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Josh Sanford and Mother
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Portrait of Josh Sanford as a child with his mother, Maude Decorah. Sanford served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and is credited with being the only Native American pilot to serve in China. Sanford eventually reached the rank of Captain, won the Fly Cross Award, and took part in at least 74 combat missions. Sanford's mother was a member of the Winnebago Tribe while Sanford's father was a member of the Seneca Tribe.
1922
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W012R36
WHi 106691
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Josh Sanford as a Child
Portrait of Josh Sanford in Native American dress as a child. Sanford served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and is credited with being the only Native American pilot to serve in China. Sanford e...
Josh Sanford, WWII Flying Ace
Portrait of Josh Sanford sitting in an airplane during WWII. Joshua was the child of a Ho-Chunk mother and Seneca Father. Sanford served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and is credited with being...
Josh Sanford at Willis's Radio and Electric Service
Josh Sanford, an unknown individual, and Willis Hofmeister, at Willis's Radio and Electric Service. Sanford served in the Air Force during World War II as a member of the Flying Tigers.
Seneca Native American Family
A group portrait of a Seneca Native American family, with a man, woman, four children, and a kitten. Caption reads: "Seneca Indian Family, Salamanca, N.Y."
Two Seneca Braves
Two Seneca Native American men posed sitting on rocks. Caption reads: "Two Seneca Braves, Salamanca, N.Y."
Decorah Family Portrait
1972
Informal family portrait of Frances (mother), Patrick (son) and Stuart Decorah (father), seated on a sofa.
