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Daniels (Charles) Personal Papers
SDASM.SC.10034-O/S
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: The Charles Daniels Personal Papers
creator:
Daniels, Charles
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10034-O/S
Physical Description:
10 Cubic Feet
3 Archival boxes and over 100 photo albums.
Date (inclusive): 1941-2015
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.
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Some copyright may be reserved. Consult with the library director for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this Collection were donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
[Item], Charles Daniels Personal Papers, Repository “San Diego Air & Space Museum Library & Archives”
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.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Air shows
Airplane racing
World War, 1939-1945
82nd Tactical Recon Squadron
Aerial photography
Daniels, Charles