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The mid nineteenth century founders of the foundation of institutionalised public accountancy in the English-speaking world were public accountants practicing in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. Their historical legacy is a respected profession world-wide. This book aims to celebrate this legacy in biographies of 138 accountants.
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Four items, 1877, 1946, and undated, containing information on Alexander Pearson Wylie, a physician and a horticulturist in Chester County, South Carolina. Collection consists of: references to correspondence in Henry William Ravenel's private journals; biographical sketch of Alexander Wylie; an obituary of Wylie created for the Chester Reporter newspaper; and a letter written to Mrs. John G. White by Wylie's grandson Alexander Wylie Moore concerning Wylie's papers.
Pearson Field, part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve, is one of the oldest continually operating airfields in the United States. From the first arrival of an airship in 1905 and the flying of a plane off the Multnomah Hotel in 1912, Pearson has achieved numerous aviation milestones. The first official interstate airmail landed here in 1912, and during World War I it was the site of the worlds largest spruce mill. Pearson was selected to serve as Portlands first airmail terminal, and two of Americas most notable women pilotsDorothy Hester and Edith Foltzfirst took to the skies from the bustling Vancouver field. Pearson was also in the world spotlight when the 1937 Soviet transpolar flight landed in 1937. After 100 years, Pearson continues to serve as one of the regions preeminent general aviation centers.
Pearson Field, part of the Vancouver National Historic Reserve, is one of the oldest continually operating airfields in the United States. From the first arrival of an airship in 1905 and the flying of a plane off the Multnomah Hotel in 1912, Pearson has achieved numerous aviation milestones. The first official interstate airmail landed here in 1912, and during World War I it was the site of the worlds largest spruce mill. Pearson was selected to serve as Portlands first airmail terminal, and two of Americas most notable women pilotsDorothy Hester and Edith Foltzfirst took to the skies from the bustling Vancouver field. Pearson was also in the world spotlight when the 1937 Soviet transpolar ...
During the twentieth century, civil and military aviation has played a prominent role in the history and development of Washington. Commercial operators have exploited the advantages offered by aircraft to overcome the unique challenges of geography and climate. By virtue of Washington’s strategic location on the continent’s northwest flank looking out over the Pacific and facing Russia, a wide variety of military aircraft have been based there through the years. The list of military aircraft types that made up the tapestry of Washington aviation is as extensive as the list of legendary figures who have contributed to its amazing history. While most of the military aircraft types no long...