The Descriptive Finding Guide for the Lindell Eugene Hendrix Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10067.O/S

Alan Renga
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
1/27/2015
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego 92101


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Lindell Eugene Hendrix Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10067.O/S
Physical Description: 0.3 Cubic Feet Two Archival Boxes
Date (inclusive): 1930-1977
Abstract: Lindell Hendrix served in the 8th Air Force in the World War Two and worked for Republic Aircraft after the War.

Biographical / Historical

Lindell Eugene Hendrix was born on March 7, 1921 in Illinois. He enrolled in the Aviation Cadet academy on November 27, 1939 directly out of college where he attended for two years majoring in Chemistry and Journalism. He soon was deployed into WWII a year late in July. While he was deployed he received an Air Medal for excellent service while tracking down enemy aircraft over Southern Europe. He was based in Southern Carolina, Washington, and Oregon. Mr. Hendrix died on April 28, 1980 in San Diego, California.

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”]

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials cover Lindell’s career from the time he joined the Cadet program until his retirement with Catalina Airlines in 1977.

Related Materials

Republic Aircraft Files Catalina Airline Files

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Republic Aircraft
Catalina Airlines
Air Force Cross (Medal)
United States. Air Force. Air Force, 8th
World War, 1939-1945
Hendrix, Lindell Eugene

 

Box 01

Physical Description: Folder 01-04 — Unidentified photos from Lindell Hendrix’s life (210 Count)
 

Box 02

Physical Description: Series II: Documents from personal and military life Folder 01 — All Flight Records EST.1942 Folder 02 — Flight Records Folder 03 — Military Transcripts 1 of 3 Folder 04 — Military Transcripts 2 of 3 Folder 05 — Military Transcripts 3 of 3 Folder 06 — McChord Field, Washington Folder 07 — Columbia, South Carolina Air Base Folder 08 — Yuma, Arizona Air Field Folder 09 — Awards Folder 10 — News Paper and Articles Folder 11 — Pendleton Field, Oregon Folder 12 — Personal Documents and Employment Folder 13 — Personal Articles and Written Stories Folder 14 — List of Contents