown.

Creator

Unknown

Date

May 3, 2004

Contributor

Smith, Robert D.

Rights

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

1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

Type

Still image; photograph

File Name

Robinson's-monoplane

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

Contact information.

Contact Grinnell Public Library http://www.grinnell.lib.ia.us

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
9684113262005_41258262005Robinson's-monoplane.jpg
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Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:59:47 +0000