Ralph S. Johnson papers, 1935-2008 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Contents: The Ralph S. Johnson papers (1935-2008; 14.2 cubic feet) document the pioneering aviation career of Ralph Johnson. Included among the papers are aeronautical engineering drawings done by Johnson, along with articles and papers authored by him. The newspaper clippings, awards, and honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University focus on the latter part of his career, as he was being recognized as an aviation pioneer. The biographical information was written and collected by the authors, as a part of a nomination for an award. His memoirs provide a unique look into his life at this time period in aviation history. Most of the photographs represent the planes he flew during his career.