Item 72: The History of Rockwell Field.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 92 manuscripts in 2 cubic feet, written/compiled between early twentieth century and early 21st century. These manuscripts range from television and movie scripts to flight logs, accident reports, personal recollections, and memoirs.
Dates
- 1919 - 2012
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Cubic Feet (92 Manuscripts)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Author: Major H. H. Arnold. The history of North Island in San Diego, from its formation and discovery, to the founding of Rockwell Field, which would become the Cradle of Army Aviation as the first regular aviation school operated by the Army. NOTE: See Items 64 and 65. Item does not contain images. General Condition: Fair. Problems: Pages are thin, fragile, and yellowed. UG 634.5 .R65 .A75 1923 MSS
Repository Details
Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository
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San Diego 92101 USA US
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