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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 287 Collections and/or Records:

Randel C. Smith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0085
Abstract

This collection includes First Day Cover Victory Stamps from Randel C. Smith, who obtained them on April 16, 1945 during his service in Manila, Philippines in World War II.

Dates: 1945 April 16

Ray Higgins Oral History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2604
Abstract

The Ray Higgins Oral History, 2000, is a typescript from an oral history interview with Ray Higgins by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Ellen Eberts 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.

Dates: 2000

Richard Dane Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0017
Abstract

This collection consists of certificates, military documents, and press clippings concerning Sergeant Richard Dane's service in the United States Army Air Force in World War II, from 1942-1945.

Dates: 1942-1945,1979, 1987

Richard Eckert Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0096
Abstract

This collection features various documents and special orders, letters, and newspaper articles describing Richard Eckert's service as an Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II.

Dates: 1943-1946, undated

Richard Graham Oral History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2615
Abstract

The Richard Graham Oral History, 1999, is a typescript of an interview with Richard Graham. The interview focuses primarily on his World War II experiences, but also covers pre-war and post-war periods.

Dates: 1999

Richard Thomas Alexander Oral History

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2613
Abstract

The Richard Thomas Alexander Oral History, 2003, is a typescript from an oral history interview with Richard Alexander by Dr. Kurt Piehler and Jake White 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.

Dates: 2003

Robert A. Page Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0155
Abstract

This collection features photographs, documents, and currency from Robert A. Page's service during World War II in the United States Army.

Dates: 1944 May 10-1946 March 26, undated

Robert Asquith Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0108
Abstract

This collection includes a copy of "Liberation," dictating Robert Asquith's time as a prisoner of war during World War II and his liberation. It also contains one copy of a First Lutheran Church (Knoxville, Tenn.) service bulletin with names and addresses of church members serving during World War II and a section for letters from soldiers, including a letter from Asquith.

Dates: undated

Robert C. Jackson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0064
Abstract

This collection contains military documents, phtographs, and publications regarding Robert C. Jackson, a pilot in the Air Force during World War II.

Dates: 1940s

Robert D. Lenwell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0313
Overview

This collection documents the World War II military service of Robert D. Lenwell. The collection includes Lenwell's own remembrances of the war in the forms of a service diary and a memoir; photocopies of photographs and service records (including discharge certificate); newspaper articles; and publications.

Dates: 1943-1946, 1992

Robert D. Newcomb Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0272
Overview

This collection consists of items related to Robert Newcomb’s World War II military service, especially with the Lodwick Aviation Military Academy (LAMA) including Newcomb’s diploma from 1944 and a copy of a LAMA yearbook for the 61st Army Air Force flying training detachment. Also included are two photos of Newcomb and a plane at Cochran Field in Macon, Georgia, from 1944. All items in this collection are photocopies.

Dates: circa 1944

Robert G. Key Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0196
Abstract

This collection contains copies of photos taken in the Philippines and Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945.

Dates: 1945

Robert G. Osborne Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0143
Abstract

This collection includes photographs, U.S. Naval Forces and Eleventh Amphibious Force documents, newspaper excerpts about Robert G. Osborne and his fellow men, and a brief personal narrative from Osborne about his experience in World War II.

Dates: 1943-1945, 1976-1978, 1985, undated

Robert Gentry Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0127
Abstract

This collection features correspondence and photographs from Robert Gentry's service in the US Armed Forces during World War II.

Dates: 1945, undated

Robert Hooper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0140
Abstract

Robert Hooper served during World War II in the European theater. This collection contains much of his correspondence - mainly addressed to his family - featuring his time in the service and describing some of his troop's movements.

Dates: 1943-1945, undated

Robert Huddleston World War II Narrative

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2633
Abstract

The Robert Huddleston World War II Narrative, 1943-1945, is a personal World War II Memoir entitled Into the Wild Blue: The War Years. The narrative discusses Huddleston's service during World War II with the P-47 Thunderbolts, 404th Fighter Group, Ninth Air Force.

Dates: 1943-1945

Robert L. Forrester, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0012
Abstract

This collection consists of the correspondence and personal effects documenting the life and death of Robert L. Forrester Jr., a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Dates: 1935-1964

Robert Leavens Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2978
Abstract

This collection consists of a black and white photograph of photographer Robert Leavens, in a military uniform, sitting on a statue of Buddha in Myitkina, Myanmar (formerly Burma). Also included are the envelope for the photograph, postmarked December 19, 1990, and a business card for Dwight D. King, Editor-Publisher of Ex-CBI Roundup.

Dates: undated

Robert S. Thurman Publications

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0219
Overview

This collection includes copies of Yank (four issues) and Leatherneck (two issues) magazines from 1944-1945 belonging to Robert Thurman.

Dates: 1944 October-1945 December

Robert W. Barbee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0091
Abstract

This collection contains eleven American propaganda pamphlets aimed at encouraging Japanese troops to surrender during World War II. These pamphlets are written in Japanese with English translations attached.

Dates: circa 1945