Descriptive Finding Guide for Louis Lowry Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10090

Matt Ferrill
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
June 2, 2014
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101


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.

 

Box 01

 

Folder 01 – Documents

 

Certificate of Graduation from Parachute Riggers school at Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois, signed by Lt. Col. James A. Mars and 1st Lt. A.C., Asst. Executive Ray L. Owens October 16, 1931

 

Certificate of Renewal of Radio License for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service station September 22, 1953

 

Certificate of 25 years of service, North American Rockwell Corporation, signed by J L Atwood and W B Bergen as well as three illegible inscriptions April 18, 1968

 

Letter from William B. Bergen to Louis M. Lowry, February 28, 1969

 

Certificate of 21 years of service, North American Rockwell Corporation Space Division, signed by William B. Bergen February 28, 1969

 

Folder 02 – Photographs

 

4 Photographs depicting unidentified individuals and aircraft (possibly a 1920’s Parks P-1 biplane) c. 1920

 

1 Photograph of a man holding a model airplane

 

5 Photographs of radio telescopes c. 1975

 

1 Business card, Bernie H. Raines, Field Manager, University School of Aeronautics, Austin Texas, inscribed “Killed Sunday Sept. 2, 1928 at Austin University Air Port.”

 

1 Illustrated membership certificate, “The Rip Cord Club of The World” October 9, 1931

 

1 Class photograph of Air Corps Technical School, Chanute Field Parachute Riggers Class Number 2 October 16, 1931