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Title: George L. Usher papers
Date (inclusive): 1909-1918
Collection Number: 69081
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3 envelopes
(0.3 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Depicts World War I German aircraft, American aircraft in 1909, and scenes of Vera Cruz in 1914. Includes aerial reconnaissance
views of World War I military activity in France
source:
Usher, George L., 1890-
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1969.
[Identification of item], George L. Usher Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1890 | Born |
| 1917-1918 | 135th Squadron in France, World War I |
| 1935-1939 | Chief of Personnel of the Air Force |
| 1939-1941 | Commander, Moffett Field, Mountain View, California |
| 1941-1942 | Commander, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio |
| 1942- | Deputy Commander of the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific |
Scope and Content of the Collection
The collection contains 181 photos dealing with World War I German aircraft and military reconnaissance activities in France.
Includes photos of early American aircraft 1909 and scenes of Vera Cruz, 1914.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works
Aeronautics -- Pictorial works
Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave, Mexico) -- History -- American occupation, 1914 -- Pictorial works
Usher, George L., 1890-