Contents of the Collection
The John Espy Pilot Collection pertains to pilot John Espy, including World War II and post-war materials. It includes pilot log books, 1941-1955; a "short snorter" dated October 23, 1942, and other foreign currency; membership certificates, and American Airline employment records for Espy. Also included is a CAA airman identify card for Margaret Louise Rowe, whose name appears in one of Espy's pilot logs though the exact connection between the two is unknown. Additional materials include slides from a July 1969 air show; and images of the Goodyear Blimp, Boeing 747, and Concorde. There is also a film of what appears to be slide show for aircraft recognition.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1969
Creator
- Espy, John E. (Person)
Language of Materials
One film is in German, all other 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. The film is not available for viewing, pending preservation. 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: John Espy
John E. Espy was a pilot during World War II. Post-war, he worked at American Airlines. No further information is known.
Extent
0.42 Cubic Feet (1 5-inch letter size document box and 1 oversize folder (12x18"))
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Separated Materials
The following materials were separated from the archival component and are kept in Objects Storage:
- Belt buckle
- Two (2) medals
Subject
- American Airlines (Organization)
- Espy, John E. (Person)
- Rowe, Margaret Louise (Person)
- United States. Navy (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the John Espy Pilot Collection
- Status
- Completed Level 1
- Author
- J. Parent
- Date
- 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- 1st edition
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-7874
curator@museumofflight.org