SDA History
Convair SD Archers Competition, 1957
From the January 1957 edition of Convairiety, a bi-monthly publication centered around employee and company activities.
San Diego was home to two Convair facilities, Kearny Mesa (Astronautical Div) and San Diego (Downtown). Convair is a defense contractor responsible for building many of the US military’s most recognizable aircraft and missiles. At one time, they were most likely the largest employer in San Diego. A division of General Dynamics the Kearny Mesa facility is long gone and covered with condominiums (East of 163 near the Rally’s).
Harry Ross, pictured, was a former SDFA and SDA’s president. Harry operated an archery shop in the basement of his home in National City.
Corky Johnson Photo
Corky on the lawns of Balboa Park near 6th and Kalmia St.
This was the location of the Target Archers range from 1924 until, I believe, the late 50’s. They were referred to as, “The San Diego Archery Club”.
History by Jim Baker