The Descriptive Finding Guide for the John McGrew Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10094
AR
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
1/29/2016
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: 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.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Preferred Citation
[Item], [Collection Name], Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum
Scope and Contents
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.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Related Materials
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
Folder 01 - 16 Photos in Paris, France
Folder 02 - 64 Photos Shots Lam, France
Folder 03 - Photos in Luxembourg, France
Folder 04 - Photos of Cathedrals
Folder 05 - 27 Photos of King and Queen of Belgium and Other Important Persons
Folder 06 - Photos of the Aero Squadron
Folder 07 - Photos using an Aero Gun Camera
Folder 08 - Photos of German Arsenals
Folder 09 - Photos of Burg Katz, Germany
Folder 10 - Photos of German Arsenals #2
Folder 1 - Photos in Hindenburg Line Positions
Folder 2 - Photos of German Headquarters
Folder 3 - 44 Photos of German Intel
Folder 4 - 39 Photos of German and France Aftermath
Folder 5- 27 Photos of German Camp
Folder 6 - 27 Photos of Luxembourg and Castles
Folder 7 – German Battlefield
Folder 8 - 34 Photos of France and Occupation
Folder 9 - Photos of Aerial Bombings (Germany)
Folder 10 - 43 Photos on German Defenses
Folder 11 - Photos of Aerials of Hospitals
Folder 12 - Photos of Maps
Folder 15 - Documentation