John McGrew Personal Papers, bulk bulk

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Summary

Abstract:
John McGrew served in the 5th Photographic Section in World War One. This collection includes many of the photos he took.
Extent:
.5 Cubic Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item], [Collection Name], Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum

Background

Scope and content:

Description: The collection is housed in two archival boxes.

Content Notes: This collection primarily consists of photographs from World War I. These photos were taken by McGrew in the course of his work with the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section. The collection also includes a history of that section written by McGrew.

Biographical / historical:

John McGrew joined the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section close to the outbreak of World War I. He traveled to Europe with the section and took aerial photographs of various locations during the war, including spots in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

Acquisition information:
This collection of materials was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Physical facet:
2 archival boxes.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open to the public by appointment.

Terms of access:

For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.

Preferred citation:

[Item], [Collection Name], Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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