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World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- United States.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 293 Collections and/or Records:

Memories of World War II Experiences

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0101
Abstract

This collection features William A. Romeiser's personal narrative, Memories of World War II Experiences, written about his service in the European theatre during World War II.

Dates: undated

Morton L. Gubin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0170
Abstract

This collection contains three separate command operation orders and instructions from Morton Gubin's time serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Dates: 1945

Moss C. Brown Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0049
Abstract

The Moss C. Brown Papers collection consists of four photographs of an unknown unit. It also includes an order to report for induction, a brief description of ships Moss Brown boarded during his enlistment in World War II along with dates, and an insurance document from the Ninth Marine Reserve District. Also available are press clippings.

Dates: 1943 July 1-1945 May 1, undated

Mrs. Vincent Bartlen News Clippings

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0093
Abstract

This collection features eight newspaper clippings from the Milwaukee Journal discussing the efforts of American soldiers in World War II in 1944.

Dates: 1944 February 24 - November 5, undated

N. W. Wininger Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0083
Abstract

This collection contains a time table of the 559th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Batallion, dated from July 16, 1944 to July 19, 1945. The record documents the various stops and destinations of the 559th AAA as well as the times of arrival and departure.

Dates: 1944 July 16-1945 July 19

Neil B. Schultz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0216
Overview

This collection includes typed biographical notes and a short memoir as well as photocopies of photographs and articles all documenting the life and World War II service of Neil Schultz.

Dates: circa 1978

Nick Christodoulou Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0180
Abstract

This collection contains the publications of World War II veteran Nick Christodoulou Jr., including his memoir.

Dates: 1985-2007

North Callahan’s “The Biggest Screwball Outfit in the Army”

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0224
Overview

A copy of North Callahan’s article, “The Biggest Screwball Outfit in the Army: The Recruiting Publicity Bureau of the United States Army Was a Beehive of Important Activity in World War II But Also at Times a Barrel of Fun,” which appeared in Officer Review.

Dates: 1984 June

Oliver M. Summers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0148
Abstract

This collection includes news articles, currency, and photographs from Oliver Summers's service during World War II. Also included are his graduation invitations and an installation of officers pamphlet from Summers's 1953 commencement ceremonies at UT Memphis.

Dates: 1945-1946, 1953, 1975, undated

Omar L. Ash Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0088
Abstract

This collection includes several letters penned by Omar L. Ash, mainly to his mother and Lela Ann, during his World War II service. Other letters included are addressed from Ash's commanders.

Dates: 1943 March 13-1945 September 27, undated

Orlen M. Sealand Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0145
Abstract

This collection features stories and histories about the 275th Armored Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.

Dates: 1950, 1978, undated

Oscar R. Ashley Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0001
Abstract

This collection consists of Oscar Roy Ashley's personal World War II materials and includes correspondence, press clippings, military papers pertaining to his quartermaster training, and documents regarding his work as a quartermaster. Also available are two scrapbooks, a photograph album, and other commemorative materials from his service.

Dates: 1939-1991; Majority of material found within 1939-1946

Owen Musgrove Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0089
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Philippines and a transcript of a Japanese diary donated by Owen Musgrove who was deployed with the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

Dates: 1943

Park W. Carter Ex-CBI Roundup Magazines

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3013
Abstract

Ex-CBI Roundup is a monthly magazine for World War II veterans who served in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater. It solicits and publishes stories and photographs from CBI veterans, news of fellow veterans, CBI trivia, and advertisements for World War II and CBI memorabilia. This collection houses near complete copies of issues dating from January 1991 to December 2006, the magazine's 61st year of continuous publication.

Dates: 1992 January-2006 December

Paul C. Trammell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0038
Abstract

This collection consists of Paul C. Trammell’s detailed memoir about his experiences in the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1940.

Dates: undated

Paul G. Simpson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0003
Abstract

This collection contains a variety of documents and mementos collected primarily during Paul G. Simpson's three years in the Army Air Force. It includes personal letters, military documents, tourist mementos, newspaper clippings, and publications about both military and civilian life. The scrapbook pages include photographs, realia, and documents, all accompanied by extensive commentary written by his wife, Edna.

Dates: 1939 August 1-1957 December 15, 1982 August 18

Paul Hutten Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0198
Abstract

This collection contains several editions of “The Masthead (USS Hydrus)” newsletter and a photocopy of a World War II-era map of Okinawa, Japan.

Dates: 1945-1987

Paul J. Vetrone Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0316
Overview

This collection documents the World War II military service and subsequent death of Paul J. Vetrone. The collection includes correspondence from Vetrone, photographs, newspaper articles on Vetrone's death, and a military uniform patch.

Dates: 1943-1945, 1984

Paul Parmalee Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0298
Overview

This collection consists of military records, papers, publications, and keepsakes from World War II veteran Paul Parmalee. Among the keepsakes includes ephemera which Parmalee collected during his service in the Pacific Theater of War, specifically Japan, such as Japanese postcards, pamphlets, cards, and maps. Also included are Army-issued publications such as books, newsletters, and guides.

Dates: 1941-1946

Philip and Alma Oliver Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0045
Abstract

The Philip and Alma Oliver WWII Papers contain materials from Master Technical Sergeant Philip M. Oliver's service with Marine Air Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command in the Pacific theater during World War II. It also contains materials from MAG-25 and SCAT reunions.

Dates: 1939 June-1998 November