Wold-Chamberlain Field files, 1928-1983 (bulk 1940-1960).

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Wold-Chamberlain Field files, 1928-1983 (bulk 1940-1960).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313868534

Subject files documenting all aspects of the operation and administration of Wold-Chamberlain Field, including correspondence of airport directors Larry D. Hammond and L. A. Johnson (1946-1966), records of the Governor's Interdepartmental Transportation Task Force Professional Advisory Committee (1972), and files covering such topics as accidents and investigations, personnel, concessions, air traffic control, site expansion, fire and crash protection, fire and rescue equipment, gasoline sales and usage, hangars, landing use fees, the movie "Airport," parking, police, rentals and airport tenants, restaurants, rules and regulations, snow removal, runways, terminals, and taxis. They also cover relations with General Mills, the Metropolitan Council, Honeywell, Northwest Airlines, Travelers Aid Society, and the U. S. Air Force and Navy.

7.4 cu. ft. (6 boxes and 2 partial boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7317515

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