World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Shannon, Edward W., 1927-2016. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1708
Abstract
The Edward W. Shannon collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Shannon and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Shannon was drafted into the Army during World War II and later enlisted in the Army Reserves. He talks about his time in the service, experiences overseas, and his job in Communications. Shannon was discharged after World War II as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. This oral history interview was conducted as...
Dates:
2002-06
Smith, Audreene, 1921-. Oral History Interview and Collection, undated - 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1709
Strohfus, Elizabeth, 1919-2016. Oral History Interview and Collection, undated-2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1722
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...
Dates:
2004-10-13
Tacheny, Christine G. (Schneider), 1920-2009. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1718
Abstract
The Tacheny collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Tacheny and Grace Mlady in 2004. In this interview, Tacheny talks about her service in the United States Army Nurse Corp during World War II. Christine served in France and Germany during the War. She was in the war from 1944 until 1946. The interview also includes descriptions of her life in Mankato, Minnesota following the war, including her work as a nurse. Also in the...
Dates:
2004-02-18
Young, Loy, 1923-2015. Oral History Interview, 2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1728
Abstract
The Young collection consists of a VHS videocassette, a DVD duplicate of the VHS videocassette, and a brief biographical form from of an oral history interview conducted between Young and James Kuhlmann in 2004. In this interview, Young talks about his service in the Air Force as part of the Air Transport Command (ATC) during World War II. Young talks about entering the Air Force, his wartime service, and life after the service.This oral history interview was conducted as part of...
Dates:
2004-10-28
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