The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Lt. Charles Austin Personal Photo Collection SDASM.SC.20001

Finding aid prepared by Alan Renga

San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park

San Diego, CA, 92101

(619) 234-8291

1/2/2015

Title: Lt. Charles Austin Personal Photo Collection

Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20001

Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 0.2 Cubic feet Two Photo Envelopes

Date (inclusive): 1911-1945

Abstract: Lt. Austin served with the 22nd Photo Section in the Canal Zone in the 1920s.

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use note

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred Citation note

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

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

Biographical/Historical note

Lt. Austin served with the 22nd Photo Section in the Canal Zone in the 1920s. Lt. Austin was a pioneer pilot with the US Army who attempted a flight from Panama to Washington DC.

Scope and Contents note

Black and White photos numbered 09_00001 to 09_00112

Related Archival Materials note

Lt. Charles Austin bio file.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Austin, Charles

De Havilland DH.4

Panama Canal

United States. Army Air Forces. Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, 22nd

United States. Army. Air Corps

Two Photo Envelopes

Physical Description: Black and White photos numbered 09_00001 to 09_00112