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Maj. Gen. Oscar Westover Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20045

Scope and Contents

Black and White photos numbered 09_02213 to 09_02234, most showing the crash which killed Westover.

Dates

  • 1930 - 1938

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Maj. General Oscar Westover was killed in a crash of a Northrop A-17AS (36-349) on the 21st of September, 1938 at 1007 Scott Road, in Burbank, CA.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (One Photo Envelope)

Language of Materials

English

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Abstract

Oscar M. Westover (July 23, 1883 - September 21, 1938) was a major general and fourth chief of the United States Army Air Corps.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

Maj. Gen. Oscar Westover bio file.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Oscar Westover Personal Photo Collection
Author
Alan Renga
Date
1/2/2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)