Von Willer (Robert) Personal Papers, bulk bulk

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Summary

Title:
Robert William Von Willer Personal Papers
Dates:
bulk bulk
Abstract:
Robert Von Willer formed the Exotic Aircraft Company in El Cajon, specializing in the restoration of antique aircraft, including warbirds.
Extent:
.3 Cubic Feet The collection consists of two boxes containing papers found in Mr. Von Willer’s hangar after he had passed away. It appears to be paperwork (1990s), including liens, on a few of the planes he most likely worked on; as well as log books, photographs, postcards, aeronautical charts, Kaiser Fleetwings F-5 drawings. The collection is arranged
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two boxes containing papers found in Mr. Von Willer’s hangar after he had passed away. It appears to be paperwork (1990s), including liens, on a few of the planes he most likely worked on; as well as log books, photographs, postcards, aeronautical charts, Kaiser Fleetwings F-5 drawings. The collection is arranged

Biographical / historical:

Robert William Von Willer was born in January 26, 1942 and was the son of Robert William Von Willer (1921 - 2007) and Virginia M. Von Willer (1921 – 2010). He lived in Lakeside and El Cajon, graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1960, and married Jo E. Rhodes in 1961. In November 1969, Bob formed the Fleet Club with John Sommerfeld and published their first newsletter. Through the years, Bob had accumulated many aircraft parts and formed the Exotic Aircraft Company in El Cajon, specializing in the restoration of antique aircraft, including warbirds. He was an appraiser, dealer, expert collector, and mechanic for thirty years. Bob passed away on December 30, 2010.

Acquisition information:
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air Space Museum in 2015. The collection has been processed and is open for research with no restrictions.
Physical facet:
2 boxes.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
AR
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-06-22 15:57:38 +0000 .

Access and use

Terms of access:

The collection is open to research by appointment.

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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