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Twentieth century aviation film

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 331

Content Description

Includes a film showing an unidentified aviator, biplane, and flight over what appears to be Los Angeles, California. Approximately 350 ft of DuPont 35 mm black and white camera original negative without splices. (circa 1934-1935)

Dates

  • circa 1934 - 1935

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copywrite is unknown, consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical / Historical

An unidentified early 20th century film of two pilots flying in a biplane over what appears to be Los Angeles, California. The second half of the film includes home movie footage of children playing in front of their house.

Extent

1.00 mss._boxes

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Donated to Purdue Archives and Special Collections by Nils Erickson on July 15, 2015.

Processing Information

The film has been digitized and rehoused in an archival container and core.
Title
Twentieth century aviation film
Status
Completed
Author
Ben Parnin
Date
7/23/2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First Edition

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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