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Gildred (Theodore) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10055.O/S  
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Description
Theodore Gildred (1900-1967) was born on May 12, 1900, in Rochester, New York. His parents moved to South America in 1905, and he was educated in Argentina and Ecuador. Theodore Gildred’s collection primarily consists of documents relating to his Ecuador Goodwill Flight of March 1931.
Background
Theodore Gildred (1900-1967) was born on May 12, 1900, in Rochester, New York. His parents moved to South America in 1905, and he was educated in Argentina and Ecuador. He entered New York University in 1915 and graduated as a civil engineer in 1918. He then began his engineering career with the job of surveying Lake Tahoe to establish the permanent water levels of the lake. He later returned to Ecuador to work with his brothers.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet One Box
Restrictions
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Availability
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.