The history of two pioneer aviation mechanics from Elmira, New York, is 
chronicled in Geoffrey N. Stein's new book, "Daniel and Floyd Hungerford: 
Rocket Power, Interstellar Travel, and Eternal Life."  The book is part of 
the New York State Museum Record Publication Series and available for 
download at: 

http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/publications/record/vol_04/index.html