World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Ashcraft, Frances I., 1920-2004. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1944 - 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1689
Abstract
The Frances I. Ashcraft collection consists of an audiocassette and transcription for an oral history interview conducted between Ashcraft and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Ashcraft Enlisted into the Army Medical Department to do physical therapy. She served during World War II, and was located primarily in the United States, France and Germany. She came out of the service as a 1st Lieutenant. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans...
Dates:
2002-01
Cansler, Gleamon Merf, 1921-2014. Oral History Interview, 2005.
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1723
Abstract
The Cansler collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Gleamon Merf Cansler and Mickey Thao in 2005. In this interview, Cansler talks about his time spent in the United States Army Air Corp Reserve Cadet Program and his time in the Air Force in World War II. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at...
Dates:
Other: 2005-04-22
Curry, Alice L., Oral History Interview, 1 January 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1690
Abstract
The Alice L. Curry collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Curry and Kellian Clink on January 25, 2002. Curry served in the Army and Army Nurse Corp during World War II and the Korean War. She talks about life in the Army, serving as a Registered Nurse and living in England. Curry also talks about meeting her husband and the troubles they went though to stay together during her time in the Army.This oral history...
Dates:
2002-01-25
Durgin, Dolores M., 1922-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1943 - 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1691
Abstract
The Dolores M. Durgin collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Durgin and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. At age 20 Durgin enlisted into the WAVES Navy Air Corp and served during World War II. She traveled around the United States during her 3 years in the service, working as an Aviation Machinist. In her interview she talks about her work, working with the men and how she met her husband in the service. Durgin also describes in detail...
Dates:
2002-01
Heimark, John, 1922-2016. Oral History Interview and Collection, Undated-2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1720
Abstract
The Heimark collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Dr. John Heimark and Mickey Thao in 2004. In this interview, Heimark talks about his time spent in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Schroeder during World War II as a Lieutenant. During the interview, Heimark talks about his time in the Naval Academy, life on board a destroyer, and life after the service. The collection also includes a history of the USS Schroeder as...
Dates:
2004-02-20
Henrichs, Bette, 1925-2016. Oral History Interview, 2003.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1694
Abstract
The Bette Henrichs collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Henrichs and Daardi Sizemore in 2003. In this short interview, Henrichs talks about her schooling experience and her life working as a nurse at the Wilson Plant in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She also talks about joining the Cadet Nursing Program near the end of World War II. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans...
Dates:
2003-10
Huhn, Allen, 1921-2011. Oral History Interview, 2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1725
Abstract
The Huhn collection consists of a VHS videocassette, a DVD duplicate of the VHS videocassette, and brief biographical from an oral history interview conducted between Huhn and James Kuhlmann in 2004. In this interview, Huhn talks about his service in the United States Air Force as an Airplane Armorer-Gunner. He also talks about how his time in England as part of the 381st Bombardment Group (Heavy). This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota...
Dates:
2004-12-08
Ignaszewski, Louis, 1916-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1999-2004.
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1719
Abstract
The Ignaszewski collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Ignaszewski and Carolyn Mager and David Engen in 2004. In this interview, Ignaszewski talks about his time spent in the Army during World War II. He also talks about his deployment in Corregidor, Philippines, his work in the Chemical Warfare Service (CWS), and some of his experiences as a prisoner-of-war. He was awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars and also the Purple Heart...
Dates:
2004-04-18
Kaufman, Harriet, 1917-2002. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1696
Abstract
The Harriet Kaufman collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Kaufman and Kellian Clink in 2002. Kaufman served as a nurse in the Army during World War II. She talks about her time in the Army, her trip down to the Philippines, and her time serving there. She also talks about the people she met and the wounded soldiers she took care of. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota...
Dates:
2002-01
Lee, Royal, 1916-2014. Oral History Interview and Collection, undated-2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1726
Abstract
The Lee collection consists of a VHS videocassette, a brief biographical form from, and a news clipping from an oral history interview conducted between Lee and James Kuhlmann in 2004. In this interview, Lee talks about his time in the Army during World War II as part of the 109th Engineering Battalion. Lee talks about entering the service, his time stationed in Ireland, his time as a prisoner of war, and life after the service.This oral history interview was conducted as part of...
Dates:
2004-12-07
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