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Morlan (Fred H.) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10102
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Fred H. Morlan Personal Papers
creator:
Morlan, Fred H.
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10102
Physical Description:
0.91 Cubic Feet
Two archive boxes 15”x5”x10.5”.
Date (inclusive): 1883-1968
Abstract: Fred H. Morlan, born July 28, 1883, enlisted as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Service on May 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. He
was sent to March Field pilot school and tested to become a pilot on July 12, 1920. Morlan was then stationed in France with
the Advanced American Expeditionary Force for the duration of World War I
There are two boxes, both with dimensions 15”x5”x10.5”. Box 1 contains the folders with photographs, memos, negatives, and
personal letters, and Box 2 contains hundreds of negatives in paper envelopes and hard covered boxes. The majority of this
collection is photographs (duplicates included) and negatives. Materials are arranged by material type and numerical order.
Fred H. Morlan was born July 28, 1883 in Wayne County, Illinois to Dr. and Mrs. John H. Moreland. He enlisted as a Sergeant
in the U.S. Air Service on May 16, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. He was sent to March Field pilot school and tested to become
a pilot on July 12, 1920. Morlan was then stationed in France with the Advanced American Expeditionary Force. He was promoted
to Captain on October 5, 1918. After the armistice ending World War I, Morlan returned to the United States and was discharged
on March 23, 1921. He then resided in Colorado and became a charter member of the William D. Davis American Legion Post No.
34 in Bunnell, Colorado. Morlan passed away in 1968l.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The collection has been processed and is
open for research with no restrictions.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Standard J-1
World War, 1914-1918
Yosemite National Park (California)
Nieuport 28
Colombey-les-Belles (France)
United States Air Force. American Expeditionary Force. Colombey-les Belles Aerodrome First Air Depot
American Legion
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
Morlan, Fred H.
United States Air Force. United States. March Air Force Base
Morlan, Fred H.