Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Ledbetter, Charles W. (Charles William), 1922-2003
- 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 uniform, as well as two Taekwondo uniforms used by Ledbetter.
- Extent:
- 9.73 linear feet (9 boxes)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Charles W. Ledbetter papers (MS 419). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of materials documenting the professional, political, and social life of Tuskegee Airman Charles W. Ledbetter. 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 uniform, and two Taekwondo uniforms used by Ledbetter.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Otera Ledbetter and Sonja Garner, 2018.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for a portion of materials in the collection has been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Additional materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Please contact Special Collections & University Archives for more information.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Charles W. Ledbetter papers (MS 419). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233