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| The Walking Philosopher, engraving, undated |
The Fascination of Flight: Highlights from the MIT Libraries
For centuries humans have been fascinated by the concept of flight. From simple attempts to fashion human wings to the serious science of space exploration, our fascination with flight has been constant and compelling, and has literally known no earthly bounds.
The Fascination of Flight will showcase both the dream and the reality of flight through historical materials, archival records, and current collections owned by the MIT Libraries.
The exhibit will also highlight the pioneering work of the Institute’s faculty, students and heroic graduates and acknowledge their countless contributions to the science of powered flight.
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NC-4 Aircraft, photograph from the Jerome C. Hunsaker Papers |
Cover from Shell Oil Co. The Airport: Its Importance to Your Community. New York, 1944 |
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