Arthur B. Nolan Pan American Airlines transpacific flight photographs, 1934-1938
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Nolan, Arthur B.
- Title
- Arthur B. Nolan Pan American Airlines transpacific flight photographs
- Dates
- 1934-1938 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 small collection envelope)
- Collection Number
- 02665
- Summary
- Photographs of Pan American Airlines's first transpacific flight (1935), centering on Guam.
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Arthur B. Nolan was a Pan American Airlines radio operator. He was a member of the crew that constructed radio stations to guide planes across the Pacific and was stationed in Guam in 1934-1935. Pan American Airlines' China Clipper made its first transpacific crossing in November-December, 1935. The Martin M-130 flew from California to Manila and back. Stops were made at Honolulu, Midway, Wake, and Guam.
Content Description
The collection contains photographs and other material from a scrapbook about the Pan American Airlines' first transpacific expedition. Most of the photographs were taken by Arthur B. Nolan in 1934-1935.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Arthur B. Nolan at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Arthur B. Nolan in 1968
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in August 2009
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Air Mail Cover and Other Printed MaterialDates: 1935Container: , Folder 1
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1935-1938Container: , Folder 2
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Description: Photographs - GuamDates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 3
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Description: Photographs - Guam or Unidentified PlaceDates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 4-5
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Description: Photographs - MidwayDates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 6
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Description: Photographs - Nolan, Arthur B.Dates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 7
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Description: Photographs - S.S. North HavenDates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 8
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Description: Photographs - San FranciscoDates: 1935Container: , Folder 9
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Description: Photographs - WakeDates: 1934-1935Container: , Folder 10
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Description: Postcards - HonoluluDates: circa 1930sContainer: , Folder 11
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Air mail service
- China Clipper (Airplane)
- Transpacific flights
Corporate Names
- Pan American World Airways, Inc.
Geographical Names
- Guam
