Papers, 1925-1970.

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Papers, 1925-1970.

Contains pilot's logbooks, photographs, 14 pieces of correspondence, memorabilia and miscellaneous other materials of this pilot who worked for Trans World Airlines from 1928-1963.

.9 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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Bowen, Melvin O. (Melvin Otis), 1903-1981.

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Trans world airlines

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Trans World Airlines, formerly Transcontinental & Western Air, was founded in 1930 by a merger of Pittsburgh Aviation Industries, Western Express, and T.A.T.- Maddox Airlines (founded in 1929 by Charles Lindbergh). Trans World Airlines began all-air coast to coast commercial service in 1930-1931 and was built into an aviation giant by Howard Hughes. TWA merged with American Airlines in 2001. From the description of Trans World Airlines records, 1929-1982 (bulk 1944-1970). (Univer...