Papers, 1916-1972.

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Papers, 1916-1972.

Documents Lovell's training and service through his pilot's log book (1916-26), acrobatic flying certificate, and AEF pilot's identification card. Also contains correspondence and photographs from his military days, and an obituary.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7451717

Auburn University.

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