Tarrant County Archives Dominick J. Cirincione Collection Descriptive Summary Title: Dominick J. Cirincione Collection Listing: Cirincione, Dominick J. Summary: Dominick J. Cirincione (b.1940) worked most of his career at Bell Helicopter in the Hurst area prior to retiring in 2004. He notably served as an engineer for the development of the V-22 Osprey. Donor's degrees include two from Tarrant County College, and a business degree from Texas Christian University. Extent: 30.11 linear feet (45 boxes) Restrictions The collection is open for research. It is recommended that researchers contact the archives before visiting. Administrative Information A long-time contributor to the Tarrant County Archives, Dominick J. Cirincione donated the items contained in this collection over the span of two decades, 1993 to 2018. He began his donations after Dee Barker asked him for photographs of the log barn that are now in this collection. Dominick J. Provenance: Cirincione gave some items related to the Texas Old Missions and Forts Restoration Association (TOMFRA) in honor of Joanne Pratt. This collection also contains items which belonged to the donor’s sister, Francine Reese, who donated them in honor of her late husband, Tony Reese. Some items related to Bell Helicopter came from C. E. Leibensburger. Citation: Dominick Cirincione Collection, Tarrant County Archives Acquisition: Items donated over a period of 25 years by Dominick Cirincione. Some items brought in by Robert Dale Erickson and James Everett on behalf of Cirincione. Scope and Contents: Personal and Professional Achievements, 1962-2017 This series contains items related to Cirincione’s career or achievements related to publications by Cirincione or photographs taken and donated to various organizations. This includes notes and proofs from the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train book co-authored by Cirincione and J'Nell Pate. Miscellaneous, 1976-2017 This series contains calendars, Tea Party memorabilia, catalogs, and conferences attended by the donor on Page 1 of 46 archaeology, paleontology, cartography, history, and archiving. This series also contains articles and publications related to politics, specifically the Republican Party, the government, and the military. Aviation, 1942-2018 This series contains files related to Bell Helicopter and the military, including Rotor Breeze newsletters from 1952-2006. There is also an undated oversized photograph of the Bell Helicopter Arthur Yound demo, circa 1930s, in this series. This series contains photographs, VHS and DVD media, technical manuals, photocopies of newspaper articles, ephemera, documents related to the Bell Helicopter Training School, information on Petroleum Helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft, and various space shuttle missions and airplane crashes. The Aviation series also contains posters, annual reports, calendars, and information related to the use of Bell's helicopters in the war in Vietnam. Entertainment, 1954-2017 This series reflects the donor’s interest in the arts, and it contains a variety of theater and sports programs and documents from museum and art exhibits in Fort Worth, around Texas, and New York City. Artifacts, 1981-2016 This series contains objects, such as small awards, playing cards, mugs, and reprints of late-nineteenth century wagon train guides. Map Society Conferences, 1996-2010 This series consists of documents, brochures, maps, and items collected by Cirincione while attending these conferences. Maps and Posters, 1981-2011 This series contains posters related to Bell Helicopter and Texas history. There are also a few items related to art exhibits and areas entertainment. Books, 1962-2017 This series contains an extensive collection of books on Bell Helicopter, planes, the John F. Kennedy assassination, Bonnie and Clyde, and Texas history. Media, 1963-2013 This series consists of VHS, cassettes, and DVDs on aviation, cowboys and the West, and General Dynamics. This series also contains various newspapers and magazines related to the John F. Kennedy assassination and Tarrant County history. September 11th Terrorist Attacks, 2001-2016 This series contains newspapers, magazines, books, and artifacts pertaining to the terrorist attacks which occurred on September 11, 2001, in New York City. Photographs, 1983-2010 This series contains photographs taken and donated to various organizations. This includes images of historic Texas architecture, including William M. Dunn log barn, Isaac Seela Cabin, and Howard Cabin, as well as the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. Subject Terms: Organizations Franklin County Historical Society Page 2 of 46 Grapevine Historical Society The Society of American Archivists (SAA) TOMFRA Westlake Historical Preservation Society Persons Autry, Gene Barrow, Bonnie and Clyde Carter, Amon G. Cirincione, Dominick J. Parker, Cynthia Ann Pressley, Elvis Republican Presidents Rogers, Will Scott, Randolph Places Arlington Bedford Dallas Denton Fort Worth General William Jenkins Worth Monument (NYC) Granbury Grapevine Hurst Keller Lonesome Dove Cemetery North Richland Hills Southlake Tarrant County Weatherford Page 3 of 46 Subjects 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Archaeology Aviation Bass Performance Hall Bell Helicopter Colleyville Log Barn John F. Kennedy Assassination Map Society Conferences Museums Paleontology Performing Arts and Theater Petroleum Helicopters Photography Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Related Items: Biographical Files Biographical Files Collection for Carswell, Major Horace S. Jr. Biographical Files Collection for Carter, Amon Sr. Biographical Files Collection for Cirincione, D. J. (Nick) Biographical Files Collection for McFarland, George "Spanky" Biographical Files Collection for Parker, Cynthia Ann Biographical Files Collection for Parker, Quanah Biographical Files Collection for Pate, J'nell Biographical Files Collection for Presley, Elvis Biographical Files Collection for Roach, Joyce Biographical Files Collection for Rogers, Will Biographical Files Collection for Worth, William Jenkins (General) Page 4 of 46 Biographical Files Collection for Wright, Jim Subject Files Archeology -- General Archeology -- Texas Historical Commission Archives -- Associations- Society of Southwest Archivists Archives -- General Archives -- Techniques Archives -- UTA - Special Collections Aviation -- Airports - DFW - General Aviation -- Airports - DFW - Terminal Renovations Aviation -- General Aviation -- History Aviation -- Industry - Bell Helicopter Aviation -- Industry - Bell Helicopter - Publications, Bell Helicopter News Aviation -- Lone Star Aero Club Aviation -- Museums (See also: "Museums -- name of museum") Barns Brands Buildings -- Fort Worth - Caravan of Dreams Buildings -- Tarrant County - Courthouse - 1895 - 100th Anniversary Celebration - October 10, 1995 Businesses -- Grapevine Opry Businesses -- Leonard's Department Store Businesses -- White Elephant Saloon Cattle -- Driving Cattle -- Fort Worth Herd Cattle -- General Cemeteries -- Dido Cemetery (See Book on Shelf) Cemeteries -- Grapevine Cemetery Cemeteries -- Lonesome Dove Cemetery Page 5 of 46 Cemeteries -- Mount Gilead Cemetery Churches -- Disciples of Christ - Fort Worth - University Christian Communities -- Bedford Communities -- Bird's Fort - Newspaper, Books, Magazine Communities -- General Communities -- Grapevine - History Communities -- Hurst Communities -- Hurst - History Communities -- Jellico Communities -- Keller Communities -- North Richland Hills - History Communities -- Southlake Crime -- Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker Cultural Organizations -- Arlington Cultural Organizations -- Van Cliburn Foundation Education -- Colleges and Universities - Tarrant County Junior College Education -- Colleges and Universities - Texas Christian University - "This is TCU" Magazine Education -- Colleges and Universities - University of Texas at Arlington - Center for Greater Southwestern Studies and the History of Cartography Education -- Colleges and Universities - University of Texas at Arlington - General (See: Arlington State College) Education -- Pioneer Schools - Bedford College Events -- Fort Worth - Christmas Events -- Fort Worth - General Events -- Fort Worth - Mayfest Events -- Fort Worth - Oktoberfest (Octoberfest) Events -- Fort Worth - Retrofest Events -- Kennedy Assassination Events -- Kennedy Assassination - 50th Anniversary Events -- September 11 Memorials Events -- Texas Sesquicentennial - Wagontrain Page 6 of 46 Foundations -- Bedford Historical Foundation Government -- Texas - Parks and Wildlife Department Government -- U.S. - Immigration Historical Organizations Historical Organizations -- TOMFRA (Texas Old Missions and Forts Restoration Association) Historical Societies -- General Historical Societies -- North Fort Worth Historical Society Historical Societies -- Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society Hotels -- Grapevine - Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center Houses -- Fort Worth - Eddleman/McFarland House Houses -- Fort Worth - General Houses -- Fort Worth - Thistle Hill Houses -- General - Log Houses Immigration Law Enforcement -- Texas Rangers Libraries -- Fort Worth - Fort Worth Public Library Libraries -- Presidential Libraries -- SMU Maps -- General Maps -- Texas Map Society Military -- Camps and Forts - Fort Worth Military -- USS Fort Worth Museums -- Fort Worth - Aviation Museum Museums -- Fort Worth - C. R. Smith Museum (American Airlines) Museums -- Fort Worth - Fort Worth Art Museum Museums -- Fort Worth - Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Museums -- Fort Worth -