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Louis Lowry Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10090

Scope and Contents

The collection is housed in one 12.25" x 10.25" x 2.5" standing box. The collection contains 8.5” x 11” documents and images of various sizes.The documents consist primarily of certificates presented to Louis Lowry during his military service and civilian career. The images consist primarily of black and white photographs of 1920’s biplanes and aviators, and of color snapshots of radio telescopes circa 1975.

Dates

  • 1931 - 1975

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

Louis M. Lowry graduated from Parachute Riggers School at Chanute Field at Rantoul, Illinois in 1931. He went on to work for North American Rockwell Corporation from 1943 to 1969.

Extent

0.19 Cubic Feet (One (1) 12.25" x 10.25" x 2.5" box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Louis M. Lowry Personal Papers is composed of a small collection of photographs and documents from Lowry's military training in the U.S. Army Air Corps and his civilian career with North American Rockwell from 1943 to 1975.

Arrangement

The documents are arranged chronologically and the images are organized by SDASM digital item number.

Custodial History

The materials in this collection were added to the San Diego Air & Space Museum when the museum incorporated the collections of the International Aerospace Hall of Fame in April 1993.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were added to the San Diego Air & Space Museum when the museum incorporated the collections of the International Aerospace Hall of Fame in April 1993. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.

Related Materials

A more detailed finding guide is available at http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=132

A more detailed finding guide is avilable is at http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=132

Digitized images from this collection are avilable at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157631897335327

Photographs of Louis Lowry are included in the Biographical Images Collection, SDASM Catalog # 02-L-0060 through 02-L-0073. These images are available to view as part of the “Aviation Related People” album at https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157624349446386.

The SDASM holds the Log book of L. M. Lowry, Inclusive Period: May 1946 – July 1946, SDASM Catalog # LB 124

Title
Descriptive Finding Guide for Louis Lowry Personal Papers
Author
Matt Ferrill
Date
June 2, 2014
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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