Roscoe Turner papers, 1897-1972 (bulk 1920-1969)

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Roscoe Turner papers, 1897-1972 (bulk 1920-1969)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31912602

Collection contains 77 boxes of professional and personal corespondence (1920-1971); files related to his numerous business ventures (1926-1969); biographical information; photographs (1897-1970); financial records (1928-1968); materials related to the MacRobertson International Air Race from England to Australia in 1934; scripts and promotional materials for his motion pictures and radio programs (1928-1940); files related to his work with national associations and government agencies; materials related to his involvement in Indiana and Indianapolis civic affairs; 3 model airplanes; and miscellaneous other materials.

85.71 cubic ft. (187 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7330321

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Turner, Roscoe, 1895-1970

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