# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EVV Aviation Archives Presentation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Willard Library for a special presentation exploring the newly accessible Kenneth Wilson Aviation Archive, an extraordinary collection documenting Evansville's rich aviation and wartime history.

The archive represents a lifetime of research and preservation efforts by Kenneth Wilson, who meticulously gathered information on Evansville aviation history, the Indiana Division of Republic Aviation (IDORA), the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft, and the broader wartime experiences of the Evansville community.

Drawing from original records, photographs, technical drawings, interviews, newspapers, books, magazines, and institutional archives, Wilson assembled a comprehensive research database intended to serve as the foundation for a definitive book on the subject. Although that book was never completed before his passing, his work remains an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the role Evansville played during World War II.

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the contents of the archive, the stories it preserves, and the opportunities it offers for future research and discovery. Whether you are interested in local history, military aviation, or World War II, this is a unique opportunity to explore a remarkable collection that helps preserve an important chapter of our community's past.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Presented in partnership with the Evansville Wartime Museum and Willard Library.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evansville/evv-aviation-archives-presentation/200030311032245
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Evansville
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Willard Public Library
- **lat**: 37.97840627875
- **long**: -87.573935108656
- **full address**: Willard Public Library, 21 N 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-1212, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EVV Aviation Archives Presentation being held?
  - **A:** EVV Aviation Archives Presentation takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Willard Public Library, 21 N 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-1212, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EVV Aviation Archives Presentation?
  - **A:** EVV Aviation Archives Presentation is organized by Evansville Wartime Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EVV Aviation Archives Presentation is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evansville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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