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- 1945-1994 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
2 mm textual records
5 photographs
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Name of creator
Biographical history
John Cody was born in New York City in 1924. During WWII, Cody served with the US Air Corps 505th Bomb Group on Tinian Island where he was the supercharger mechanic on the Enola Gay. Cody died in Florida in 2014.
Archival history
Material sent to donor's husband by John Cody in the 1990's, mailed to AMA in 2020 and transferred to TMMLA in 2021.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
AMA transfer 2021
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Consists of two items of correspondence and five photographs. Subject matter is John Cody's connection with the American 509th Bomb Group especially during it's connection to the Enola Gay and the bombing of Hiroshima in WWII.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Appraisal complete, July 2021.
Accruals
No further accruals expected
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access
Conditions governing reproduction
Archival materials do not circulate and must be consulted in the TMM Library and Archives Reading Room. Duplication of materials in the collection may be subject to copyright and other restrictions. Please contact TMM Library and Archives staff for guidance on reproduction.
Language of material
English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Good
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Fonds processed by Jason Nisenson, July 2021
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Archivist's note
This AtoM description created by Jason Nisenson, July 2021.