Cram Field Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of seventeen photographic prints of Cram Field Davenport, Iowa including airplanes, groups of men, exteriors of hangars and buildings, interiors; suspect 1940s based on calendars hanging on walls and one label; 15 8 x 10 prints and 2 snapshots all black and white.
The creators are the Times photographer, Joe Boll, M+M Ariels from Spirit Lake, Iowa, Lee Moyne Mark, and other photographs have no identification.
Dates
- Creation: 1940s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
Cram Field - Davenport Municipal Airport 1926-1949 Cram Field was dedicated November 11, 1928 in honor of Ralph W. Cram, local newspaper editor and nationally recognized in aviation. Located on Division Street and Duck Creek, this airfield had rock-surfaced runways, was equipped for night landings and was on the United States Army’s air mail route. It had a large hangar, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, a restaurant and was one of the best airfields in the Midwest. During World War II Naval Aviation cadets attending St. Ambrose College took flight training there.
Extent
17 Photographic Prints (in 1 folder.)
.001 Linear Feet (in 1 folder.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 44 Section 3
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
Physical Description
poor - brittle, cracking emulsion; curled. Individually sleeved to prevent further curling.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com