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Eggleston, Dwight W., 1915-2005

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: November 3, 1915 - March 3, 2005

Biographical Information

Dwight W. Eggleston was born on November 3, 1915 in Fairview Village, Ohio. Eggleston worked as a Journeyman Electrician and was an amateur photographer. He lived in Miami, Florida and met and photographed Amelia Earhart when she stopped there en route for her world flight. Eggleston later married Jessalyn Cook and they had five children together: Ross, William, Margaret, Betty, and Janet. He died on March 3, 2005 in Union City, Indiana.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Dwight W. Eggleston photographs of Amelia Earhart

 Unprocessed — Digital Folder: 2024-061 Dwight W. Eggleston photographs of Amelia Earhart
Identifier: 2024-061
Dates: May 31, 1937 - June 1, 1937