Wilson Family Papers, 1988-1990

Summary

Creator:
Wilson family.
Abstract:
Clippings, printed materials, writings, and organizational records pertaining to the Wilson family's experience of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing
Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Wilson Family Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Wilson Family Papers contain three series: Clippings, Printed materials, and Subject files. The Subject files series includes the personal account of June Wilson, whose farm was on the outskirts of Tundergarth where the cockpit of Pan Am Flight 103 fell and was heavily impacted by debris and the resultant search and investigation efforts. Materials relating to the group U.K. Families-Flight 103 are also found in this series, as issues of the Comunnity Update newsletter produced by Lockerbie's Community Liaison Office in the aftermath of the disaster.

Biographical / historical:

June and Jim Wilson lived on the outskirts of Tundergarth in December 1988 when Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a terrorist bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland. The cockpit of the plane landed in a field near Tundergarth and their farm. Their property became an important location in the search effort as many bodies fell on their land. The Wilsons spent days feeding the police and investigators, facing media intrusions, and dealing with the aftermath of the crash, which would extend into the new year.

Acquisition information:
Gift of June and Jim Wilson in 2012.
Processing information:

Items were placed in acid free folders and an acid free box.

Arrangement:

The Wilson Family Papers are arranged alphabetically within each series.

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions for this collection.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Wilson Family Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu