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Fred H. Morlan Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10102

Scope and Contents

There are two boxes, both with dimensions 15”x5”x10.5”. Box 1 contains the folders with photographs, memos, negatives, and personal letters, and Box 2 contains hundreds of negatives in paper envelopes and hard covered boxes. The majority of this collection is photographs (duplicates included) and negatives. Materials are arranged by material type and numerical order.

Dates

  • 1883 - 1968

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

Fred H. Morlan was born July 28, 1883 in Wayne County, Illinois to Dr. and Mrs. John H. Moreland. He enlisted as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Service on May 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. He was sent to March Field pilot school and tested to become a pilot on July 12, 1920. Morlan was then stationed in France with the Advanced American Expeditionary Force. He was promoted to Captain on October 5, 1918. After the armistice ending World War I, Morlan returned to the United States and was discharged on March 23, 1921. He then resided in Colorado and became a charter member of the William D. Davis American Legion Post No. 34 in Bunnell, Colorado. Morlan passed away in 1968l.

Extent

0.91 Cubic Feet (Two archive boxes 15”x5”x10.5”. )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Fred H. Morlan, born July 28, 1883, enlisted as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Service on May 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. He was sent to March Field pilot school and tested to become a pilot on July 12, 1920. Morlan was then stationed in France with the Advanced American Expeditionary Force for the duration of World War I

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.

Related Materials

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Title
Descriptive Finding Guide for Fred H. Morlan Personal Papers
Author
Daniel Schlachet
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives Repository

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