Reinhardt, Edwin Personal Papers, bulk 1921-1991

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Summary

Title:
The Descriptive Finding Guide for Edwin Reinhardt Personal Papers
Dates:
bulk 1921-1991
Abstract:
The collection contains materials collected by and related to Edwin D. Reinhardt during his career as an Air Force Pilot and instructor. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs.
Extent:
.80 Cubic Feet The collection contains materials collected by and related to Edwin D. Reinhardt during his career as an Air Force Pilot and instructor. The collection includes documents, correspondence, news articles and clippings, and photographs.
Language:
English .

Background

Biographical / historical:

Air Force Pilot, Edwin Douglas Reinhardt was born March 24, 1921 in Brecksville, Ohio. He attended Ohio University on an athletic scholarship for two years before enlisting in the US Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1942. After completing the Republic P-47 pilot training, he was assigned to the 353rd Fighter Group 352nd Fighter Squadron in England. During WWII he achieved classification as an 'Ace' and received several medals including the Air Medal, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. Following the war, he returned to complete his education and graduated from Ohio University in 1947. While there, he was an instructor pilot for the school. He met a fellow student there, Marilyn J. Martin, and they married soon after graduation. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict and was assigned as a flight instructor to F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY. He became a career Air Force officer, served in Vietnam and retired as a full Colonel in 1975. He passed away from cancer October 10, 1991. He is mentioned in the "P-47 Thunderbolt: The Jug" published by the P-47 Thunderbolt Pilots Association in 1981, and in "Jonah's Feet are Dry", the experience of the 353rd Fighter Group during WWII by G.E. Cross.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the Museum.
Physical facet:
Description: This is a one box collection measuring 12x4x10.5". The collection has been kept in organized into folders.
Dimensions:
This is a one box collection measuring 12x4x10.5".
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-02-24 15:56:23 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to research. Some restrictions may apply.

Terms of access:

The collection is open to use. Some restrictions may apply.

Location of this collection:
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 234-8291
archives@sdasm.org
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