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Eli M. Ross collection [graphic material, sound recording]

Hierarchical level:

Collection

Date:

1944-1975.

Reference:

R9809-0-9-E

Type of material:

Photographs, Sound recordings

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

196971

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Eli M. Ross collection
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Record information – Details
Collection includes:

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Date(s):

1944-1975.

Place of creation:

Canada

Extent:

4 photographs b&w.
1 audio reel (35 min).

Language of material:

English

Accession:

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Eli M. Ross collection [graphic material]

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Collection consists of photographs depicting collision damage to Boeing Fortress II A aircraft 9205 of No. 168 (NT) Squadron, RCAF, Predannack, Cornwall, 22 January 1944; and a portrait of F/Os M.P. Millcoat and E.M. Rosenbaum, No. 168 (HT) Squadron, RCAF.

Collection also includes an oral history interview with Eli Ross, co-pilot in RCAF 168 Mail Squadron during World War II, about his experiences on overseas mail flights. Ross recollects the early days of RCAF Squadron 168 and the mid-air collision of his Flying Fortress aircraft with Wellington aircraft over the Bay of Biscay. Recorded at the home of Eli Ross in Winnipeg, 1975.

Provenance:

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Ross, Eli M
Additional name(s):

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Ross, Eli

Canada. Aviation royale. Escadrille, 168

Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Squadron, 168
Biography/Administrative history:

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Ross, Eli M : Investment manager (Winnipeg, Man.)

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Graphic material: (Electronic) Refer to MINISIS for item-level descriptions.

Sound recording: (Paper) Refer to AV Collection file for additional information.

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General note:

Sound recording was transferred for re-recording by the Public Records Division on 30 May 1975. Photographs were loaned to the National Archives of Canada and copied. The originals were returned to lender.

Availability of other formats note:

Copy negatives available: PA-100809 to PA-100812.
Subject heading:

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Aircraft accidents

Aéronautique

Airplanes, Military

Avions militaires

Air pilots Canada

Pilotes d'aéronef Canada
Source:

Private

Related control no.:

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(1973-05-28)
1975-0094 MISA
1975-222 NPC
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation10 Closed]
Graphic material: Accession permanently closed. The National Archives of Canada does not hold originals.

Sound recordings

[Consultation90 Open]

Terms of use:

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Graphic material: National Archives of Canada does not provide copies; they must be obtained from lender. For items still in copyright, copyright must be established by the holder of originals. Credit: Name of photographer / National Archives of Canada / Copy negative number.
Sound recording: Reproduction with written permission of copyright owner. No donor restrictions.

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