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SDASM.SC.10246
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Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Joseph J. Szakacs Personal Papers
Creator:
Szakacs, Joseph J.
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10246
Physical Description:
1.5 Cubic Feet
The collection contains materials related to career and inventions of J.J. Szakacs. This includes documents, textbooks, patent
information, sketchbooks, and photographs.
The collection is contained in one flip-top archival storage boxes, one 12-1/2" x 5 x 10-1/2", and two flat archival storage
boxes, one 21 x 3 x 17 and the other, 15 x 5 x 12. The collection has been organized into series.
Date (inclusive): 1933-2000
Abstract: The collection contains materials related to career and inventions of J.J. Szakacs. This includes documents, textbooks, patent
information, sketchbooks, and photographs.
Physical Description: The collection contains materials related to career and inventions of J.J. Szakacs. This includes documents, textbooks, patent
information, sketchbooks, and photographs. The collection is contained in one flip-top archival storage boxes, one 12-1/2"
x 5 x 10-1/2", and two flat archival storage boxes, one 21 x 3 x 17 x3 and the other, 15 x 5 x 12. The collection has been
organized into series.
Language of Material:
English
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J.J. Szakacs was an American aeronautical engineer and sailing enthusiast, a tinkerer and problem solver from the 20th Century.
He worked for aerospace companies in the San Diego area, including General Dynamics & Convair.
The collection is open to research. Some restrictions may apply
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division
General Dynamics
OX-5 Aviation Pioneers (Organization)
Consolidated B-24 Liberator Family
Convair 240 Convair-Liner