Frederick C. Crawford films 1936-1980

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Frederick C. Crawford films 1936-1980

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The Frederick C. Crawford films consist of 38 16mm films chronicling the travels of Cleveland businessman Frederick C. Crawford from 1936 to 1980. In addition, the collection includes a photo album presented to Crawford by Trans World Airlines in 1953, documenting an around-the-world survey, in which Crawford participated as a technical consultant, that TWA completed in 1952.

6.0 linear feet

David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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