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Buford A. Johnson papers
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Series 1. Post-military service documents 1977-2012, undated

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and other material documenting Buford A. Johnson's post-military service.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 1

Newspaper clippings pertaining to Buford A. Johnson, World War II jet aircraft mechanics, and the Tuskegee Airmen 1977-2007

Box 1, Folder 2

Photographs pertaining to the Tuskegee Airmen, Buford A. Johnson's travels, and the the West Covina Rose Float Foundation undated

Box 1, Folder 3

Fliers and programs pertaining to events attended by Buford A. Johnson 2006-2012

 

Series 2. Military service documents 1945-1966

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes memorandums, checklists, correspondence, and other material pertaining to Buford A. Johnson's military service during and after World War II.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 4

Memorandums, checklists, and other material pertaining to Buford A. Johnson's post-World War II military service 1952-1962

Box 1, Folder 5

Correspondence between the United States Air Force and Buford A. Johnson 1952-1956

Box 3

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Tuskegee Airmen 1945-1947

Box 3

Certificate of retirement from the United States Air Force 1966

 

Series 3. Awards 1999-2011

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes certificates and awards that Buford A. Johnson received in honor of his military achievements.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 6

Certificate of recognition from the California State Senate 2011

Box 2

Heritage award presented to Buford A. Johnson from Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 1999

Box 2

Guest lecturer award presented to Buford A. Johnson from the National Museum of the United States Air Force 2006

Box 3

Distinguished achievement award presented to Buford A. Johnson from the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen 2004

 

Series 4. Publications 2001-2011

Series Scope and Contents

This series includes publications regarding Buford A. Johnson and the Tuskegee Airmen.

Series Arrangement

This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number.
Box 1, Folder 7

"70 Years of Aviation Excellence, 1941-2011" by Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 2011

Box 3

"Tuskegee Air-Mechanics: Duty, Honor, Dedication" reproduction cover from Aviation Maintenance 2001