Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q:   Where can I find information about the Curtiss Museum?
A:    We are not affiliated in any way with the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY. For information, visit the museum's own web site.

Q:    I think I might be related to Glenn Curtiss. Do you have any information on his genealogy?
A:    Unfortunately, we have no information on Mr. Curtiss' ancestors or descendants apart from what is available in the following books:

• Roseberry, Cecil R. Glenn Curtiss, Pioneer of Flight. Syracuse, NY : Syracuse University Press, 1991. ISBN 0815602642.
• Hatch, Alden. Glenn Curtiss, Pioneer of Naval Aviation. New York : J. Messner, Inc., 1942.

Q:   Do you have more biographical information on Glenn Curtiss?
A:    You will find limited biographical information on our time line page. If you want more, we recommend Cecil Roseberry's book (see above).

Q:   I believe one of my ancestors worked for Glenn Curtiss. Do you have any information about his employees?
A:    Unfortunately, we have very little information about the people who worked for Mr. Curtiss, except for John H. Whitney, who served as his photographer and personal secretary.

Q:   What books about Curtiss do you recommend?
A:    See our bibliography page.

Q:   Do you have any drawings of early Curtiss aircraft that will help me build a reproduction?
A:    Unfortunately, we have no such resource.

Q:   May I have permission to use one of your images?
A:    The Glenn Curtiss Historical Society grants permission for use of its images on a case by case basis. Request permission via our Contact page. Be sure to give a complete description of the intended use.

Q:   Will you link to our web site?
A:    We have a page of links to other sites that have significant information about Glenn Curtiss. If you have or know of such a web site, tell us about it with our link suggestion form.