<![CDATA[Iowa Heritage Digital Collections]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?collection=108&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&sort_dir=d&output=rss2 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:00:32 +0000 publications@silo.lib.ia.us (Iowa Heritage Digital Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![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
<![CDATA[Robinson Flying]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69431

Title

Robinson Flying

Description

Billy Robinson piloting airplane.

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 ; 9 x 14 cm.

Type

Still image; photograph

File Name

aeroplane11

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
7033313262005_33258262005aeroplane11.jpg
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Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:45:05 +0000
<![CDATA[Rear view of plane entering hangar]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/75576

Title

Rear view of plane entering hangar

Description

Rear view of Billy Robinson's monoplane in front of open hangar.

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 ; 21 x 26 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane21

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
6253613262005_36258262005aeroplane21.jpg
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Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:30:45 +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[Radial engine and propeller]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69405

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

Unknown

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

Digital item created

May 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
2654113262005_41258262005propellor.jpg
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Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:58:24 +0000
<![CDATA[Postcard of Billy Robinson's monoplane]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69406

Title

Postcard of Billy Robinson's monoplane

Description

Postcard of Billy Robinson's monoplane on grass airstrip.

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 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

aeroplane13

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
2963413262005_34258262005aeroplane13.jpg
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Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:50:28 +0000
<![CDATA[Monoplane]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69393

Title

Monoplane

Description

Postcard of Billy Robinson's monoplane positioned on grass airstrip ; open cockpit, with wire structure supporting wings.

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 postcard : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm.

Type

Still image; postcards

File Name

aeroplane12

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
783413262005_33258262005aeroplane12.jpg
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Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:55:12 +0000
<![CDATA[Letter delivered by Billy Robinson]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69389

Title

Letter delivered by Billy Robinson

Description

Photostatic copy of original letter delivered by Billy Robinson on his famous cross country flight from Des Moines to Kentland, Indiana on October 17, 1914. Letter is addressed to Mr. L.A. (Dr. Louis) Hopkins, Chicago, Illinois, brother of the famous Harry Hopkins. In this flight, Robinson set a record for continuous flight which stood for several years.

Creator

unknown

Date

1914

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 26 cm; jpeg.

Type

still image

File Name

airmail-letter

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
03913262005_38258262005airmail-letter.jpg
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Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:06:21 +0000
<![CDATA[Grinnell Aeroplane Company stock certificate]]> https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/69402

Title

Grinnell Aeroplane Company stock certificate

Description

A stock certificate for one share in the Grinnell Aeroplane Company purchased by James Buswell with a par value of $50 per share. Certificate is signed by L. Braude, president and Harold L. Beyer, secretary.

Creator

Unknown

Date

March 23, 1916

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 ; cm.

Type

Still image

File Name

man-in-airplane

Repository

Grinnell Public Library Archives

Repository Collection

Billy Robinson Collection

Digital Reproduction Information

150 dpi resolution

Digital item created

My 3, 2004

Notes

Finding Aid - Collection 25, Box 2
2504313262005_43258262005stock-certificate.jpg
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Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:06:01 +0000
<![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