Description of Series

Contracts, U. S. Military (1937-1941). Sub-series consists of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy contracts for trainers, along with pertinent correspondence. The sub-series contains the contractor's copies of the contracts. The incoming correspondence is mostly originals and the outgoing correspondence consists mostly of carbon copies. The documents are arranged chronologically.

Contracts, Walsh-Healey Labor Act (1937-1938). Sub-series consists of original contract documents for trainers and the correspondence pertaining to the elimination of the stipulations of the Walsh-Healey Labor Act from contract NOs-58968. The correspondence in this subseries is primarily carbon copies.

Contracts, U.S. Civilian (1935-1941). Sub-series consists of original purchase orders for trainers from U.S. airlines and aviation schools. The purchase orders in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically by airline, or school and, thereunder, chronologically. There is a carbon copy of one contract in this sub-series.

Contracts, Foreign Government/Military (1934-1941). Sub-series consists of original purchase orders and copies of contracts for trainers from foreign governments. The documents in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically by nation and, thereunder, chronologically.

Contracts, Foreign Civilian (1937-1941). Sub-series consists of original purchase orders for trainers from foreign airlines. The documents in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically by airline, or purchasing agent and, thereunder, chronologically.

Correspondence. Sub-series consists of Canadian Plant Correspondence (1938-1944), British Correspondence (1937-1942), and Service Department Correspondence (1938-1944). The correspondence in these sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence. The documents are arranged chronologically.

Correspondence, Spare/Replacement Parts. Sub-series consists of General (1938-1943), Contract DA W 535 ac-626 (1941-1942), Conversion of French Trainers to British (1939-1941), Contract F-669 Ex-French 66 (1941-1942), Contract F-217 Ex-French 76 (1941-1942), and Contract F-233 Ex-French 96 (1942). These sub-series consist of correspondence, contracts, shipping orders, and bills of lading. The correspondence in these sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence. The other documents are mostly carbon copies. The documents are arranged chronologically.

Instruments (1937-1954). Sub-series consists of specifications and correspondence pertaining to navigational instruments and trainer components manufactured by Link Aviation Devices, Inc. The sub-series is arranged alphabetically by instrument, sub-divided into specifications and correspondence and, thereunder, arranged chronologically. Most documents in this subseries are carbon copies, with some originals and some handwritten design notes.

Trainers (1940-1967). Sub-series consists of correspondence, specifications, and manuals for Link Trainers. The sub-series is arranged alphabetically by trainer, sub-divided into specifications, correspondence, and manuals and, thereunder, arranged chronologically. Most documents in this sub-series are carbon copies, with some originals and some handwritten design notes.

Patents. Sub-series consist of Proofs of Patent (P. W. Jensen), Infringement Indemnity Clause (1943), Royalties (1943-1945), Royalty Adjustment (1943-1944), and Licensing (1942-1962).

Proofs of Patent (P.W. Jensen). Sub-series consists of specifications and registered mail cancellations proving originality of patents held by P. W. Jensen.

Infringement Indemnity Clause (1943). Sub-series consists of correspondence relating to Link Aviation Devices's objections to this clause in government contracts. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Royalties (1943-1945). Sub-series consists of correspondence relating to royalties due Edwin A. Link, and others, for patents held. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of out-going correspondence.

Royalty Adjustment (1943-1944). Sub-series consists of correspondence, legal arguments, and hearing proceedings relating to the adjustment of royalties due Edwin A. Link, and others. With the exception of the legal arguments, which are filed separately, the documents in this sub-series are arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Licensing (1942-1962). Sub-series consists of correspondence and carbon copies of licenses relating to patents used in Link trainers. The licensing agreements with individuals are arranged chronologically. The agreements with other companies are arranged alphabetically by company and, thereunder, chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Contract Renegotiation. Sub-series consists of Correspondence (1942-1947), Miscellaneous, Publications (Government), and Publications (Industry and Media).

Correspondence (1942-1947). Sub-series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to the renegotiation of government war contracts. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is primarily originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Miscellaneous. Sub-series consists of essays on contract renegotiation by various authors. These are mostly carbon copies and are arranged alphabetically by title, and thereunder chronologically.

Publications (Government). Sub-series consists of articles published on behalf of the U.S. government mostly supporting contract renegotiation. These original copies are arranged alphabetically by title.

Publications (Industry and Media). Sub-series consists of articles published on behalf of industry mostly against contract renegotiation. These original copies are arranged alphabetically by title and, thereunder, chronologically.

Excess Profits Tax Relief (1943-1950). Sub-series consists of correspondence relating to Link Aviation Devices, Inc. and Link Aviation, Inc. attempting to recoup tax moneys paid. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Cost Comparison. Sub-series consists of Military (1946), Commercial Aviation (1944), American Flyers (1943-1944), and Spartan School of Aeronautics (1944).

Military (1946). Sub-series consists of copies of an army press release. Also contained in this sub-series is an essay from the Navy Research Center.

Commercial Aviation (1944). Sub-series consists of correspondence with several aviation schools. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by school, and thereunder chronologically. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence. Also contained in this sub-series are copies of the forms sent to the schools and an issue of Civil Aeronautics Journal.

American Flyers (1943-1944). Sub-series consists of correspondence and cost comparison records of the American Flyers aviation school. The documents are arranged chronologically. The records are mostly carbon copies. The correspondence in this sub-series is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Spartan School of Aeronautics (1944). Sub-series consists of correspondence and cost comparison records of the Spartan School of Aeronautics. The documents are arranged chronologically. The records are mostly carbon copies. The correspondence in this subseries is mostly originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence.

Link Aviation, Inc. Sub-series consist of Accounting System (1948), Brochures, Industrial Relations (1943-1969), Insurance (1953), Plant Appraisal (1952-1953), Trainers and Simulators (1929-1973), and Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Stockholders (Minutes of Meetings, 1935-1954).

Accounting System (1948). Sub-series consists of correspondence relating to proposed changes in Link Aviation, Inc.'s accounting system. Original and carbon copy documents are arranged chronologically.

Brochures. Sub-series consists of original copies of company brochures for Link Aviation, Inc. products arranged alphabetically.

Industrial Relations (1943-1969). Consists of documents relating to Link employees. Contained in this sub-series are employee handbooks and brochures for various employee benefits. Documents in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically and, thereunder, chronologically.

Insurance (1953). Sub-series consists of 1953 “Report for Insurance Coverage.”

Plant Appraisal (1952-1953). Sub-series consists of carbon copies of plant appraisals arranged alphabetically by plant and, thereunder, chronologically.

Trainers and Simulators (1929-1973) sub-series consists of lists of trainer deliveries and descriptions of Link trainers and simulators.

Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Stockholders (Minutes of Meetings, 1935-1954) sub-series consists of photo- and mimeograph copies of the Link Aviation Devices, Inc. and the Link Aviation, Inc. Minute Book arranged chronologically.

General Precision, Inc., Board of Directors and Executive Committee (1960-1967). Subseries consists of mimeograph and carbon copies of meeting minutes arranged chronologically.

Subsidiary Boards of Directors. Sub-series consists of mimeograph and carbon copies of meeting minutes arranged alphabetically by company name and, thereunder, chronologically.

Company Histories. Sub-series consists of histories of the development of Link Aviation and related companies. The sub-series is arranged alphabetically by company and, thereunder, alphabetically by subject. Also contained in this sub-series is Factory Shipping Order No. 1 (03 January 1941).

Events. Sub-series consists of documents and correspondence relating to planned Link Aviation, Inc. events. The sub-series is arranged chronologically. The correspondence in this subseries is largely originals of incoming and carbon copies of outgoing correspondence arranged chronologically and, thereunder, alphabetically; incoming by writer, outgoing by recipient. Contained within this sub-series are envelopes bearing the 50th Anniversary of Simulated Flight postal cancellation stamp.

Biographical Data. Sub-series consists of vital statistics, biographies, and biography related documents. The documents are arranged alphabetically by person and, thereunder, alphabetically by title, except for the biographies of Edwin A. Link which are arranged chronologically.

Miscellaneous. Sub-series consists of a copy of Navy security procedures, a list of artwork used on Link Division calendars from 1973-1993, a packet of information on photographic color printing, and anonymous handwritten notes found in a copy of Edwin A. and Marion C. Link's monograph, A New Theory On Columbus's Voyage Through The Bahamas.

Photographs. Photographs are arranged by subject.

Ledgers. Ledgers are arranged chronologically.

Scrapbooks. Scrapbooks are arranged chronologically.

Newspaper Clippings. Newspaper clippings are arranged by subject, and thereunder alphabetically by title. This sub-series also contains drawings pertaining to the Crooked Lake Fur, Fin, and Feather Club and blueprints of the workstation layout of the Hillcrest plant (Plant 1) and oversized photographs.

Aviation Week, 1950-1958 (incomplete); Bell Laboratories Record, 1952-1958 (incomplete): The Link-Hughes Collection.

The computer diskette contain lists of the documents Hughes Training donated to Binghamton University and the Smithsonian Institution.