Capt. Harry M. Jones collection, 1916-2006.

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Capt. Harry M. Jones collection, 1916-2006.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/172987146

Photographs, postcards, aviation celebration memorabilia, ephemera, correspondence, documents, publications, and a vintage audio and video recording, focusing on the flying career of Harry M. Jones, with particular interest on his days as pilot/owner of Hazzard Shoe Flying Corporation in Old Orchard Beach during the 1920s and 1930s.

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Harmon Museum/Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6919366

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