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Jack Canary Digital Image Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-30001

Scope and Contents

One DVD and on Photo Drobo containing 534 images. The images were scanned from 35mm slides which were loaned to the Museum for digitization.

Dates

  • 1939 - 1968

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

Jack Canary was a Tech Rep with North American Aviation in China during World War Two. After the War, he continued to work with NAA and also built and restored aircraft. He worked as a consultant on the film “Tora, Tora, Tora” and was killed while flying a PT-22 for the film in 1968.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (One DVD and on Photo Drobo )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Jack Canary was a Tech Rep with North American Aviation in China during World War Two.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were loaned to the San Diego Air and Space Museum to be digitized. They were originally 35mm slides.

Related Materials

World War Two Subject Files. North American Aviation Subject Files.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Jack Canary Digital Image Collection
Author
Alan Renga
Date
1/19/2015
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)