Charles A. A. Dellschau

Charles August Albert Dellschau (June 4, 1830 - April 20, 1923) was a German-born American butcher who was posthumously 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