Showing Collections: 21 - 40 of 99
Dr. Andrew Kang Oral History
The Dr. Andrew Kang Oral History, 2002, is a typescript from an oral history interview with Dr. Andrew Kang by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Crystal Dover of the University of Tennessee for the Veteran's Oral History Project conducted by the Center for the Study of War and Society. The interview focuses primarily on his World War II experiences.
Dr. Harold Diftler Oral History
The Dr. Harold Diftler Oral History, 2003 is a typescript from an oral history interview with Dr. Harold Diftler by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Brad Mason of the University of Tennessee for the Veteran's Oral History Project conducted by the Center for the Study of War and Society. The interview focuses primarily on his World War II experiences, but also covers pre-war and post-war periods.
Dr. Hermes Grillo Oral History
The Dr. Hermes Grillo Oral History, 2002, is a typescript from an oral history interview with Dr. Hermes Grillo by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Crystal Dover of the University of Tennessee for the Veteran's Oral History Project conducted by the Center for the Study of War and Society. The interview focuses primarily on his World War II experiences, but also covers pre-war and post-war periods. Dr. Grillo shares the experience of surgery on the war front.
Dwight H. Stuckey Collection
This collection consists primarily of correspondence between Dwight H. Stuckey and World War II fighter aces John Alden Tilley, Daniel J. Zoerb, George Carpenter, and Gil Niceley. In these letters, the pilots recount their memories of their military service. Also included are signed biographical sketches of pilots Major General Ralph Gordon Taylor, Major Robert W. Moore, and Marion Franklin Kirby.
Edgar Wilson Collection
This collection houses a published history of the 80th Division detailing its training and combat experiences, several photos of a veteran's reunion, a photograph of Edgar Wilson, and correspondence documenting veterans' associations. One memoir recalls Captain Sam Williams.
Edgar Wilson Oral History
The Edgar Wilson Oral History, 2003-2004, is a typescript of an oral history interview with Edgar Wilson by Dr. Kurt Piehler, Greg Kupsky, and Patrick Leverton of the University of Tennessee for the Veteran's Oral History Project conducted by the Center for the Study of War and Society. The interview focuses primarily on Wilson's World War II experiences, but also covers pre-war and post-war periods.
Edward Feagins World War II Memoir
The Edward Feagins World War II Memoir, 1943-1946, entitled A Country Boy in World War Two chronicles Feagins's experiences in World War II. The narrative covers drafting, boot camp, war, and his return home.
Edward Laughlin World War II Memoir
This collection consists of Edward P. Laughlin's WWII Memoir A Paratrooper's Journey, written in 1999. He describes his initial Army experiences during basic training, jump school, and demolition school. He also discusses his combat action, including his part in the Battle of the Bulge, and his role in the Berlin occupation.
Edward Williamson Collection
The Edward Williamson Collection, 1945, consists of a book compiled by Williamson entitled Wild Tales of the Blue Yonder. The book contains stories of 21 pilots who graduated from the Army Air Corps Class of 1945-B.
Elmore Allen Green Collection
This collection features a copy of Elmore Allen Green's recollections of his time in the US Air Force serving in the European theater during World War II.
Elvyn V. Davidson Scrapbook
This collection consists of Xerox copies of the scrapbook that Elvyn V. Davidson kept between approximately 1943 and 1946. It is made up primarily of photographs of Eastern (probably Japanese) women and some American soldiers and ephemera, including foreign currency, cartoons, poetry and newsletters.
Erastus Edward Strobino Journal
Major Erastus Edward Strobino, M.D. kept a travelogue/nature journal while serving with the Americal Division (23rd Infantry Division) at the 109th Station Hospital in New Caledonia from 1942 to 1943. In the journal, he describes the native flora and fauna on the island, and writes about the indigenous diseases and medicine, constellations, and other scientific and nature-related topics.
Erwin B. Bigger Oral History
These two VHS tapes contain a recording of an oral history by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Erwin B. Bigger. In it, Bigger discusses his early life and his service with the U. S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II and the Korean War.
Eugene E. Eckstam Exercise Tiger
Collection
The Eugene E. Eckstam Exercise Tiger Collection, 1944-2004, consists of Dr. Eckstam's research efforts concerning Exercise Tiger, a practice invasion in April, 1944 to prepare troops for D-Day in World War II. Dr. Eckstam's research includes national and military archives, newspaper clippings, television specials, memoirs from surviving participants, as well as correspondence, photographs, travel brochures and information and maps.
Fox Family Collection
This collection features one copy of The Story of the Lewis and Marjorie Fox Family of Big Springs written by their eldest daughter, Judy Elizabeth Fox Knoblock. Featuring the personal narratives of Lewis and Majorie, Judy provides a recollection of their family's history, particularly during the Great Depression and World War II.
Frank Baghetti Collection
This collection includes a copy of World War II soldier Frank Baghetti's memoir, "As I Witnessed World War II," along with aa photograph of Baghetti's plane, "Hubba Hubba."
George Remaley Collection
Photographs and papers documenting George Remaley's service in the European Theatre with the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II.
Henry Kent Memoir
This memoir (richly illustrated with copies of original photographs) documents Henry Kent's service as a pilot in North Africa and Italy during World War II. Kent discusses such subjects as the planes in use during World War II, the day-to-day operations of his unit, and the activities of his various friends while capturing the hardship, fear, and humor of the situation.
Henry W. Kent Memoir
This collection houses a copy (on CD) of Henry W. Kent's memoirs documenting his experience with the 86th Fighter Squadron (then assigned to the 79th Fighter Group) in North Africa during World War II. It contains detailed descriptions and photographs (many in color) of their service.
Interview with Benny Powell
A single DVD containing an interview with Benny Powell, a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps, on his life and experiences while serving in the military.
Filtered By
Filter Results
Additional filters:
- Subject
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States. 59
- World War, 1939-1945 -- United States. 19
- World War, 1939-1945. 17
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe. 13
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Tennessee. 12
- United States. Navy. 11
- United States. Army. 9
- United States. Army Air Forces. 7
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy. 7
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe. 7
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North. 6
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area. 6
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care. 6
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American. 5
- United States. Air Force. 4
- United States. Army. Air Corps. 3
- United States. Marine Corps. 3
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. 3
- Germany -- History -- 1945-1955. 2
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, American. 2
- Louisiana -- History. 2
- Oral history -- United States. 2
- United States. Air Force -- History. 2
- United States. Army. Division, 80th. 2
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 2
- Veterans -- United States -- Interviews. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Asia. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, American. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons. 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Women. 2
- American letters. 1
- Anzio Beachhead, 1944. 1
- Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945. 1
- Baptists -- Missions -- Africa. 1
- Corinth (Miss.) -- History. 1
- Education, Higher -- Tennessee. 1
- Fighter pilots -- United States. 1
- Grantham (England) -- History. 1
- Great Depression. 1
- Jackson (Tenn.) -- History. 1
- Jefferson City (Tenn.) -- History. 1
- Knoxville (Tenn.) 1
- Korea -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1910-1945. 1
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Medical care. 1
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Veterans -- Tennessee. 1
- Korean War, 1950-1953. 1
- Liberty ships. 1
- Mauthausen (Concentration camp). 1
- Missionaries -- Africa, Sub-Saharan. 1
- Nashville (Tenn.) -- History. 1
- Operation Torch, 1942. 1
- Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. 1
- Prisoners of war 1
- Soil surveys -- Japan. 1
- Soldiers -- Tennessee -- Correspondence. 1
- Spring City (Tenn.) -- History. 1
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1
- Unionville (Tenn.) -- History. 1
- United States -- Armed Forces -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. 1
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865. 1
- United States. Army -- Airborne troops. 1
- United States. Army -- Parachute troops -- History -- World War, 1939-1945. 1
- United States. Army -- Parachute troops. 1
- United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 9th. 1
- United States. Army Air Forces. Air Transport Command. 1
- United States. Army Air Forces. Bombardment Group (Heavy), 466th. 1
- United States. Army. Airborne Division, 82nd. 1
- United States. Army. Armored Division, 10th. 1
- United States. Army. Infantry Division, 78th. 1
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 143rd. 1
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 83rd. 1
- United States. Army. Parachute Infantry Regiment, 504th. 1
- United States. Army. Women's Army Corps. 1
- United States. Marine Corps. Fleet Marine Force 1
- United States. Navy -- Aviation. 1
- Universities and colleges -- Tennessee. 1
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Alumni and alumnae. 1
- V-mail. 1
- Veterans -- Education -- United States. 1
- Veterans -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States. 1
- Veterans -- United States. 1
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Germany. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Iran. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- Germany. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Correspondence. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Exercise Tiger 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Japanese Americans. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Jews -- Germany. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Korea. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care -- Great Britain. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- New Caledonia. 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female. 1 ∧ less