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Did you know that SFO Museum is an actively collecting institution? Our collection focuses on the history of commercial air transport with a regional emphasis on the West Coast and the Pacific Rim, as well as the history of San Francisco International Airport. If you have SFO memorabilia, souvenirs from past flights, or material from your personal career history and are interested in donating to our program, we would love to hear from you! Let us know by emailing collections@flysfo.com!
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