Date Original
1979-1982
Description
This collection contains the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society records from 1979 through 1982 and consists of minutes and memorandum.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society was established in October 1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The first meeting of the society was held on October 11, 1979 and their primary goals were discussed including: acquiring artifacts and records related to Arkansas aviation, establish and promote an Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame, and to establish an Air and Space museum in Arkansas. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society established an Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame in 1980. The Hall of Fame honored Arkansans who played a significant role in the history of aviation both locally in Arkansas and nationally. The society established the Arkansas Aviation Museum (now the Arkansas Air Museum) at Drake Field, Fayetteville, Arkansas. By 1989, the society began discussing another possible museum to be located in Little Rock. In 1995 they opened the Aerospace Education Center. The Aerospace Education Center boasted original aircraft, a replica Apollo command module, and the state's first IMAX theater.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.050.005
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Arkansas Aviation Historical Society records, SMC.050.005
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Arkansas Aviation Historical Society records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
