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Daniel Abramson Korean War Photograph Album

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2020-02-26

Content Description The Daniel Abramson Korean War Photograph Album consists of one album with snapshots documenting Abramson's service in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.The album has a teal cover with a Chinese or Japanese style dragon plate on the front cover, presumably purchased during his time abroad in service. It measures approximately 9x12x1.5 inches and has black paper pages. Inside there are 143 black-and-white photographs, each about 3.5x4.5 inches, affixed with album...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

The Julius A. Barr Photograph Album

Collection

Identifier: 2018-00-00-6

Abstract Julius A. Barr (1905-1939) was born in Normal, Illinois and spent time as a personal pilot to Chinese military figures Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and General Chiang Kai-shek in the mid-1930s. The collection contains a photograph album with three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, most likely taken by Barr, covering his time in China.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films

Collection

Identifier: 2019-10-24

Abstract Julius A. Barr had a varied flight career in the 1920s and 1930s, notably spending time as a personal pilot to Chinese military figures and later working as a Boeing test pilot. The collection includes 5 albums with more than 1,600 photographs and 11 films that document his personal life and career.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-09-04

Abstract The John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection consists of visual and textual materials related to the lives and careers of John and Alan Blum. John founded the Northwest Air Service Company and Alan served as President after his brother died in a plane crash in 1931.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

James O. Brewer World War II Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2012-06-04

Contents of the Collection The James O. Brewer World War II Collection documents Brewer’s service as a pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The collection consists of both photographic and textual material, primarily dating from 1942-1949.Photographs are in color and black-and-white and appear to show military personnel, reunions, and personal candids, though most of the photographs are not dated or annotated. A significant number of photographs were taken in Australia and prominently feature...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2015-06-17

Abstract The Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers is comprised of documents and scrapbooks, photographic prints and photograph albums, and assorted ephemera primarily pertaining to the life and military career of Lieutenant Commander Emile Chourré (1894-1938). Major topics include Chourré's military service, especially while stationed in Coco Solo, Panama; his service as a U.S. Naval announcer for the 1929-1931 and 1933-1934 National Air Races; and family (immediate and extended) photographs.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Merle M. Coons Fighter Ace Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2002-02-13-1284

Abstract Colonel Merle Coons (1921-1997) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot, earning ace status during World War II. The collection is a subset of the American Fighter Aces Collection and includes primarily textual materials, such as military orders and records, flight records and a log book, and a scrapbook, as well as a photograph album and a small amount of loose photographs.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

The James H. Dilonardo Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2006-01-21

Abstract James H. Dilonardo was a local aviation enthusiast strongly tied to Boeing Field and The Museum of Flight. His collection consits of photographs, textual materials, sound recordings, and film largely related to aviation in Seattle, Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

William H. Dyche World War II Photograph Albums

Collection

Identifier: 2019-00-00-85

Contents of the Collection William H. Dyche World War II Photograph Albums is a collection of six photograph albums with black-and-white photographs taken by aerial photographer William H. Dyche during World War II. Images include scenic shots of the English countryside, castles, cathedrals and people as well as aerial photographs of England and France, including what appears to be D-Day. Aircraft are also featured, including the B-24, B-17, and P-38; in particular “Flak Bait” and “Mild & Bitter.” There...

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Early Seattle Aviation Photograph Album

Collection

Identifier: 1991-04-08

Abstract The collection consists of an album containing ten (10) black-and-white photographs featuring early aviators and aircraft.

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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Daniel Abramson Korean War Photograph Album

The Julius A. Barr Photograph Album

Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films

John and Alan Blum Northwest Aviation Collection

James O. Brewer World War II Collection

Emile Chourré and Chourré Family Papers

Merle M. Coons Fighter Ace Collection

The James H. Dilonardo Collection

William H. Dyche World War II Photograph Albums

Early Seattle Aviation Photograph Album

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