Charles A. A. Dellschau

Charles August Albert Dellschau (June 4, 1830 - April 20, 1923) was a German American butcher who was post-humously recognised for his "Sonora Aero Club" works, including both writings and an accompanying collection of collages, illustrations, and watercolours depicting the unusual designs of the club's airships.

Background

 * Immigrated to the United States, ~1848
 * Resided in the mining town of Sonora, California, ~1850s
 * Relocated to Houston, Texas, married ~1860s

Resources

 * CharlesDellshau.com &mdash; promotional site for a first monograph of Dellshau's airship work