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The Library & Archives also encourages monetary support for publications and projects to enhance its collections and services. For further details on these needed items, click on the links below.

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New Publications & Wish List

The Library & Archives would like to purchase more newly published books than its budget allows. Any monetary donation would help to continue building the Library's collections and enhance its value to researchers. Periodical Subscriptions: The Library & Archives would appreciate subscriptions to the following periodicals: Air Power History ($45; comes with membership to Air Force Historical Foundation) International Air Power Review ($16) Skyways ($42) Over the Front ($70) WWI...
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Digitizing the Photo Collection

In today's high-tech information environment, the use of technology enables rare and unique materials to transcend their physical boundaries.  Photographs, films and rare books are fragile; and the deterioration process accelerates through handling, exposure to light, and climate fluctuations. Through digitization, this process can be mitigated so that archival material is not lost forever.  Digitization is expensive and time-consuming, but it provides easy and comprehensive access for...
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Atlas Missile Project

The San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM), in the association with the University of Central Florida, is seeking project funding to preserve, digitize, and disseminate the Convair/General Dynamics historic image holdings at the SDASM. Our joint Space Heritage endeavor will showcase the significant contribution of Convair's Atlas launch vehicle to aerospace history. The 250,000 Convair/ General Dynamics images held at the SDASM will build upon the University of Central Florida's existing digital collection...
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Improving Our Collection Storage

Following recommendations from a recent preservation assessment, and with ongoing involvement of preservation, engineering, and facilities management specialists, the Museum has developed a comprehensive preservation plan.  The plan includes the installation of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system (HVAC) in six of its collection storage areas and reorganization of collection spaces.  In 2010, the Museum successfully raised $90,000 to complete the HVAC project and is now waiting...
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