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Photographer Nathaniel L. Dewell (188??-1954) was a resident of the State of Nebraska. Although the subject matter of his photographs covered a variety of areas, aviation, particularly with respect to airmail service, comprised a large part of his work. His avid interest in the post office's airmail delivery service, particularly during the 1920s when the transcontinental route reached from New York City to San Francisco, is well documented in the dozens of images he captured relating to that topic.
NASM.XXXX.0571
Dewell, Nathaniel L., -1954
1922-1930
Robert L. Stephenson, gift, 1958-59, XXXX-0571, NASM?
1 Cubic foot (1 box)
National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 116+ photographs, although it is suspected that there are actually some others that have not as yet been identified as belonging to this group. The photographs cover a wide array of subjects related to aviation and especially to airmail in Nebraska. Included are images of aircraft, pilots (such as William C. Hopson), and airfield lighting equipment.
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Air mail service
Air mail service -- Nebraska
Aeronautics
Aeronautics, Commercial -- United States
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