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Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Richard Dietz Photo Collection
source:
Dietz, Richard
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10252
Physical Description:
1.5 Cubic Feet
The collection contains photographs collected by and taken by Richard Dietz The items in the collection are evidence of Mr.
Dietz's passion for and interest in aviation history. The collection includes photographs, slides, and memorabilia from his
travels to many air bases and air shows in pursuit of that interest. The collection includes albums in original order and
miscellaneous photographs.
This collection consists of one 15.75 x 12.5 x 10.5" and one 12.5 x 10.5 x 5" boxes. There are approximately 2,400 photographic
prints and 1,200 slides. The collection has been organized into series.
Date (bulk): 1980-2024
Abstract: The collection contains photographs collected by and taken by Richard Dietz The items in the collection are evidence of Mr.
Dietz's passion for and interest in aviation history. The collection includes photographs, slides, and memorabilia from his
travels to many air bases and air shows in pursuit of that interest. The collection includes albums in original order and
miscellaneous photographs.
Physical Description: Description: This collection consists of one 15.75 x 12.5 x 10.5" and one 12.5 x 10.5 x 5" boxes. There are approximately
2,400 photographic prints and 1,200 slides. The collection has been organized into series.
Content notes: The collection contains photographs collected by and taken by Richard Dietz The items in the collection are
evidence of Mr. Dietz's passion for and interest in aviation history. The collection includes photographs, slides, and memorabilia
from his travels to many air bases and air shows in pursuit of that interest. The collection includes albums in original order
and miscellaneous photographs.
Language of Material:
English
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum in 2010 and 2014.
The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.
The collection contains photographs collected by and taken by Richard Dietz The items in the collection are evidence of Mr.
Dietz's passion for and interest in aviation history. The collection includes photographs, slides, and memorabilia from his
travels to many air bases and air shows in pursuit of that interest. The collection includes albums in original order and
miscellaneous photographs.
Richard C. Dietz was born on September 14, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. From 1948 through 1952, Mr. Dietz attended the U.S.
Naval Academy. He was a U.S. Navy aviator during his military career, from 1954 through 1974. From 1974 to 1976, he was
a student at San Diego State University, majoring in Public Administration. From 1976 to 1978 he was Assistant Science Advisor
to the City and County of San Diego on a National Science Administration grant. From 1979 to 2004, he was a Budget Analyst
for the County of San Diego. From 1976 through 2006, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the International
Aerospace Hall of Fame, and the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Aerial photography
Air shows
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Dietz, Richard