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  • Arrangement
  • Biographical / Historical
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Custodial History
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Preferred Citation
  • Related Materials
  • Scope and Contents

  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
    Title: Louis Lowry Personal Papers
    creator: North American Rockwell Corporation
    creator: North American Rockwell Corporation. Space Division
    creator: Bergen, William B.
    Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10090
    Physical Description: 0.19 Cubic Feet One (1) 12.25" x 10.25" x 2.5" box
    Date (inclusive): 1931-1975
    Abstract: The Louis M. Lowry Personal Papers is composed of a small collection of photographs and documents from Lowry's military training in the U.S. Army Air Corps and his civilian career with North American Rockwell from 1943 to 1975.

    Arrangement

    The documents are arranged chronologically and the images are organized by SDASM digital item number.

    Biographical / Historical

    Louis M. Lowry graduated from Parachute Riggers School at Chanute Field at Rantoul, Illinois in 1931. He went on to work for North American Rockwell Corporation from 1943 to 1969.

    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.

    Custodial History

    The materials in this collection were added to the San Diego Air & Space Museum when the museum incorporated the collections of the International Aerospace Hall of Fame in April 1993.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    The materials in this collection were added to the San Diego Air & Space Museum when the museum incorporated the collections of the International Aerospace Hall of Fame in April 1993. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.

    Preferred Citation

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

    Related Materials

    A more detailed finding guide is available at http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=132
    A more detailed finding guide is avilable is at http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/collections/collection_item.php?id=132
    Digitized images from this collection are avilable at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157631897335327
    Photographs of Louis Lowry are included in the Biographical Images Collection, SDASM Catalog # 02-L-0060 through 02-L-0073. These images are available to view as part of the “Aviation Related People” album at https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/sets/72157624349446386.
    The SDASM holds the Log book of L. M. Lowry, Inclusive Period: May 1946 – July 1946, SDASM Catalog # LB 124

    Scope and Contents

    The collection is housed in one 12.25" x 10.25" x 2.5" standing box. The collection contains 8.5” x 11” documents and images of various sizes.The documents consist primarily of certificates presented to Louis Lowry during his military service and civilian career. The images consist primarily of black and white photographs of 1920’s biplanes and aviators, and of color snapshots of radio telescopes circa 1975.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Amateur radio stations
    Radio telescopes
    United States. Army. Air Corps
    Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
    North American Rockwell Corporation
    North American Rockwell Corporation. Space Division
    Bergen, William B.