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Carl R. Johnson Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10178

Scope and Contents

This is a one box collection measuring at 15 x 11 ½ x 3 inches (flat box). The majority of this collection contains photographs, but there is a blueprint, a copy of a contract, and two shellback booklets. The collection focuses mainly on aircraft and US Navy shellbacks. The collection is arranged by material type.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1930 - 1945

Conditions Governing Use

The collection is open to use by appointment.

Biographical / Historical

Carl Johnson was a proud member of the U.S. Navy. In the 1930’s he travelled aboard the USS Ranger to Peru and Brazil. He was a seaman second class (S2c), an aviation machine mate third class (AMM3c) in the V-2 Division, and a lieutenant. He graduated from the US Army and Navy Engine Training School on May 12, 1944.

Extent

.3 Cubic Feet (This is a one box collection measuring at 15 x 11 ½ x 3 inches (flat box). The majority of this collection contains photographs, but there is a blueprint, a copy of a contract, and two shellback booklets. The collection focuses mainly on aircraft and US Navy shellbacks. The collection is arranged by material type. )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Carl Johnson was a proud member of the U.S. Navy. In the 1930’s he travelled aboard the USS Ranger to Peru and Brazil. He was a seaman second class (S2c), an aviation machine mate third class (AMM3c) in the V-2 Division, and a lieutenant. He graduated from the US Army and Navy Engine Training School on May 12, 1944.

Related Materials

USS Ranger CV-4 subject files and photos.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Carl Johnson Personal Papers
Date
8/2016
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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