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Crosson (Joe) Personal Photo Collection
SDASM.SC.20014  
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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Preferred Citation
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Biographical / Historical
  • Scope and Contents
  • Related Materials

  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
    Title: Joe Crosson Personal Photo Collection
    Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20014
    Physical Description: 0.1 Cubic Feet One photo folder
    Date (inclusive): 1918-1941
    Abstract: Joe Crosson is best known for his flights in Alaska. He is also the brother of early aviatrix Marvel Crosson.

    Conditions Governing Access

    The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

    Conditions Governing Use

    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”]

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

    Biographical / Historical

    Joe Crosson was an experienced arctic pilot who became a national hero between the world wars flying mercy missions, including a dangerous search in Siberian winter for lost pilot, Carl Ben Eielson, and a winter flight in an open cockpit carrying serum to Barrow Alaska. He was the first pilot to land on a glacier.

    Scope and Contents

    5 photos and one postcard.

    Related Materials

    Joe Crosson bio file.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Alaskan Aviation
    Crosson, Joe