Word: aero
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Through the influence of those who are members of the society, the Engineering School has been persuaded to consider in its future expansion the establishment of practical courses in aero-mechanics. In its attempt to establish the practicability and security of the aeroplane, the Association has furthermore secured the financial backing of the largest American manufacturers of flying machines. In its purpose the Association merits the support of all the colleges, and the activity of the University society should be given the fullest co-operation by the students...
...last two days, March 12 and 13, of the Aero Show, which opens in New York City on Saturday, there will be held a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Intercollegiate Flying Association, when the rules governing the intercollegiate air race on May 7 and 8 will be discussed and formulated. Squads of possible contestants will be nominated, financial matters determined, and duties assigned to the various officers. A report will also be made on plans for seaplane races. Three delegates from each of the universities in the Association will attend the meeting. The University will be represented...
This evening at the Copley-Plaza, the Aero Club of Massachusetts and the Archie Club will hold the Aviation Ball from 9 until 4 o'clock. Music will be furnished by the orchestras of Herbert F. Lowe and Walter Johnson. Admission is $5.00 to all except undergraduates and service men for whom a special price of $3.00 is made. Admission tickets may be obtained at Leavitt & Peirce's and supper reservations may be made with Mr. Richard at the Copley-Plaza...
Under the auspices of the Aero Club of Massachusetts and the Archie Club, an Aviation Ball will be held at the Copley-Plaza next Friday evening, January 23, at 9 o'clock. The purpose of the affair is the raising of funds for a club-house to be erected as a memorial to men from New England who gave their lives in the Air Service of the United States and the Allies. The subscription is $5 per person, but for undergraduates and club members a special price of $3 has been made. Tickets may be secured upon application...
Howard Rogers Clapp, in whose memory the scholarship is established, attended the Plattsburgh Camp and the School of Military Aeronautics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1917, and after a subsequent course of training at Mineola became a member in 1918 of the 22nd Aero Squadron, A. E. F. He was killed in action over Yonca, France, November...