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Historical Information, 1928-1983

 Series
Identifier: I

Scope and Content of the Series

This series contains historical information about Eastern Airlines. One of the oldest items in the collection is a small day book (1928-1948) that has a few news clippings, photographs, and flight stamps related to Eastern's earliest incarnations, Pitcairn Aviation and Eastern Air Transport. Most of the photographs in this series are reproductions of earlier photographs and not original. Artifacts include Proclamations from Mayor Sam Massell (Aviation Week 1970) and Mayor Maynard Jackson (Eastern Airlines Week 1978).

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-1983

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 25.25 Linear Feet (in 69 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
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