The Descriptive Finding Guide for the John McGrew Personal Papers SDASM.SC.10094

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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

 

Series I: Photographs

 

Box 1 of 2

 

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

 

Box 2 of 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 13 - Negatives

 

Folder 14 - V-Mail

 

Folder 15 - Documentation