[Copper] Award: Presented to Russell and Jean Lee, Workshop Directors by the School of Journalism, University of Missouri. In recognition of their great contribution to photojournalism , May 17, 1954

This seriesincludes some of the awards given to Russell Lee throughout his career, arranged in chronological order, beginning with one from his high school, Culver Military Academy, dating from 1919-1920. Lee’s World War II Air Medal and other WWII decorations, as well a Resolution commemorating Lee’s efforts on behalf of the Coal Mine Administration (1947) are also included in this series. A Texas State Senate Resolution presented to Jean Lee in 1986 in memory of Russell Lee is also present. Also included are the following artifacts: Air Transport Command cap, Lee’s camera bag for the ATC, and the Werner family bible.