TEXAS AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC

LUBBOCK, TX

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The Texas Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Texas. The foundation was established in 2003 with the goal of promoting and educating the public about the role of aviation in Texas.

The foundation has a collection of vintage aircraft, artifacts, and memorabilia, which it displays at various events and airshows throughout Texas. The collection includes a variety of planes, such as the AT-6 Texan, Stearman, and L-19 Bird Dog, among others.

In addition to preserving aviation history, the foundation also seeks to inspire future generations of aviators. It offers educational programs for school groups and hosts aviation camps for children during the summer months. The foundation also provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in aviation.

The Texas Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc. is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to support its mission. The foundation has become an important part of the aviation community in Texas and continues to promote and preserve the state's rich aviation history for future generations.

TEXAS AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LUBBOCK TX. US MID #8404801717

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin &quot;Buddy&quot; Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell &quot;L.O.&quot; Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock &quot;pickers,&quot; formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: &quot;Holley&quot; became &quot;Holly.&quot; Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded &quot;That'll Be The Day,&quot; the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016)

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TEXAS AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 64394
LUBBOCK
TX
79413-5517

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MID #	8404801717
Name	TEXAS AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	752694832
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201112
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.54921, -101.890005
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 303 US Census Tract: 002101 US Census Block: 1003