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The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ARTIFICIAL-BIO
The Biographical Files are an artifical collection with textual and photographic files on prominent people in the space and aviation industries. Approximately 1600 individuals and a couple dozen groups are represented with textual material such as newspaper clippings, articles, obituaries and other printed ephemera such as brochures and tickets, as well as photographic and digital prints and photocopied images. Materials come from various sources, including unsolicited or unaccessioned donations or from staff and volunteers. The collection is useful for general reference purposes.

Dates

  • 20th Century

Language of Materials

All materials are in English.

Conditiona Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Museum of Flight (TMOF) Archives is the owner of the physical materials in the archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from TMOF archives before any publication use. TMOF does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.

Extent

36 Cubic Feet (Three four-drawer lateral file cabinets)

Abstract

The Biographical Files are an artifical collection with textual and photographic files on more than 1600 prominent people and groups in the space and aviation industries.

Arrangement

The files are arranged in alphabetical order by last name. Photographs and textual information for each individual are in separate folders, with photo files filed behind textual files. Information on groups is at the end of the collection.

Accruals

Information is added periodically and the finding aid is updated.
Title
Guide to the Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files
Status
Completed - Level 4
Author
Archives Staff and Volunteers
Date
2009-2019
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
English
Edition statement
1st edition

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874


The Museum of Flight | 9404 E. Marginal Way South | Seattle WA 98108-4097 | 206-764-5874
Contact us with a research request
curator@museumofflight.org