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Immediate Source of Acquisition
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Related Materials
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Charles Lindbergh Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC .10089
Physical Description:
3.5 Cubic Feet
There are dozens of folders with an assortment of materials, including newspapers and newspaper clippings, documents, certificates,
receipts, booklets, magazines, periodicals, photographs, negatives, envelopes, and correspondence. The collection contains
information about Charles Lindbergh and people related to him, either through business or family. The majority of the collection
regarding any biographical or historical information directly related to Lindbergh and his flight has been arranged by publishing
date, starting from 1926, and ending in the 2000s. However, the remainder of the collection is arranged by subject. Family
matters, Lindbergh’s goggles and gliders, his house, tours and receptions, memorials, magazines, and more have been separated
from the biographical papers and newspaper clips and organized into folders by topic.
There are seven oversized papers – 5 papers from a magazine (back to back papers in one sleeve), one blue drawing from a magazine
from a souvenir booklet, and the cover of a digest with Lindbergh’s face on it - in the Oversized Material Special Collection.
It is stored in OMSC_00001.
Additional Lindbergh documents can be found in the Autograph Special Collection.
The Charles Lindbergh Collection is housed in three archival boxes each measuring 16 ½ x 13 x 10 ¼ inches.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974), was an American aviator, author, inventor, explorer, and
social activist. The collection contains information about Charles Lindbergh and people related to him, either through business
or family. The majority of the collection regarding any biographical or historical information directly related to Lindbergh
and his flight has been arranged by publishing date, starting from 1926, and ending in the 2000s.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
For copyright and use restrictions please consult the library director.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection of materials was donated to the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
Preferred Citation
[Item], [Collection Name], Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum
Scope and Contents
Description: The Charles Lindbergh Collection is housed in three archival boxes each measuring 16 ½ x 13 x 10 ¼ inches.
Content notes: There are dozens of folders with an assortment of materials, including newspapers and newspaper clippings,
documents, certificates, receipts, booklets, magazines, periodicals, photographs, negatives, envelopes, and correspondence.
The collection contains information about Charles Lindbergh and people related to him, either through business or family.
The majority of the collection regarding any biographical or historical information directly related to Lindbergh and his
flight has been arranged by publishing date, starting from 1926, and ending in the 2000s. However, the remainder of the collection
is arranged by subject. Family matters, Lindbergh’s goggles and gliders, his house, tours and receptions, memorials, magazines,
and more have been separated from the biographical papers and newspaper clips and organized into folders by topic.
There are seven oversized papers – 5 papers from a magazine (back to back papers in one sleeve), one blue drawing from a magazine
from a souvenir booklet, and the cover of a digest with Lindbergh’s face on it - in the Oversized Material Special Collection.
It is stored in OMSC_00001.
Additional Lindbergh documents can be found in the Autograph Special Collection.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ryan Aeronautical
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy
Spirit of St. Louis
Transatlantic Flights
San Diego International Airport
Aeronautic -- California -- San Diego -- History
Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus)