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MacGregor family scrapbooks regarding WWII aircraft, circa 1942-1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- MacGregor family
- Title
- MacGregor family scrapbooks regarding WWII aircraft
- Dates
- circa 1942-1945 (inclusive)19421945
- Quantity
- 2 scrapbooks (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH2014-006
- Summary
- Scrapbooks created by mother and daughter, Elizabeth T. MacGregor and Marjorie J. MacGregor ca. 1942-1945.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
In May 1941 civilian volunteers were organized into an Aircraft Warning Service to act as airplane spotters. All observers received extensive training in aircraft recognition. This training was so successful that it spilled over into the non-AWS population. Aircraft recognition became a significant hobby providing many with thousands of hours of entertainment (Wikipedia 5/20/2014). The MacGregor family was living in Montana when these scrapbooks were created.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Scrapbooks created by mother and daughter, Elizabeth T. MacGregor and Marjorie J. MacGregor ca. 1942-1945. Elizabeth's scrapbook contains images of aircraft used during WWII and was possibly created as an aid to identification as part of a civilian warning system. Marjorie's scrapbook pictures a variety of wartime vehicles and equipment, commanders and soldiers.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
