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Hoover (Frederick) Personal Photo Collection
SDASM.SC.20027  
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  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Preferred Citation
  • Biographical / Historical
  • Scope and Contents
  • Related Materials

  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
    Title: Frederick Hoover Personal Photo Collection
    Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.20027
    Physical Description: 0.1 Cubic Feet One photo envelope
    Date (inclusive): 1912-1965
    Abstract: Frederick A. Hoover was an early stunt flyer.

    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.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

    Preferred Citation

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

    Biographical / Historical

    Frederick A. Hoover was the 100th individual to receive his aviator license (June 8th 1912). He performed stunts in air shows and was known as 'The Death Cheating Aviator". He was a member of the Early Birds of Aviation.

    Scope and Contents

    One photo envelope containing 25 images.

    Related Materials

    Stunt Flying Subject Files.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Stunt flying
    Early Birds of Aviation (Organization)
    Hoover, Frederick A.