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Home > Libraries > Special Collections > Digital Collections > Digitized Manuscript Collections > 0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987

0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987

 
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  • The Shillelagh P-51B

    The Shillelagh P-51B

    The Shillelagh P--51B. Major John A. Storch of the 364th Fighter Group who had 10.5 victories in combat.

  • Unidentified Group Photograph

    Unidentified Group Photograph

    Unidentified group photograph with no specified date. Likely a group class photo. Chuck is top row, second from the left.

  • Yeager at Logan

    Yeager at Logan

    Undated photo of "Yeager at Logan" with names of individuals in the photo on back of photo.

  • Yeager Family Photo Unknown Date

    Yeager Family Photo Unknown Date

    Yeager family photo without a date. Likely a reunion or social event as there are more individuals in the photo than his immediate family.

  • 1969 Engagement Calendar

    1969 Engagement Calendar

    An event calendar dating January through December, 1965. The calendar is detailed, and most days have events described on them. Unlike the other 1969 Engagement Calendar, this one mostly describes travel logs. The calendar itself was sold by the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington D.C.

  • 1970 Engagement Calendar

    1970 Engagement Calendar

    Ramstein Officers' Wives' Club 1970 Engagement Calendar. Included are descriptions of travel logs, family events, expenses, and social events.

  • Official U.S. Air Force TV Newsfilm "Man Who Broke Sound Barrier"

    Official U.S. Air Force TV Newsfilm "Man Who Broke Sound Barrier"

    U.S. Air Force TV News Film document describing Chuck Yeager's retirement, along with his achievements. Describes film from Smithsonian Institute from September 1974 and flight from December 1953. Script of footage is attached.

  • Yeager Family Genealogy

    Yeager Family Genealogy

    Detailed overview of Yeager Family genealogy from 1800-1928 provided by Frank Yeager. First Yeager came to America from Ireland to Jackson County, Ohio, and another came to Lincoln County, West Virginia.

  • Declassified Encounter Reports and Personal Reports

    Declassified Encounter Reports and Personal Reports

    Declassified encounter reports and personal statements regarding the reports. Reports are done by Yeager as well as other pilots. Declassified in 1986 but took place in 1940s. Includes: Encounter Reports, Escape & Evasion Reports, and Missing Air Crew Reports.

  • The Yeager Tapes

    The Yeager Tapes

    The Yeager Tapes included are the Nightingale-Conant's five hour, 12-sided audio program. Interview by Bob Collins and includes smaller sections with other USAF individuals.

  • 1985 Calendar

    1985 Calendar

    This 1985 provides descriptions of personal events, holidays, and travel.

  • Marshall University 1986 Commencement Speaker Announcement & Newspaper Clippings

    Marshall University 1986 Commencement Speaker Announcement & Newspaper Clippings

    Press release announcing Brigadier General Charles E. Yeager as the commencement speaker on May 10th, 1986 for Marshall University. The president of Marshall University at the time was Dale F. Nitzschke. The announcement describes Yeager's life and career. Attached were newspaper clippings from events years to decades prior in which Charles Yeager was involved. The purpose of these attached clippings is unclear.

  • Photo from the Annual Explorer's Club Meeting in April, 1984

    Photo from the Annual Explorer's Club Meeting in April, 1984

    Photo from the April, 1984 Explorer's Club meeting in which Chuck Yeager was a guest speaker.

  • Photos from "June 6th, 1984 Salute to the Senior Statesmen of the Air Force, the Air Force Association and our Foundation"

    Photos from "June 6th, 1984 Salute to the Senior Statesmen of the Air Force, the Air Force Association and our Foundation"

    Photos from "June 6th, 1984 Salute to the Senior Statesmen of the Air Force, the Air Force Association and our Foundation"in which Chuck Yeager was a guest.

  • Photos from "The Famous Fliers’ Wall of the Mission Inn" 1984 Ceremony

    Photos from "The Famous Fliers’ Wall of the Mission Inn" 1984 Ceremony

    Collection of photos provided by David Goldware of the Mission Inn in which Chuck Yeager participated in the 1984 Flyers Wall Ceremony.

  • November 9th, 1982 Doolittle Dinner Salute to LeMay Photos

    November 9th, 1982 Doolittle Dinner Salute to LeMay Photos

    Photos from the Doolittle Dinner Salute to LeMay which occurred on November 9th, 1982 which include Chuck and Glennis Yeager.

  • Photograph of Chuck Yeager February 1954

    Photograph of Chuck Yeager February 1954

    Letter and photo from Carlos Victor Tahemilla. The letter was sent September 23rd, 1981, but the photo is of Chuck Yeager in 1954.

  • North American P-51D Mustang Chart by Jean-Luc Benghin

    North American P-51D Mustang Chart

    Jean-Luc Benghin

    Infographic of North American P-51D Mustang with drawings, images and descriptions of its history, production and uses.

  • Diary and Notes

    Diary and Notes

    Personal diary from January 1980-August 1981 that includes itineraries and notes regarding trips to Pakistan, Malaysia, and Australia, along with notes from various meetings regarding planes. Also includes letter drafts to Norm Barkley.

  • USAF Oral History Interview with Glennis Yeager 1980

    USAF Oral History Interview with Glennis Yeager 1980

    Oral history interview with Glennis Yeager with the Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center. Interview by Major Scottie S. Thompson and located in Cedar Ridge, California. Interview is almost seventy pages and coves much of Glennis' life.

  • 1979 Calendar

    1979 Calendar

    This 1979 calendar provides descriptions of social events, personal events and expenses. The calendar itself is a "1979 Hallmark 16-Month Engagement Calendar."

  • Smithsonian Institution Contract for "Forty Years of Jet Aviation" Lecture at Air and Space Museum

    Smithsonian Institution Contract for "Forty Years of Jet Aviation" Lecture at Air and Space Museum

    Smithsonian Institution's contract for a lecture on "Forty Years of Jet Aviation" to be held at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Included travel expenses. Signed by Rozelyn E. Cave.

  • 1978 Calendar

    1978 Calendar

    This 1978 calendar provides descriptions of mostly personal events and expenses.

  • North American B-25 "Mitchell" by Jean-Luc Benghin

    North American B-25 "Mitchell"

    Jean-Luc Benghin

    Chart of North American B-25 "Mitchell" with drawings, images and text describing its history, production and uses.

  • 1977 Calendar

    1977 Calendar

    This 1977 calendar provides descriptions of family and social events, travel, and expenses.

 

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