Title: Robert A. Winston Manuscript
Inclusive Dates: 1939

Creator:

• Winston, Robert A. (Robert Alexander), 1907-

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 349

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Robert Alexander Winston had a career in the military, and was an author and reporter. He worked for several newspapers including the New York Times, contributed articles to publications and wrote five books. This collection contains a draft manuscript of his book, Dive Bomber.

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Language: English

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Robert Alexander Winston was born in Washington, Indiana in 1907. He graduated from Indiana University in 1930. He completed his pilot training at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida and received his first commission in 1939. In addition to his career in the military he was an author and reporter. He worked for several newspapers including the New York Times, contributed articles to publications and wrote five books. Winston passed away in 1974.

This collection consists of a draft manuscript of Robert A. Winston's book Dive Bomber; a memoir of his flight school experiences learning to fly U.S. Navy aircraft in the 1930s.

Manuscript is in order chronologically by chapter with comments and revisions at the end.

Winston, Robert A., Manuscript, 1939, Collection 349. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Dive Bomber

Aircraft Carrier

Fighting Squadron, a Sequel to Dive Bomber; a Veteran Squadron Leader's First-Hand Account of Carrier Combat with Task Force 58

Aces Wild

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

There is no acquisition information currently available for this collection. Materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Processed by Casey Lapworth, Archives Librarian, 2019.

	Dive Bomber
Box   1 Folder   1-7	Title page, chapter 1 – 20, 1939
Box   1 Folder   8	Detailed comments, 1939
Box   1 Folder   9	Revisions, 1939