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John McGrew Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10094

Scope and Contents

Description: The collection is housed in two archival boxes.

Content Notes: This collection primarily consists of photographs from World War I. These photos were taken by McGrew in the course of his work with the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section. The collection also includes a history of that section written by McGrew.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1917 - 1918

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.

Biographical / Historical

John McGrew joined the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section close to the outbreak of World War I. He traveled to Europe with the section and took aerial photographs of various locations during the war, including spots in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet : 2 archival boxes.

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

John McGrew served in the 5th Photographic Section in World War One. This collection includes many of the photos he took.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection of materials was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

World War One Misc. Images Aerial Photography Misc Subject File Air Force Collection

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the John McGrew Personal Papers
Author
AR
Date
1/29/2016
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:
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San Diego 92101 USA US
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