Abstract The collection includes documentation of the sale of land from Henry Lindenbaum and his wife, Ray Lindenbaum, to the United States Government in 1942. The land was known as the Metropolitan Airport and was renamed Van Nuys Army Airfield after the sale. It was used during World War II. The documents include a survey and construction permit, an option for purchase of land, a notice of acceptance of option for purchase of land, and two pieces of correspondence confirming the purchase and...