John McGrew Personal Papers
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.
- 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
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San Diego 92101 USA US
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