Edward J. Finan Papers, 1937-1985 1950-1960.

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Edward J. Finan Papers, 1937-1985 1950-1960.

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Documents, correspondence, photographs, clippings, pamphlets, ephemera, and other materials created and/or collected by Edward J. Finan over the course of his life and while preparing a book on aviation during the years 1908-1915. There are personal statements documenting Finan's military career during World War I in the U.S. Navy, as well as his later service in the Merchant Marines. His personal statements and correspondence reflect his participation in early aviation events at Cicero Field in Chicago, Illinois. The majority of the correspondence was created in Finan's efforts to acquire photographs and information regarding early aviation for the Pioneers of the Skyway. The bulk of the photographs depict aviators and aviation events during the years 1908-1915, but also include Lighter-than-Air transport and photographs from after World War II. The newspaper clippings reflect Finan's ongoing interest in aviation from the years 1945-1981. The majority of the clippings are from the 1950s and were written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of flight. Many of these clippings recount early aviation. The papers also contain scrapbooks assembled

5.38 linear ft.

University of Texas at Dallas. Eugene McDermott Library

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University of Texas at Dallas. Eugene McDermott Library

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