The Ed Morrow Personal Papers, 1899-1994

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Summary

Abstract:
Ed Morrow was a key member of the team that built the Spirit of St. Louis
Extent:
1.4 Cubic Feet There are many material types including photographs, negatives, magazines, books, newspapers, correspondence, blueprints, and drawings. The collection ranges from the late 1920s to modern day material. It is arranged by material type, size, and subject.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

The Ed Morrow Personal Papers from the Library and Archives of the San Diego Air and Space Museum

Background

Scope and content:

This is a three box collection. One box measures 15 ½ x 12 ½ x 5 inches. The other two boxes measure 15 ½ x 10 ¼ x 5 inches. There are many material types including photographs, negatives, magazines, books, newspapers, correspondence, blueprints, and drawings. The collection ranges from the late 1920s to modern day material. It is arranged by material type, size, and subject.

There is one photograph stored in the Oversized Materials Special Collection (OMSC_00001) box. It is labeled as MorrowOM_1.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Sherman County, Oregon, Herbert Edwin “Ed” Morrow lived on a farm in Oregon until his early twenties. He studied to become a machinist, but moved to San Diego in 1922 to learn how to fly. He never intended to work in the aviation industry, but his mechanical and ironworking skills were sought after. Morrow was a dedicated worker for Ryan Aeronautical, and he was a key member of the team that built the Spirit of St. Louis. He built the aircraft with precise specifications and requirements and he had to personally fit some of the parts on the plane under the direct supervision of Lindbergh himself. Morrow was the last Ryan employee to say goodbye to Lindbergh before his famous flight. Ed Morrow supposedly was the only Ryan employee to receive two “thank you’s” from Lindbergh – one before the flight, and one during the celebration afterwards. Morrow was also a roommate of Douglas Corrigan – the “Wrong-Way” pilot – who flew from New York to Ireland. Morrow retired in El Cajon, California. He was an important figure in designing and rebuilding the replica of the "Spirit of St. Louis" from memory for the San Diego Air & Space Museum.

Ed Morrow passed away on December 7, 1994 in San Diego.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Physical facet:
This is a 3 box collection. There is one photograph stored in the Oversized Materials Special Collection (OMSC_00001) box. It is labeled as MorrowOM_1.
Dimensions:
One box measures 15 ½ x 12 ½ x 5 inches. The other two boxes measure 15 ½ x 10 ¼ x 5 inches.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers by appointment

Terms of access:

Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information

Preferred citation:

The Ed Morrow Personal Papers from the Library and Archives of the San Diego Air and Space Museum

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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