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Carl J. Christenson (1907-1986) learned to fly at Oakland, CA with the Wright Air Service and received his license in 1928. Christenson worked for the Wright Air Service as a line boy and mechanic's helper although he also hopped passengers to build flight time. He was issued transport and mechanic licenses in 1929 and went to work for Humboldt Flying Service in Eureka, CA. During the 1930s he became engaged in fixed base and barnstorming operations in northern California and central Washington with a variety of small flying services. In 1939 Christenson was hired as an inspector by the CAA/FAA, and he served in Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and California before retiring in 1969. Christenson was a member of the Quiet Birdmen.
NASM.1995.0057
Christenson, Carl J., 1907-1986
[ca. 1920s-1980s]
bulk 1928-1968
Andrew L. Christenson, gift, 1995, 1995-0057, NASM
1.8 Cubic feet (4 legal document boxes)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection covers Christenson's flying and government career and includes the following types of material: photographs, newspaper clippings, government forms and memorandums, correspondence, publications, and log books.
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Aeronautics
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States
Aeronautics -- Exhibitions
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Archival materials
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