The Arsenal of the Air: Long Island's WWII Legacy

Joshua Stoff is the curator of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY, where since 1982, he has developed the Museum’s collection and exhibits. The museum focuses on the history of aviation and spaceflight as it relates to Long Island, covering its contributions, manufacturers, significant events & aviation pioneers. He is the author of 20 books on the history of aviation and spaceflight as well as numerous articles. He has made frequent appearances on the History, Science, and Discovery channels as an 'Aerospace Historian'.

Thomas J. Ruller recently retired from his position as New York State Archivist, a role he held since 2015. An active professional for 35 years, he is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and reviews on the use of technology in Archives and the preservation of records in electronic form. Tom has been a consultant for several State governments and other organizations focusing on electronic records management and preservation. He remains actively engaged as a Board Member and Steward of the Archives Partnership Trust.