Strohfus, Elizabeth, 1919-2016. Oral History Interview and Collection, undated-2004.
Abstract
The Strohfus collection consists of a VHS videocassette, a DVD duplicate of the VHS videocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Strohfus and James Kuhlmann in 2004. In this interview, Strohfus talks about her service as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) during World War II. During the interview she talks about her training in Sweetwater, TX and her work training gunners at the Las Vegas Army Airfield. Also included is a copy of a photograph from her time in service.
This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dates
- 2004-10-13
Creator
- Strohfus, Elizabeth, 1919-2016 (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
Elizabeth Strohfus was born on November 15, 1919 in Faribault, MN. She was a one of 1074 women to complete the training to serve in the Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) program. She is the recipient of numerous civilian and military awards including being inducted in the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Strohfus lived in Faribault, MN.
Extent
2.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Elizabeth Strohfus donated this collection on October 13, 2004.
Creator
- Strohfus, Elizabeth, 1919-2016 (Interviewee, Person)
- Kuhlmann, James (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Strohfus, Elizabeth, 1919-2016. Oral History Interview and Collection, undated-2004.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andrew Cole processed this collection
- Date
- 2009-09
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
