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Frederick Hoover Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20027

Scope and Contents

One photo envelope containing 25 images.

Dates

  • 1912 - 1965

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

Frederick A. Hoover was the 100th individual to receive his aviator license (June 8th 1912). He performed stunts in air shows and was known as 'The Death Cheating Aviator". He was a member of the Early Birds of Aviation.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (One photo envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Frederick A. Hoover was an early stunt flyer.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

Related Materials

Stunt Flying Subject Files.

Title
The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Frederick Hoover Personal Photo Collection
Author
Alan Renga
Date
12/30/2014
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:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101 USA US
(619) 234-8291
(619) 233-4525 (Fax)