Box 23
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Contains 14 Results:
Birth of Charles Taylor and Family History
Written by L.K. Gives family history–biographies of the Taylor family from Charles Taylor’s birth to his death. Also includes earlier information on the Carroll family.
Early Childhood of Charles Taylor
Discusses Charles Taylor’s boyhood years.
High School and College Years
Written by L.K. Covers boyhood period up to and including Taylor's attendance at A & M.
Flight Training
Written by L.K. Discusses arly flight training: Entered Naval Air Force; more flight training - teaching. Covers Charles Taylor from A & M to Pearl Harbor; training and quality as a pilot; promotion to officer in Naval Reserve; duties as flier to 1943.
Facts Compiled by Navy Board Investigation Flight 19 Loss
Contains detailed information of crew member identification and aircraft involved.
List of 56 Opinions of the Navy Board of Investigation
Revised and reworded by L.K. Discusses the crews, their deaths, the mission,and their possible actions during the Flight. Also covers the search by the PBM giving crew members and actions to time of observed explosion.
Search for the Missing Flight 19
Written by L. K. Discusses Flight 19 getting lost, the search, clues and leads
in the Everglades, flashes, oil slicks, etc.
Summary of Taylor’s Career and Brief Biography of Charles Taylor’s Life in the Military Service
This collection houses manuscripts (including drafts, final manuscripts, copy edited manuscripts, and master proofs) for Kusche's books, published monographs, publicity, reviews, and research materials including correspondence, notes, reports, documents, taped interviews, and photographs.
Avenger: A short essay on the TBF-1 Avenger
This collection houses manuscripts (including drafts, final manuscripts, copy edited manuscripts, and master proofs) for Kusche's books, published monographs, publicity, reviews, and research materials including correspondence, notes, reports, documents, taped interviews, and photographs.
Inspection of Planes Prior to Flight 19
Testimony of Officers Smith, Krantz, and Harris regarding the condition of the five planes in Flight 19. Covers equipment and instruments inspection.