Joe Crosson Personal Photo Collection
Scope and Contents
5 photos and one postcard.
Dates
- 1918 - 1941
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
Joe Crosson was an experienced arctic pilot who became a national hero between the world wars flying mercy missions, including a dangerous search in Siberian winter for lost pilot, Carl Ben Eielson, and a winter flight in an open cockpit carrying serum to Barrow Alaska. He was the first pilot to land on a glacier.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (One photo folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Joe Crosson is best known for his flights in Alaska. He is also the brother of early aviatrix Marvel Crosson.
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 Joe Crosson Personal Photo Collection
- Author
- Alan Renga
- Date
- 12/29/2014
- 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
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)