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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.

    Conditions Governing Access

    The collection is open to researchers by appointment.

    Conditions Governing Use

    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.

    Preferred Citation

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

    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.

    Scope and Contents

    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