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109th Observation Squadron Encampment, 1936

 Item — Reel: VM 2.1.2
Identifier: VM 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains films that were produced by and for the Adjutant General's Office. The originals were recorded on 16mm films. Some items have been digitized through grants provided by the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as well as the National Film Preservation Foundation.

Dates

  • 1936

Access to Materials

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 150 Cubic Feet (97 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Shows scenes of the 109th Observation Squadron during an encampment at Camp Ripley in 1936. Included are images of the commanding officer, Major Ray S. Miller, arming the planes, target practice, landings and takeoffs, mechanical servicing of the planes, the hanger, radio and operations room, and use of parachutes and cameras.

Original Film

Guage: 16mm; Approx. Length: 425 ft; Black and white; Silent

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum Repository

Contact:
Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
Camp Ripley
15000 Highway 115
Little Falls MN 56345 United States