Mitchell Higginbotham papers 1944-2012, undated 1991-2002

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Mitchell Higginbotham papers 1944-2012, undated 1991-2002

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The Mitchell Higginbotham papers are part of the Tuskegee Airmen Archive. 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 Airmen, Inc., and African American history. This collection also contains some items pertaining to aviation history and Higginbotham's personal life.

6.25 linear feet; (6 boxes, 1 map-case folder)

eng,

Rivera Library. Special Collections Department.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6653701

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Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

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Historical Background Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TAI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and perpetuating the legacy of the African Americans that served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Additionally, this organization introduces young people to aviation and science as well as provides scholarships and awards to individuals, groups, and organizations that exemplify the spirit of TAI. In February of 19...

Higginbotham, Mitchell, 1921-

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Biography Mitchell Higginbotham was born on March 2, 1921 in Amherst, Virginia. He began active duty in the United States military during the summer of 1942 and graduated at Tuskegee Army Air Field on February 1, 1945 as a member of class TE-44-K. Upon graduation he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and was an original member of the famed 477th Bomber Group. He remained on active duty in the military until 1946 and was a reserve from 1946 ...