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German Prisoners Of War In Canada, 1940–1946: An Autobiography-Based Essay, Franz-Karl Stanzel

Canadian Military History

The four years I spent in British and Canadian POW Camps offered ample time to study English Literature. This experience in particular had a decisive effect on my later career as university teacher of English literature. It also helped me to become one of the first Anglicists at German and Austrian universities, who included Canadian literature in his syllabus and a founder member of the German Association for Canadian Studies. In this essay based on my war-autobiography, I describe the experience of German POWs in Canada. I was captured in 1942 when serving as third officer of the watch on …

Sexual Orientation And Personnel Security, Jennifer Terry, Richard W. Bloom

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

Dr. Jennifer Terry and IBPP editor Dr. Richard Bloom discuss constructs like ‘formations of sexuality’ and sexual orientation in the context of personnel security, especially within Cold War public discourse. As well, a discussion on war, militarism, and medical research. Worthy of further exploration in the context of security and intelligence activities and only briefly touched on is the academic area of the history of consciousness.

Overpriced Stamps And Mystery Pies: The Complicated Legacy Of Civil War Sutlers, Savannah Labbe

The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History

In every story, including ones about historical events, there are people who inevitably end up in the background. These people are ever-present but deemed unimportant to the story, like the Union Army sutler depicted next to his makeshift store above. Sutlers were merchants who would follow the Army around, selling the soldiers things they were not issued but might have wanted, such as paper and envelopes for writing home. The reason why the sutler is often left out of history is not just because they were only indirectly related to the fighting, but also because they were greatly disliked by …

George Douglas Papers, 1830-1939, George Douglas

Center for Restoration Studies Archives, Manuscripts and Personal Papers Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For George Douglas Papers, (1830-1939), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

George Douglas Papers

Finding aid for the George Douglas Papers, (1830-1939).

Art In The Trenches: Unofficial Art Of The First World War, Tim Clarke

Canadian Military History

Abstract: Scholarship in recent decades focusing on soldier experiences of the First World War have largely ignored soldier-produced artworks as access points into the experience of modern warfare. Though there has been work on official war artists and post-war artworks of soldiers turned artists, artwork produced during service in a non-official capacity has only featured in art history, where the artwork and artists feature as subjects, rather than as sources for understanding their experiences that contextualize their work. This paper makes a historiographical case for exploring this source-base, while also analyzing several selected works from unofficial First World War artists.

A Complete Transformation Of Medicine: John Letterman’S Ambulance Corps, Savannah Labbe

The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History

Looking back on the practices of Civil War Americans, many people tend to believe the Civil War was a particularly dark time in medical history, a time when doctors sawed off limbs to solve any problems and often did it with dirty instruments and no anesthesia. This idea of Civil War medicine is a misconception because most amputations were, in fact, done with anesthesia and the Civil War did introduce many improvements in the medical field. In fact, the Civil War can be seen as a turning point from more ancient practices of medicine to more modern practices. [excerpt …

Munnings And The Canadians, Tim Cook, Anna England

Canadian Military History

Abstract : Sir Alfred Munnings painted the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and the Canadian Forestry Corps as part of the Canadian War Memorials Fund during the First World War. In the first half of 1918, Munnings, England’s most renowned equine artist, depicted the Canadians in sketches and on canvas, and he eventually produced over 40 works of art. This article will explore Munnings’s interactions with the Canadian cavalrymen and lumberjacks in uniform, while providing additional insight into his works of art that are held at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Sommaire: Sir Alfred Munnings a réalisé les oeuvres consacrées à …

Noel, Philip Jordan, Sr., 1874-1950 (Sc 3309), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3309. Image of Philip Jordan Noel, Sr. printed on paper (2 copies) and a ribbon worn at the 36th national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in August 1934. Also includes a page with some biographical information printed on it.

25 Years Of Gettysburg, Olivia Ortman

The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History

Amongst the Civil War community here at Gettysburg College, the movie Gettysburg is very much a part of our daily lives. Quotes are thrown back and forth in witty banter, the music is played for dramatic effect, and history professors are badgered to show clips in class. Since the movie fits so seamlessly into our experience here in Gettysburg, we often take it for granted. However, Gettysburg recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special showing at the Majestic Theater, with remarks from the director preceding the viewing. Although none of the Fellows attended, it got a lot of us …

Bienville Parish Records, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Parish court records, 1866-1874; "Enumeration of ex-Confederate soldiers and widow of deceased soldiers," Bienville Parish, 1911.

Camp Ruston Archaeological Survey, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Records of archaeological survey of site of U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp, Camp Ruston, including photographs and artifacts.

Camp Ruston Artifacts, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Artifacts from American section of Camp Ruston found by metal detection.

Camp Ruston Symposium Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Videotaped lectures of Camp Ruston Symposium.

Camp Ruston Artifacts, Memorabilia, And Records, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Artifacts, memorabilia and materials related to the World War II Prisoner of War Camp.

Camp Ruston Archaeological Dig Artifacts, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Artifacts from archaeological dig at Camp Ruston.

Camp Ruston Custodial Agreement, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Custodial agreement between Louisiana Tech University and Ruston Developmental Center to create Camp Ruston Documentation Project in order to document the U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp located near Ruston, Louisiana.

Camp Ruston Maps, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Maps of U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp Camp Ruston, including contemporary maps and maps of current archaeological survey.

Camp Ruston Newspaper Clippings, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Newspaper clippings concerning U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp Camp Ruston.

Camp Ruston Federal Republic Of Germany Certificate, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Certificate signed by the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Camp Ruston National Archives Records, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Copies of records concerning Camp Ruston from the Office of the Provost Marshal General, Enemy Prisoner of War Information Bureau in the National Archives, Washington DC, including P.O.W. Labor Reports, 1944-1946; Red Cross/Swiss Field and Inspection Reports, 1944-1945; and P.O.W. transfers, personnel comments, and correspondence with the Eighth Service Command (Dallas, Texas).

Camp Ruston Records And Excavation Documents, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Photographs and slides of archaeological excavation at Camp Ruston site, copies of records concerning Camp Ruston from the Real Property Disposal Case Files in the National Archives, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas. Captured German and Related Records in the National Archives on microform.

Camp Ruston Photograph Copies, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Positive and negative photographs of photographs and documents in other Camp Ruston collections.

Camp Ruston Collection Of Ed Edmunds, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Photograph and U.S. Army uniform of Ed Edmunds, guard at Camp Ruston; paintings by Camp Ruston POWs.

Donna Belcher Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Books from the library of U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp Camp Ruston, including one book annotated by prisoner.

Eliza Roberts Cowper Papers, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Materials on Cowper's relative, William Paul Roberts of North Carolina, Confederate general; materials of North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy; programs of meetings, theme papers regarding the "Lost Cause."

Emma Mcdonald Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Reminiscence of Women’s Army Corps training center at Camp Ruston by WAC stationed there.

Eugenia Kennimer Welch Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Materials concerning U.S. World War II prisoner of war camp Camp Ruston.

Glynn R. Kinnimer Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Photograph of donor as a teenager sitting on ruins of model castle constructed by Camp Ruston prisoners of war.

Hank Fraser Interview, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Interview of Hank Frasier.