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William Fark Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20017

Scope and Contents

Photos 09_01061 to 09_01079, black and white. Some showing aerial views of air bases and other images showing a crash, possibly of a B-47.

Dates

  • 1950 - 1965

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

William E. Fark served in the 461st bombardment wing of the US Airforce. He was based at Amarillo Air Force Base in Texas, where he became historian of the 461st and wrote a 14 volume history of their exploits.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (One photo envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

William E. Fark served in the 461st bombardment wing of the US Airforce.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

Related Materials

Amarillo Air Force Base Subject Files.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the William E. Fark Personal Photo Collection
Author
Alan Renga
Date
1/5/2015
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)