Kantner (Harold DeWolf) Personal Collection, 1892-1973, bulk bulk

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Title:: The Personal Papers of Harold DeWolf Kantner 1886-1973
Dates:: 1892-1973, bulk bulk
Creators:: Kantner, Harold DeWolf
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal papers of Harold DeWolf Kantner. Kantner was an early aviation pioneer who did a lot of work with flying boats.
Extent:: 1.2 Cubic Feet 3 manuscript boxes
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Item], The Personal Collection of Harold DeWolf Kantner, Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum

Scope and content:: This collection covers the aviation career of Harold DeWolf Kantner. The collection includes correspondence, telegrams, documents, memorabilia and newspaper articles from throughout Kantner’s aviation career. There are also numerous photographs from Kantner’s personal collection.
Biographical / historical:: Harold DeWolf Kantner spent his life in aviation in a variety of roles. He attended the Moisant School of Aviation in 1911 and received license no. 65. He went on to fly, test, design and build planes as well as instructing others on flying. He also designed an outboard hydroplane that won many regattas. During World War II Kantner worked for Consolidated Vultee in San Diego as a design engineer. Kantner was a longtime member of the Early Bird organization.
Physical location:: San Diego Air & Space Museum

Collection Guide Author:: Jason Rogers
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-01-18 23:49:25 +0000 .

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], The Personal Collection of Harold DeWolf Kantner, Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum

Location of this collection:: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park

San Diego, CA 92101, US