Posts with the tag: Dr. Albert Zahm

The Archivist’s Nook: Taking Flight in DC – The Story of Albert Zahm

Between 1910-1914, the world witnessed a true clash of the titans. On one side were the Wright Brothers and on the other was Glenn Curtis. The dispute centered on aviation patents. During this lengthy courtroom battle, a certain Dr. Albert Zahm acted as an expert witness on Curtiss’s behalf, testifying for a month. Being a Read More

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