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The Descriptive Finding Guide for Robert Eugene Gallatin Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10254

Abstract

The collection contains materials collected by and related to Robert Eugene Gallatin and his friendship with astronaut Gene Cernan. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1919 - 1988

Conditions Governing Use

The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

The collection contains materials collected by and related to Robert Eugene Gallatin and his friendship with astronaut Gene Cernan. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs.

Robert Eugene Gallatin served as a pilot the U.S. Navy during World War II, Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a captain in 1976 after 30 years of service. He was born September 6, 1919 in York Pennsylvania and died November 11, 1988 in San Diego, California.

Extent

.3 Cubic Feet (The collection contains materials collected by and related to Robert Eugene Gallatin and his friendship with astronaut Gene Cernan. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs. ) ; This is of one box measuring 12 x 10.5 x 5”. The collection has been organized into series.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum in May 2023.

Physical Description

Description: This is of one box measuring 12 x 10.5 x 5”. The collection has been organized into series.

Content notes: The collection contains materials collected by and related to Robert Eugene Gallatin and his friendship with astronaut Gene Cernan. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for Robert Eugene Gallatin Personal Papers
Date
2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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