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Norton A. Gillespie Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10056

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.

Related Materials

Related SDASM Resources: None at this time.

Related Research Institutions: American Air Museum in Great Britain.

Secondary Sources: www.findagrave.com/orangeca

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

Contact:
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