Daniels (Charles) Personal Papers, 1941-2015

Collection context

Summary

Title:
The Charles Daniels Personal Papers
Dates:
1941-2015
Creators:
Daniels, Charles
Abstract:
Charles Daniels was a member of the 8th Photos Recon Squadron and 82nd Tactical Recon Squadron during World War II. After the War he took and collected thousands of rare aircraft photos from all over the World.
Extent:
10 Cubic Feet 3 Archival boxes and over 100 photo albums.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item], Charles Daniels Personal Papers, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains Daniel’s personal papers, manuscripts, newspaper articles, magazines, and close to 30,000 aircraft images. It covers the history of aviation from the 1930s to 2000s.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Daniels was a member of the 8th Photos Recon Squadron and 82nd Tactical Recon Squadron during World War II. He wrote several manuscripts on the history of the 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 8th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron in the 1940s, and aviatrix, Mary Haizlip. After his military service, Mr. Daniels documented air races, air shows, international airports and aviation museums with photography.

Acquisition information:
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Alan Renga
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2015-12-14 16:00:18 +0000 .

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:

[Item], Charles Daniels Personal Papers, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”

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