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Come join exhibition curator Samuel Scott, museum registrar Tomohiko Aono, and archivist Debbie Kahn for a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable Harold M. Bixby Collection that documents the fascinating interplay of Pan American Airways and the China National Aviation Corporation in the 1930s. Museum staff will be joined by special guest Benjamin Barrett, Bixby descendant and family historian, who will explain how the family preserved this unparalleled collection for nearly a century. This public program will be followed by a curator-led exhibition tour and viewing of artifacts and documents from the Harold M. Bixby Collection. WHEN: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 1:30–3:00 PM WHERE: Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum & Library International Terminal, Departures, Level 3, Pre-Security For directions and parking: https://sfomuseum.org/aviation-museum-library/hours-directions This image was posted on November 28, 2023.

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