The Vernon E. Johns Family Papers collection (1903-2015, undated) contains documents from the personal lives and careers of the Johns family from Southern California. Donated by Cal State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) alumnus Vernon Johns, the collection concentrates on Johns' parents Harold Johns and Margaret "Betty" Weiskopf Johns, as well as his maternal grandfather Charles Weiskopf and paternal grandmother Millen Johns. The bulk of the collection pertains to Harold Johns' 35-year long career in aeronautical engineering. The collection also documents Charles Weiskopf's career as a civil engineer and inventor, as well as Margaret Weiskopf Johns' career as a kindergarten teacher and Millen Johns' work as an opera singer. Also included are correspondence, books and periodicals, yearbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs and slides, and film reels pertaining to the family members' personal lives.

The Vernon E. Johns family papers collection relates to the family history of CSUDH alumnus Vernon E. Johns, specifically, his parents Harold Johns and Margaret "Betty" Weiskopf Johns, maternal grandfather Charles Weiskopf, and paternal grandmother Millen Johns.

16 boxes

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