Norton A. Gillespie Personal Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection includes aerial photographs, correspondence, military records, notebooks of procedures.
Dates
- 1919 - 2003
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
Staff Sargent Norton Amos Gillespie was born in Compton, California. He attended Compton Union High School. He joined the Army Air Corps in December 1942 and reported for duty on January 5, 1943.He was a member of the 359th Bombardment Squadron. His was an engineer and worked on the B17G #42-31830 Marie. He also was part of the 303rd BG (H) Combat Mission Number 224.
Extent
0.41 Cubic Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Staff Sargent Norton Amos Gillespie was born in Compton, California. He attended Compton Union High School. He joined the Army Air Corps in December 1942 and reported for duty on January 5, 1943.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
- Title
- Descriptive Finding Guide for the Norton A. Gillespie Personal Papers
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 12/03/2014
- 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
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