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Curtiss-Wright Field
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A scene at Curtiss-Wright Field in Milwaukee. Pictured are Arthur D. Gaspar, a Waukesha funeral director, and Paul Trier, the pilot of the Curtiss Thrush. The two men worked with the airport management to establish a pioneering ambulance service for the area.
March 17, 1931
O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin
Publication Information
| Creator | O'Brien, Warren S., Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 17, 1931 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | O'Brien family collection, circa 1880-2000 |
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| Call Number | PH 6027 |
| Media Number | Box 2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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