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Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Collection

An inventory of the collection at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University


Finding aid created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: February 2014



Historical Note

The Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie was founded shortly after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland that claimed the lives of 270 people. The group included 160 families of the victims, as well as three American families of victims of the French UTA bombing. Under the guidance of chairman Paul Hudson, father of Pan Am Flight 103 victim Melina Kristina Hudson, the group sought to establish an airline security system, release warnings of potential threats to passengers, and bring to justice all individuals and groups involved with the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.


Scope and Content Note

The Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Collection contains materials produced by the group Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie, which were intended for distribution to its members as well as other individuals and organizations. The collection is composed of three series:

Correspondence - subject files consists of a range of materials and is divided primarily by subject matter. The majority of the series is correspondence produced and distributed internally within the group, both for general members and the executive board. It also includes materials sent to and received by various government offices, the press, and other outside individuals, such as non-member victims’ families. Additionally, the series includes materials related to the group's advocacy related to aviation safety and anti-terrorism legislation, as well as corporate donation requests and contributions.

Publications consists of a copy of the Book of Remembrance produced by the group on the occasion of the first anniversary of the tragedy, as well as newsletters.

Records consists of materials for internal recordkeeping and operation of the group. This includes materials such as meeting minutes, agendas, and treasurer reports.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

Materials in the Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Collection that contain personally identifiable information, such as the member directories, are restricted. Folders containing restricted material are noted in the inventory below. Please contact the archivist for further information regarding access to these materials.

Use Restrictions:

Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.


Related Material

The Pan Am Flight 103 Archives contains additional materials and information related to the Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Collection. Related collections include:

Theodora Cohen Family Papers

Melina Kristina Hudson Family Papers

Victims of Pan Am Flight 103, Inc. Collection


Selected Search Terms

Names

Hudson, Paul.
Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing Incident, 1988.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- Case Studies.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States -- History.
Terrorism -- Government Policy -- United States.
Terrorism -- History -- 20th Century.
Lockerbie (Scotland)

Types of Material

Administrative records.
Correspondence.
Legal correspondence.
Memorandums.
Newsletters.
Press releases.
Stationery.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie Collection,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Kenneth and Jean Jones in 2006 and 2013, Richard Miazga in 2008, Paul Hudson in 2011, and Stephanie Bernstein and Henry Winkour in 2016.

Processing Information

Materials are housed in acid-free folders and acid-free boxes.


Arrangement

Materials are arranged alphabetically within their series.


Table of Contents

Correspondence - subject files

Publications

Records


Inventory