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William H. Renison Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10117

Scope and Contents

Items in this collection include newspapers, newspaper clips, a postcard, certificates, ribbons, a passport and identification card, business brochures and bulletins, corporate correspondence, and photographs ranging from 1948 to 1954

Dates

  • 1906 - 1955

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Biographical / Historical

He started to work at Krieder-Reisner Naval Aircraft factory in Maryland. He then proceeded to work at B/J Aeronautics Corp. (the predecessor to North American). From 1936-1945, Renison worked at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. in San Diego as an Assistant Division Manager, where he handled cost estimating, production control, and executive administration. He left Consolidated Vultee in 1945, and became the Chief Production Engineer for General Tire & Rubber. Renison moved on to work at the Alameda Naval Air Station (NAS) as an industrial management engineer. Following his graduation in the Naval Dept. Work Improvement Program Supervisor Training course, Renison became a General Superintendent of Aircraft shops at McClellan Airforce Base. Renison quickly left McClellan to join Hiller Helicopters in the private sector, where he supervised the production systems for the helicopters. By the end of 1953, Renison joined Northrop Aircraft INC. at the Palmdale facility, where he coordinated the enter Palmdale project, and helped develop the first F-89 Scorpion fighter jets to the USAF.

He was married with three children.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (One Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

William H. Renison (October 29, 1906 – May 1, 1955) had a diverse background of aircraft industrial occupations, but mostly within the managerial positions. He attended the University of Michigan in 1928 and graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Following his graduation, Renison maintained a steady and rising career in aircraft industries for almost three decades.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

Related SDASM Resources: HD9711 .963 .G4527 SCA QM,

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for William H. Renison Personal Papers
Author
Alan Renga
Date
11/11/2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository

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