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Central Of Georgia Railway Records, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of materials spanning 1941-1947 and includes business records and correspondence of the Central of Georgia Railway Company as well as detailed reports of employees’ United States military service during World War II. These reports include employee military records, interviews conducted by Central of Georgia Railway Company of veteran employees, and letters expressing their gratitude for their service in the war. Find this collection in the University libraries' catalog.

Ms-293: Gillilan Family Letters, Jessica A. Cromer, Carly A. Jensen, Merlyn Maldonado Lopez

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This collection contains approximately 90 letters written by various letters of the Gillilan family, including Lewis, his parents, wife, and children. The bulk of the letters are written by Lewis between 1909 and 1910, but there are also a significant amount written by his daughter, Lois, in 1939. These letters provide insight into the life of a stagecoach driver and a young woman studying medicine in Europe during the rise of the Nazi party, amongst other things. Many of the early letters also depict Lewis and Ellen navigating their personal relationship as it was contested by their families.

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Ms-290: Wwii Diary Of Leslie Wright Jr., U.S. Signal Corps, Danielle S. Russell

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Leslie Wright Jr. enlisted in the United States Signal Corps on September 15, 1941, serving as a 2nd Lieutenant, until he was honorably discharged on January 9, 1946. He was first stationed in Richmond-Upon-Thames in Southwest London, before being transferred to Grimsby, in North East Lincolnshire.

This diary details a wide array of subjects relevant to Wright’s personal life and his service with the United States Signal Corps. References are made to politics and pop culture in the early 1940s.

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Ms-285: Corporal Anthony John Kachmarsky Wwii Collection, Carly A. Jensen

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The Corporal Anthony John Kachmarsky WWII Collection contains photos and documents of his time in the Pacific Theater. The bulk of the images focuses on the Japanese Surrender Treaty Signing and the occupation of Tsingtao. There are also several medals in Box 2 that Kachmarsky earned during his service, including his Purple Heart. There are magazines, books, newspaper clippings, and postcards that illustrate life in the Marine Corps. Susan Ross Southgate’s ration book and Disney-themed War Bond have been removed from this location and relocated to Vertical File Manuscript Collections.

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Ms-286: Elizabeth And Elmer Mckee, Class Of 1944, Jessica A. Cromer

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This collection contains over 500 letters, 17 V-Mail, and 25 additional items, including Elmer’s college transcript, military documents, and personal narrative. The bulk of the letters are written by Elmer (Chuck) to Elizabeth (Diz), but there are over 100 letters written by Elizabeth in the closing years of this collection (1945-46). These letters provide insight into the Gettysburg College experience during the early 1940’s and the daily life of men stationed in Europe during World War II. Many of the letters depict Elmer and Elizabeth navigating their personal relationship, whilst simultaneously navigating the complex time period in which they lived. …

Interview With Jack Mclaughlin, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Jack McLaughlin was interviewed by an unknown interviewer, January 20, 1988. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Nick Mamalakis, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Nick Mamalakis was interviewed by an unknown interviewer, May 20, 1992. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Robert Majors, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Robert Majors was interviewed by Esther Mallard, December 4, 1992. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Jay Fraser, Malcolm Maclean, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Jay Fraser and Malcolm MacLean were interviewed by Esther Mallard, May 12, 1990. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With James S. Kenan, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

James S. Kenan was interviewed by Esther Mallard, may 18, 1988. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Col. Dewey W. Johnson, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Col. Dewey W. Johnson was interviewed by "Hanson," October 4, 1985. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Clinton Hines, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Clinton Hines was interviewed by Esther Mallard, November 11, 1987. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Judge Colby Hawkins, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Colby Hawkins interviewed by Esther Mallard, December 19, 1988. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Donald F. Hackett, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Donald F. Hackett interviewed by Esther Mallard, February 27, 1989. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With William L. Cook, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

William (Bill) L. Cook interviewed by "Hanson," October 14, 1985. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With C.D. Collins, Jr, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

A part of the "Our Home Town Heroes" series. C.D. Collins, Jr, interviewed by Dr. Daniel Good, November 13, 1999. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Moses M. Coleman, Jr, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Moses M. Coleman, Jr, interviewed by Esther Mallard, March 3, 1993. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With John T. Coleman, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

A part of the "Our Home Town Heroes" series. John T. Coleman interviewed by Susan Moody, November 13, 1999. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Harry Chapman, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Harry Chapman interviewed by Esther Mallard and Dr. Frank Saunders, March, 14, 1991. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With William Brannen, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

A part of the "Our Hometown Heroes" series. William Brannen interviewed by Linda Awe, November 13, 1999.

Interview With Elizabeth Ann Baughman, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

Elizabeth Ann Baughman, née McKinnon, interviewed by Esther Mallard, April 5, 1988. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Carl Atwell, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

A part of the "Our Home Town Heroes" series. Carl Atwell interviewed by Linda Awe, November 13, 1999. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Interview With Johnny Aldrich, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections Oral History collection

A part of the "Our Home Town Heroes" series. Johnny Aldrich interviewed by Dr. Daniel Good, November 13, 1999. Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog!

Democracy's Shield: Voices Of Wwii, Michael J. Birkner, Grace E. Gallagher, Rachel I. Main

Gettysburg College Faculty Books

Based on a body of 700 oral history interviews archived at Gettysburg College, Democracy's Shield relates the American military experience through the voices of those who served – from early awareness of the conflict in Europe and East Asia to the dropping of the atomic bomb, victory, occupation and homecoming.

The text is illustrated with images of artifacts from the library's Special Collections.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Portents of War
Pearl Harbor
Draft Status and Volunteering
Exams, Induction, Training
Heading to the Front
Attitudes about the Enemy
Race, Gender and the War Effort
GI Joe
Aboard Ship
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Phyllis Hammel Oral History Interview April 19th, 2021, Henry B. Hammel

Oral Histories HIST300, Spring 2021

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Hammel.

Skiing During World War Ii: Army Mountain Troops First Train On Mount Rainier, Military Personnel Learn To Ski On Snoqualmie Pass, John W. Lundin

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Relatively little has been written about the army’s experimentation with mountain troops before the U.S. entered WW II in December 1941. Beginning in late 1940, men from existing army units were stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, and trained to ski and in winter warfare on Mt. Rainier. This article discusses that training and civilian efforts to provide winter recreation opportunities for military personnel.

75th Anniversary Of D-Day, Boise Public Library

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Resources and Photographs of a display of government documents from Boise Public Library, Boise ID.

Ms-220: Homer W. Schweppe Papers, Abigail E. Metheny

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This collection is made up of a vast variety of materials pertaining to Homer William Schweppe’s experiences during World War II. Schweppe compiled various items during his initial military service in the United States, such as his Seattle Port Officer I.D. badge and his uniform patches. There are also items from his time at Camp Ritchie, including his glossary of “Nazi Deutsch” terms and a book on the Order of Battle of the German Army, to which he contributed. Schweppe also included items he collected while overseas, such as a German Map of the D-Day Invasion area, a welcome pamphlet …

Common Cause: An Oral History Of The World War Ii Home Front, Devin Mckinney, Michael J. Birkner

Gettysburg College Faculty Books

In excerpts drawn from Musselman Library's Oral History Archive, the World War II years are recalled by dozens of the men and women—adults, teenagers, children—who endured them on the home front. The home front experience was by turns exhilarating, fearsome, depressing, and banal. Some civilians had it relatively easy, while others had it hard. Righteous confidence was offset by looming uncertainty, patriotism was often buttressed by bigotry, and the joys of victory and reunion were shadowed by irreplaceable losses. In this volume, the speech of ordinary citizens in extraordinary times is augmented by abundant illustration, much of it in …

Interview With Elmer Baron, Cherice Bock, Ralph Beebe

War & Conscientious Objection in Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, 1940-1975

Elmer Baron discusses how he registered for the draft as a normal combatant, and he talks about what it was like serving at Iwo Jima as a radio and radar technician.