United States airman photograph album of the Panama Canal Zone, circa 1942
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of one photograph album, containing 126 original gelatin silver photographs taken during the early 1940s by an unknown United States (U.S.) airman stationed at Albrook Field and Rio Hato bases in the U.S. Controlled Panama Canal Zone during World War II. Photographs in the album include handwritten captions, and show images of the two U.S. air bases, group shots and portraits of fellow airmen, local scenery, native Panamanians, and local events and outings.
- Extent:
- 1.06 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. United States airman photograph album of the Panama Canal Zone (MS 145). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of one photograph album, containing 126 original gelatin silver photographs taken during the early 1940s by an unknown United States (U.S.) airman stationed at Albrook Field and Rio Hato bases in the U.S. Controlled Panama Canal Zone during World War II. Photographs in the album include handwritten captions, and show images of the two U.S. air bases, group shots and portraits of fellow airmen, local scenery, native Panamanians, and local events and outings.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased in 2022.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2022.
- Arrangement:
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The photograph album has been maintained in its original order, as it was received by Special Collections & University Archives, which includes areas where photographs are missing.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some material in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. United States airman photograph album of the Panama Canal Zone (MS 145). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233