Manuscript Collection
William Cloud Hicklin Collection - Accession 1095 - M504 (554)
Files
Identifier
Accession 1095 - M504 (554)
Inclusive Dates
1926-1931
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
9 pieces
Language
English;
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of copies of photographs, newspaper articles, identification cards, and telegraph messages pertaining to Rock Hill native William Cloud Hicklin, II (1904-1995) and his aviation career in the postal service, air circus, and in the movies. He was also the first flight instructor at Chapel Hill. The newspaper articles deal with airplane mail pick-up devices, as well as events during Hicklin’s career. Other aviators mentioned in this collection are Lloyd Phillips and Orville Wright.
Provenance
William Cloud Hicklin Collection- Rock Hill Aviator collection was given to the Archives by Louise Pettus on April 17, 2003.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "William Cloud Hicklin Collection - Accession 1095 - M504 (554)". Finding Aid 723.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/723
LC Subject Headings
Hicklin, William Cloud, II, 1904-1995; Air pilots--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Air mail service--Equipment and supplies--History; Aeronautics--Study and teaching--North Carolina--Chapel Hill--History
