Russell Thaw Personal Photo Collection, 1920-1950

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Summary

Abstract:
Russell Thaw was a test pilot for Curtiss during World War Two.
Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 80 Photos
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

Background

Scope and content:

80 black and white images.

Biographical / historical:

Russell Thaw performed in movies with his mother as a child. Later, he became a racing pilot, participating in the Bendix Air Race. He also flew the Gee Bee R-2. During World War Two he was a test pilot for Curtiss.

Acquisition information:
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Terms of access:

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.

Preferred citation:

[Item], [Filing Unit], [Series Title], [Subgroups], [Record Group Title and Number], [Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”]

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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