Descriptive Finding Guide for the Joe Crosson Personal Photo Collection SDASM.SC.20014
Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
12/29/2014
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.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
[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.
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.
5 photos and one postcard.
Joe Crosson bio file.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Alaskan Aviation
Crosson, Joe