Louis Lowry Personal Papers
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.
- 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
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)