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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

William A. Campbell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-232
Abstract

The collection consists of materials from former Tuskegee Airman William A. Campbell. Items in the collection include a variety of formats, such as books, videotapes, photographs, posters, and documents. Materials in this collection primarily relate to African American history, the military history and service of the Tuskegee Airmen, and Campbell's personal life. Some items pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. are also included.

Dates: 1937-2006, undated; Majority of material found within 1975-1999

Abbie Voorhies DeVerges papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-361
Abstract

The Abbie Voorhies De Verges papers contain photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, certificates, and other material from Abbie Voorhies DeVerges, a nurse in the Air Force who worked at the Tuskegee Army Air Field during the Second World War.

Dates: circa 1941-1995; Majority of material found within circa 1941-1947

Fujimoto family diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS-096
Abstract

This collection consists of the diaries of Japanese Americans Toranosuke (George) Fujimoto from 1913-1968, and George Fujimoto Jr.from 1942-1948. The diaries notably cover their experiences during World War II, when the family was forcibly removed from their Riverside, California home to an incarceration camp in Poston, Arizona.

Dates: 1913-1968; Majority of material found within 1942-1948

Arthur C. Harmon papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-313
Abstract This collection is comprised of material that documents the military career and personal life of Arthur C. Harmon, a Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Air Force who trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field during World War II. It contains items collected or created by Harmon regarding United States military history including that of the Tuskegee Airmen, African American history, and Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Military service records, correspondence, certificates, flight manuals, pilot supplies,...
Dates: 1940-2006, undated; Majority of material found within 1995-2006

Maycie Herrington papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-251
Abstract

The Maycie Herrington papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of materials related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as materials pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a non-profit organization. This collection contains photographic prints, a poster, and unpublished manuscripts regarding the military history of the Tuskegee Airmen as well as African American history.

Dates: 1943-2005, undated

Mitchell Higginbotham papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-234
Abstract The Mitchell Higginbotham papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of materials related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as materials pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a non-profit organization.This collection includes newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, brochures, and documents. Most of these items are related to the military history of the Tuskegee Airmen, events of Tuskegee...
Dates: 1944-2012, undated; Majority of material found within 1991-2002

Buford A. Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-372
Abstract This collection contains military documents, correspondence, and other material pertaining to the Tuskegee Airmen and Buford A. Johnson, a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Air Force and chief mechanic who serviced jet aircraft in the 99th squadron of the 477th composite group in World War II. Highlights include newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, posters, and awards pertaining to the personal and professional accomplishments of Buford A. Johnson during and after his World...
Dates: 1945-2012, undated; Majority of material found within 1951-1959

Paul D. Lehman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-352
Abstract The Paul D. Lehman papers are contained within the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. This archive consists of material related to those individuals who served at Tuskegee Army Air Field, and its predecessors, as well as material pertaining to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a non-profit organization. This collection contains scrapbooks, diplomas, medals, documents, correspondence, posters, newspaper clippings, and other material on Paul D. Lehman, who was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and former member...
Dates: circa 1964-2010, undated

Letters to Emily: 1943-1945 from Uncle Glen, 1996

 Item — Box 56: [Barcode: 31210026670875], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Small booklet of letters from Glen Dawson to his niece Emily while serving in the Tenth Mountain Division of the US Army during World War Two.

Dates: 1996

McDowell family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-357
Abstract

This collection contains pamphlets, programs, newspapers, postcards, correspondence, decorative boxes, medals, and other material on the McDowell family and Southern California. Includes material pertaining to World War II.

Dates: circa 1923-1944, undated