Robert M. Williams Personal Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection is one box measuring 15 ¼ x 10 ¼ x 5 inches. It contains journals, photographs, personal documents, maps, memorandum, and memorabilia from World War I, travel communication receipts from World War II, and post-war publications. The collection is arranged by material type.
Dates
- 1914 - 1971
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
Robert M. Williams, born in 1898, received his pilot license while in the Army during World War I, and later served with the 158th Aero Pursuit Squadron in France. After his discharge, Robert was hired as a test pilot, aerobatic instructor, barnstormer, and an air mail pilot. He was summoned from the Air Corps Reserve in World War II as a full Colonel. With the end of World War II, Williams resided in Phoenix, Arizona until his death in 1971. Photos from his collection depict much of his time spent in France with his unit.
Extent
0.45 Cubic Feet (one box measuring 15 ¼ x 10 ¼ x 5 inches. )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Robert Williams served as a pilot for the U.S. Army during World War I, after which he held multiple aviation jobs and continued to serve in the Reserve in World War II as a Colonel.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
- Title
- The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Robert M. Williams Personal Papers
- Author
- Daniel Schlachet
- Date
- 12/05/2014
- 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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San Diego 92101 USA US
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