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 Summary

This donation consists of memorabilia, mostly from 1943, from the following American and Canadian airlines: American Airlines; Canadian Pacific Airlines; Northwest Airlines; Pennsylvania Central Airlines; Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA); TWA; United Air Lines; and Western Air Lines.

 Biographical / Historical

Although casual air travel virtually ceased during the conflict, World War II brought new life to the airline industry as many airlines in the Allied countries, including the United States and Canada, were flush from lease contracts to the military. Airlines immediately began working closely with the military, coordinating the transport of aircraft, cargo, and personnel around the world. A tight priority list ensured that only those serving the war effort flew.

 Identifier

NASM.2003.0004

Date

1943

Provenance

J. S. Gregson, Gift, 2002, NASM.2003.0004

Extent

0.25 Cubic feet ((1 slim document box))

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This donation consists of memorabilia, mostly from 1943, from the following American and Canadian airlines: American Airlines; Canadian Pacific Airlines; Northwest Airlines; Pennsylvania Central Airlines; Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA); TWA; United Air Lines; and Western Air Lines. The following types of memorabilia are included: souvenir route maps, souvenir flight packets, menus, baggage labels and decals, seat occupied signs, postcards, tickets, timetable schedules, comment cards, and brochures.

Arrangement note

Arranged by airline.

Rights

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Restrictions

No restrictions on access

Citation

American and Canadian Airlines Memorabilia, NASM.2003.0004, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Topics

Aeronautics

Airlines

World War, 1939-1945

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Ephemera

Timetables

Postcards

Brochures