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Albert Fulton Moorehead World War II Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2004-03-03

Contents of the Collection

The Albert Fulton Moorehead World War II Collection primarily relates to the World War II service of pilot Albert Fulton Moorehead, who served with the United States Naval Reserve Patrol Bombing Squadron 136.

The collection contains approximately 130 photographs depicting locations in Alaska during the war, military personnel, activities, and aircraft. Additional materials include a pilot's log book, a typed "Personal History of VPB-136" by Robert R. Larson, military records and certificates, and clippings about the Aleutian Islands. There is also a small amount of post-war materials related to reunions of squadron members.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1945

Creator

Language of Materials

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research but has not been fully processed. Access to the collection may be limited or may require additional processing time. For more information contact us.

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.

Biographical Note: Albert Fulton Moorehead

Albert Fulton Moorehead was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. During World War II, he was a pilot with Patrol Bombing Group 136. No further information is known.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 2-inch legal-size document box and 1 oversize folder )

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by the creator's wife, Marion Moorehead, in 2004.

Accruals

No further accruals expected.

Subject

Title
Guide to the Albert Fulton Moorehead World War II Collection
Status
Completed Level 1
Author
H. Kolesar
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

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


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