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Charles W. Ledbetter papers
MS 419  
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Description
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)
Restrictions
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.
Availability
This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.