Tools of the Trade. 🔎
Ever wonder what it takes to work in one of the world's largest aerospace archives? Aside from a love of history, the
#TeamBoeing Archivist's toolkit includes:
🧤Nitrile gloves for handling models and photo negatives.
✏️Pencils for cataloging original aviation artwork.
🧥Cardigans to stay warm in temperature-controlled rooms.
🗂️Full-tab folder for protecting the first design of the B-17 prototype.
🥄Micro spatula for sorting through Bill Boeing’s correspondence.
📦Hollinger boxes for preserving over 20,000 sq. ft of company history.
💁🏻♀️Fancy Staple Puller for removing staples.
🥤Plenty of caffeine!
Follow along throughout
#AmericanArchivesMonth as we highlight our Historical Archives team and their favorite underrated artifacts from our Archives.