Records of the Ram Flying Club

Collection

Identifier: URFC

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Records of the Ram Flying Club consists of documents dated 1948 to 1981, with the bulk falling from 1972 to 1981. The collection includes membership applications, financial and legal documents, as well as memorabilia such as posters and photographs of club activities.

Dates

Creation: 1948-1981
Creation: Majority of material found within 1972-1981

Creator

Colorado State University. Ram Flying Club (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Membership applications that include private data are restricted from research until reviewed by staff. There are no other access restrictions on this collection.

Restrictions on Use

Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.

History

The Ram Flying Club was established in 1948 at Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University) as the Aggie Flying Club. The club officially incorporated as a nonprofit institution on January 29, 1971. The original incorporates were John A. Campbell, C. Wesley Weaver, and Arthur P. Roy who also served as officers for the club. The Ram Flying Club offered flying instruction as well as flight time for its members, who were both faculty and students. An aircraft for the club was purchased using donations and membership fees. In 1980, the insurance for the club was cancelled and it officially disbanded by 1981.

Extent

3.25 linear feet (1 record carton, 3 document cases, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Ram Flying Club at Colorado State University offered flying instruction and flight time to its members. The collection contains membership applications and rosters, financial documents, photographs, and correspondence.