Martin F. Scanlon papers, 1912-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Scanlon, Martin F.
- Title
- Martin F. Scanlon papers
- Dates
- 1912-1979 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.58 cubic ft. (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05135
- Summary
- Martin F. Scanlon (1889-1980) was a retired Air Force brigadier general who also served as vice president of Republic Aviation. Collection contains biographical information; correspondence; subject files; evaluation reports; flight records; military diaries; military orders; certificates, citations, and a diploma; photographs and photograph albums; speeches; receipts; newspaper clippings; and other miscellaneous material.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Martin F. Scanlon (1889-1980) was a retired Air Force brigadier general who also served as vice president of Republic Aviation. He took part in the Vera Cruz occupation and participated in the St. Michael and Argonne operations with the Army Air Service during World War I. Scanlon served as commander at Bolling Field from 1919 to 1922 and in the 1930s. Between the wars, Scanlon worked as an assistant military attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and London. During WWII, he served in the Southwest Pacific and later commanded training wings in the U.S. He joined Republic Aviation as director of export and vice president between 1948 and 1957 when he retired from service.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical information; correspondence; subject files; evaluation reports; flight records; military diaries; military orders; certificates, citations, and a diploma; photographs and photograph albums; speeches; receipts; newspaper clippings; and other miscellaneous material.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 6 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-6
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Aeronautics.
- Air pilots.
- Military.
Corporate Names
- United States. -- Air Force.
- United States. -- Army. -- Air Corps.
