Daniel Monson World War II aviation collection
Scope and Content
This collection documents Monson's experience as a trained pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Materials in the collection include manuscripts, manuals, pamphlets, programs, notebooks, a map, a leather unit patch, 35mm glass projector slides, and digitized family photos.
The physical collection consists of material that generally falls into the following categories: Aviation training and reference material, Topigraphical map of France, programs and informational booklets, Pilot log and notebook, Photo book and aviation unit patch, Personnel files, and Training projector slides.
Dates
- 1941-1958
Creator
- Monson, Daniel L. (1920-2012) (Person)
- Monson, Daniel L., 1920-2012 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Daniel Monson World War II aviation collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Biographical Note
Daniel L. Monson was a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces from March 20, 1943 to January 2, 1946. While he never saw combat, Monson was fully trained through the United States Army Air Forces Pilot Training school to be a B-29 bomber pilot.
Monson was born on April 12, 1920 and at age 22, he joined the Army Air Forces cadet program as an Aviation Cadet at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. As a part of his pilot training from 1942 to 1943, Monson logged over 100 flights before graduating and comissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant on March 20, 1943 to be a VH Bomber pilot (job code: 1093). Monson continued his training until his separation from the military in 1946, learning skills such as advanced piloting techniques and how to identify different military vehicles/vessels from the view of an aircraft.
Corinne Richter Monson, Daniel Monson's wife, served in the United States Marine Corps Womens Reserve from February 7, 1944 to February 6, 1945. During her time in the Marine Corps, Corinne Monson served as a laboratory assistant to a consulting engineer in electronic research.
Daniel Monson died on February 19, 2012. Corinne Richter Monson died on January 18, 2013.
Extent
0.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract
The collection contains documents, pamphlets, manuals, notebooks, projector slides, and other memorabilia related to Daniel Monson's service in the United States Army Air Forces. Most notably, the collection contains military records, aviation training materials, a leather unit patch, a map of France, and 35mm projector slides. Additionally, there are artifacts related to Corinne Richter Monson, Daniel Monson's wife who served in the Marine Corps Womens Reserve. The collection also contains digitized family photos of the Monsons. The collection contains material from 1941-1958.
Arrangement
This collection consists of three boxes and digitized photos. Folders fall into categories of subject-related materials as determined by the processor. Materials within these categories are arranged and foldered chronologically.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mark Monson in July 2018 with an additional donation in October 2018.
Bibliography
- Ashcroft, Bruce A. We Wanted Wings: a History of the Aviation Cadet Program. Randolph Air Force Base, TX: HQ, AETC, Office of History and Research, 2009.
Processing Information
Processing completed by Jared Nistler in August 2019. EAD markup completed by Jared Nistler in August 2019. Photos digitized and finding aid updated by Amanda Brent in September 2019.
- Aeronautics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Aviation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Army Air Forces Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Marine Corps Womens Reserve Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Daniel Monson World War II aviation collection, 1941-1958
- Subtitle
- Daniel Monson World War II aviation collection C0323
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jared Nistler
- Date
- August 30, 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center Repository
Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax Virginia 22030 United States
703-993-2220
703-993-8911 (Fax)
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