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African American fighter pilots

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 17 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

Walter Crenshaw papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-418
Abstract

The collection consists of medals and other records from Walter Crenshaw, who served as the administrative assistant to the provost marshall at the Tuskegee Army Air Field during the Second World War. Items in the collection include Crenshaw's pay and physical fitness records, a Tuskegee Army Airfield yearbook, a Thanksgiving menu, and three medals Crenshaw received related to his service.

Dates: 1942-1944

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

William B. Ellis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-347
Abstract This collection is comprised of both print and visual materials from Tuskegee Airman William B. Ellis, including documents, photographs, correspondence, books, newspaper clippings, audiovisual material, and realia. The bulk of materials within this collection relate to the military service and history of the Tuskegee Airmen, as well as to activities of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. at both the local (Los Angeles chapter) and national level. Additional items regarding Ellis’s personal life, aviation...
Dates: 1942-2009, undated; Majority of material found within 1975-2005

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

Charles W. Ledbetter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-419
Abstract The collection consists of materials documenting the professional, political, and social life of Tuskegee Airman Charles W. Ledbetter, who later served in the Inland Empire as a journalist for the Black Voice News and was involved in local politics. Materials in the collection include photographs, news clippings, original writings, military patches, Tuskegee Airman toys and replicas, and various awards. The collection also contains Ledbetter's aircraft mechanic...
Dates: circa 1941-2002

Theodore (Ted) Lumpkin, Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-127
Abstract The collection consists of materials from former Tuskegee Airmen Ted Lumpkin, who served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, and was an active member of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. both nationally and locally in Los Angeles. Items in the collection consist mostly of photographs, both from Lumpkin's time as a Tuskegee Airmen and from events honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, as well as awards and certificates given to Lumpkin, and some materials on the history of the Tuskegee...
Dates: circa 1942-2020