WWII Curtiss-Wright Master Archive: Photos, Memorials & Factory History 30 Lot For Sale

WWII Curtiss-Wright Master Archive: Photos, Memorials & Factory History

Collection Overview

This curated (30 pieces), definitive historical archive documents the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Airplane Division (Buffalo, N.Y.) during World War II. This collection provides a comprehensive record of both the technical manufacturing operations and the human history of the site.

Archive Contents

Home Front & Factory Documentation: 26 original photographs documenting female defense workers, industrial operations, and the P-40 production line.

Technical Aviation Records: Official public relations file photographs, including the Curtiss XP-40F (dated 11-24-41, Neg. S-F 15388) and the Curtiss P-40F (dated 2-18-42, Neg. S-F 16061).

Personnel & Executive Records: An original 1945 portrait of Raymond F. Bloszies, identified as the personal pilot for Curtiss-Wright President Guy Vaughan, along with additional crew photographs, such as the 1944 image of "Parrish" (Neg. 1810-X).

Local History & Memorials: Includes original newspaper columns by Ray Dusza regarding the plant's history and memorial documentation for the "Soldiers of Production" who lost their lives in the September 11, 1942, plant fire.

Archival Presentation: All materials are housed in an original, branded Wright Aeronautical Corporation portfolio folder featuring the company’s "Aircraft Engines" emblem.

Provenance & Authenticity

These are authentic, original file copies released by the Curtiss-Wright Public Relations Department. Most photographs feature official archival stamps, negative reference numbers, and wartime production dates, confirming their status as primary historical documents.This is a uniquely paired archive that links specific individuals to the corporate and social history of the Buffalo plant, making it a significant find for military historians, aviation enthusiasts, and industrial archivists.

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