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U.S. Air Force 2nd Mapping Squadron Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 1996-72

Scope and Contents Note

76 World War II era photographs. The collection is organized into series by geography, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Alaska, California, Colorado, Laredo (Texas), Washington state, and unidentified. Photographs are identified on the verso as taken by the U.S. Air Force 2nd Mapping Squadron.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1944

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

Unrestricted.

Use Restrictions

Standard copyright restrictions apply.

Full Extent

76 photographs

Abstract

World War II era photographs of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru-and the Southwest and Western United States.

Custodial History

This collection was previously known as the Jack V. Boyle Photograph Collection, named after the donor Sgt. Jack V. Boyle (retired).

Acquisition Information

Information of acquisition method not available.

Processing Information

Processing information not available.

Title
U.S. Air Force 2nd Mapping Squadron Photographs
Status
Edited Partial Draft
Author
Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
Date
2006
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2006-08-11: Collection title changed from "Jack V. Boyle" to "U.S. Air Force 2nd Mapping Squadron" after telephone discussion with Chester C. Szynezak, a photographer with the squadron.
  • 2021 May: Edited by Carla O. Alvarez to fix compliance check errors to prepare for the migration to new TARO website.
  • 2021 November: Edited by Devon Murphy to update control access terms and formatting based on the TARO Control Access List.

Repository Details

Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository

Contact:
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578