The Papers of Henry James White (1892-1962) Bulk, 1939-1953 1936-1956

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The Papers of Henry James White (1892-1962) Bulk, 1939-1953 1936-1956

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This is a collection of the personal papers of Henry White. White was an early pilot and instructed Charles Lindbergh in seaplane flight. White also worked as a translator, notably on Wernher von Braum's "Life on Mars".

0.8 Linear feet; 2 manuscript boxes

San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

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