Series II. Subject Files, 1940-2005, undated

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this series contains files pertaining to Kenneth R. Shoulders’ life and career. Files pertaining to various projects Shoulders worked on, including, but not limited to, aircraft and Electrum Validum, make up the largest part of the Subject Files. A noticeable number of files regarding Shoulders’ business and legal affairs are also found in this series. A small number of files pertaining to Shoulders’ attendance at scientific conferences, involvement with aviation organizations, and a few of his colleagues are preserved in this series. A handful of files regarding the personal affairs of Kenneth R. Shoulders and his wife Claire Shoulders are found here as well.

The contents of the Subject Files consist of a wide variety of materials, including correspondence, legal documents, printed materials (programs, brochures, and decals), blueprints, drawings, drawing reproductions, papers, and notes. Graphs, membership cards, clippings, article reprints, a few fabric samples, and a few business cards are found in these files as well.