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Mcgrew (John) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10094
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: John McGrew Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10094
Physical Description:
.5 Cubic Feet
2 archival boxes.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: John McGrew served in the 5th Photographic Section in World War One. This collection includes many of the photos he took.
This collection is open to the public by appointment.
For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection of materials was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
[Item], [Collection Name], Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum
Description: The collection is housed in two archival boxes.
Content Notes: This collection primarily consists of photographs from World War I. These photos were taken by McGrew in the
course of his work with the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section. The collection also includes a history of that section
written by McGrew.
John McGrew joined the Air Service’s 5th Photographic Section close to the outbreak of World War I. He traveled to Europe
with the section and took aerial photographs of various locations during the war, including spots in France, Belgium, Luxembourg
and Germany.
World War One Misc. Images
Aerial Photography Misc Subject File
Air Force Collection
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918
Aerial photography
5th Photography Section
McGrew, John