Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- ca. 1903-1965 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
5 items [Mixed materials]
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
August G Haak lived in Highland Park until at least 1965. According to his recollections, Haak landed the first airplane in Highland Park on Zahlne's farm on Ridge Road in 1927. Haak's father came to Highland Park in 1904 and was an organizer of the Highland Park Businessmen's Association, the forerunner of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. Haak owned Haak's Auto Supply, 1923-1965, and Willys-Knight and Whipper and DeSoto Car Sales. In 1969, Haak lived in Marthasville, Missouri
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Items were transferred to Highland Park Historical Society from Chicago Historical Society on April 19, 2001. Previously donated to Chicago Historical Society by Missouri Historical Society. Items donated to Missouri Historical Society by Frank J. Lause on February 29, 2000.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A photo album (Box 1) created by August G. Haak to document early aviation in Highland Park. The photo album contains various ephemera including photographs, programs, ticket stubs, and newspaper clippings. There is also a focus on Haak's life outside of his aviation interests including his business and family life. Of note are personal items of William and Ellen Edwards including records from Royal Neighbors of America, material from Haak's involvement with St. Mary's Church, Deerfield High School commencement from 1903.
Box 2 contains Haak's goggles, pilot's cap, Dictator Sports Goggle container (tin) and Department of Commerce Aeronautics Brange Identification Mark (6953) tag.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
None.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Fair. Pieces and pages are missing or removed from the scrapbook (Box 1).
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Personal items of William and Ellen Edwards including records from Royal Neighbors of America, material from Haak's involvement with St. Mary's Church, Deerfield High School commencement from 1903.