Mallory Air Force Specialized Depot, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1950

Creators

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Source Collection

Twentieth century photograph collection, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries

Identifier

sc.0462.004_06.018

Description

Mallory Air Force Specialized Depot built in 1943, between Chelsea and Jackson Avenues in Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as the 830th Air Force Specialized Depot, it was renamed in August 1949 after William Neely Mallory from Memphis who served in Europe during World War II until his death in February 1945. It was the second largest employer in Memphis at over 3,000 civilians, 34 officers and 14 airmen when plans for its gradual closing were announced in 1957.

Date Created

6-28-2021

Date

circa 1950

Recommended Citation

"Mallory Air Force Specialized Depot, Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1950" (2021). Other images. 87.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-20thcenturyphoto3/87