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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:02:17
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2416 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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American Legion Interview with Veterans
Description
An account of the resource
In this interview, Pattie Johnston talks with World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans about their military experiences. The participants are unidentified.
Contributor
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Johnston, Pattie
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
1941 - 1975
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
unknown
Format
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MP4
Identifier
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American Legion,Opinions of WWII, Korea and Vietnam_WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/american-legion-opinions-of-wwii-korea-and-vietnam-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/american-legion-opinions-of-wwii-korea-and-vietnam-wwii-interview</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
Korean War, 1950-1953.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Robinson, Walter Stitt
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:59:28
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
222 kbit/s (audio)
2468 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
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Walter Stitt Robinson World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robinson, Walter Stitt
Description
An account of the resource
Walter Stitt Robinson, Jr. served as a Captain in the United States Army (82nd Airborne Division) from 1941 to 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on March 26, 2007, Robinson talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Robinson was born in North Carolina on August 28, 1917. He graduated from high school in 1935. He then received a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in 1939 and a master’s degree in history from the University of Virginia in 1941. He was drafted into the Army in November 1941. He completed basic training at Camp Croft in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He went to Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning and worked as an instructor at Fort McClellan in Alabama. Robinson then went overseas to the European theater of war. He took part in the invasion of Southern France in 1944, the Battle of the Bulge, and the airborne crossing of the Rhine into Germany in 1945. He was discharged in 1945 and received the Bronze Star. Following the war, in 1950, Robinson received a PhD in history for the University of Virginia. He then taught history at the University of Kansas from 1950 until he retired in 1988. Robinson passed away on July 2, 2014.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
France, Southern
Belgium
1941 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-03-26
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Robinson,W._Stitt
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/robinson-w.-stitt">https://archive.org/details/robinson-w.-stitt</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/walter-stitt-robinson/">https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/walter-stitt-robinson/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Walter Robinson was also interviewed as part of the Kansas Veterans History Project; the video recording of that interview can be accessed at <a href="https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.04468/">https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.04468/</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
Kansas -- History.
United States. Army.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Bastogne.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Mosser, Russell
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:00:28
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
317 kbit/s (audio)
7050 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Russell Mosser World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mosser, Russell
Description
An account of the resource
Russell Mosser worked as the Director of Education and Training for Boeing Airplane Co. in Wichita, Kansas. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on June 12, 2003 as part of the Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project, Mosser talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Mosser was born in Kansas on November 9, 1917. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1940 and a master’s degree in 1944 from the University of Kansas. Because of a health issue, the military exempted Mosser from military service. He began working with Boeing in 1942. Following the war, Mosser founded Centron Corporation, Inc., in Lawrence, Kansas. Mosser passed away on April 29, 2011.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Wichita (Kan.)
1942 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-06-12
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Mosser Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/mosser-interview">https://archive.org/details/mosser-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/Russell-A-Mosser/">https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/Russell-A-Mosser/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society may also have interviews associated with this project. This interview can be used freely for purposes beyond educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for addtional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
Kansas -- History.
Aircraft industry -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Louk, Noland "Cliff"
Louk, Letha
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:00:57
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2439 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Noland "Cliff" Louk World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Louk, Noland "Cliff"
Description
An account of the resource
Noland “Cliff” Louk served in the United States Army (Air Corps) from 1942 to 1946. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on August 26, 2003, as part of the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project, Louk talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Louk was born in Kansas on April 8, 1916. He graduated high school in 1934 and then attended Emporia State Teachers College. After joining the Air Corps, he trained as a pilot but later became a radio operator and gunner. He completed forty missions and spent most of his time overseas in New Guinea. Also featured in the interview is Letha Louk, Cliff’s wife. They married in 1937. Letha was born in Kansas on December 14, 1914. She also graduated high school in 1934 and attended Emporia State Teachers College. Letha talked about her experiences during the war. She passed away on April 1, 1915. Cliff passed away on July 29, 2006.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Louk, Letha
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
New Guinea
1937 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-08-26
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Louk_Cliff WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/louk-cliff-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/louk-cliff-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary (Cliff Louk): <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24014393/noland-louk">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24014393/noland-louk</a>
Obituary (Letha Louk): <a href="https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=letha-i-dillon-louk&pid=174635346&fhid=24989">https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=letha-i-dillon-louk&pid=174635346&fhid=24989</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society may also have interviews associated with this project. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
Kansas -- History.
United States. Air Force -- History.
United States. Army.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Krische, Helen
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Goss, Harold
Goss, Betty
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/216125">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/216125</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
2:03:29
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2463 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
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Harold Goss World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Goss, Harold
Description
An account of the resource
Harold Goss joined the United States Army (Air Corps) in 1942. He served in the 36th Fighter Group, 53rd Squadron. Interviewed by Helen Krische on June 21, 2006, Goss talked about his military experiences. Goss was born in Pleasanton, Kansas on January 3, 1923. During the war, he flew sixty-two missions and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Following the war, Goss worked in the insurance industry. Betty Goss, Harold’s wife, is also featured in the interview. Betty was born in Kansas on June 24, 1922. She went to Liberty Memorial High School and the University of Kansas, both in Lawrence, Kansas. She talked about life during the war. Betty passed away on March 27, 2010.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Krische, Helen
Goss, Betty
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Germany
Belgium
1942 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-06-21
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Harold and Betty Goss, Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/harold-and-betty-goss-interview">https://archive.org/details/harold-and-betty-goss-interview</a>
Obituary (Betty Goss): <a href="http://dwoverland.tributes.com/show/Betty-Sullivan-Goss-88152067">http://dwoverland.tributes.com/show/Betty-Sullivan-Goss-88152067</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/216125">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/216125</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
Kansas -- History.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
United States. Army.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Bastogne.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Miller, Kristen
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Gallup, Alfred “Al”
Location
The location of the interview
Topeka (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:01:40
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
317 kbit/s (audio)
10318 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alfred "Al" Gallup World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Gallup, Alfred “Al”
Description
An account of the resource
Alfred “Al” Gallup served in the United States Army (Air Corps) from 1941 to 1950. Interviewed by Kristen Miller on June 2, 2003, as part of the Kansas Veterans History Project, Gallup talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Gallup was born on November 5, 1919, in Marysville, Kansas. He graduated high school in 1932. After junior college, he enrolled at the University of Kansas. He graduated with a business degree in 1938. He signed up for the Aviation Cadet Training Program in 1940. He was called into the program on December 8, 1941. He first joined the 69th Reconnaissance Group and was later assigned to the 16th Cargo Combat Squadron, 4th Group. Gallup took part in the Hump Operation as a pilot. Following the war, he received his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He then taught ROTC at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. Gallup began working in the life insurance industry in 1950. He retired from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Lawrence after forty-seven years. He passed away on May 26, 2016. Throughout the interview, Gallup shared photographs and maps from his time in the service.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Miller, Kristen
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
India
Burma
1941 - 1950
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-06-02
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Gallup Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.07845/">https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.07845/</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-gallup&pid=180140568&fhid=24990">https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=alfred-gallup&pid=180140568&fhid=24990</a>
A transcript of another interview with Alfred Gallup is available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212772">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212772</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans History Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
Kansas -- History.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
United States. Army.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Miller, Kristen
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Young, Lee
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:59:47
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
317 kbit/s (audio)
10316 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Lee Young World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Young, Lee
Description
An account of the resource
Lee Young served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He then served in the Air Force Reserve for seven years. Interviewed by Kristen Miller as part of the Kansas Veterans History Project, Young talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Young was born in Syracuse, New York on November 3, 1925. He worked as a sonar operator and technician on a destroyer escort in the Pacific theater. He took part in the invasions of the Philippines and Okinawa. After the war, Young went to Syracuse University and the University of Kansas with the help of the G.I. Bill. He received a master’s degree in journalism. Young then taught at the University of Kansas for twenty-five years. He retired in 1989. Young shared photographs of himself, his family, and a naval ship during the interview. Young passed away on August 30, 2018.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Miller, Kristen
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Manus Island (Papua New Guinea)
1943 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
unknown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Young Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.03812/">https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.03812/</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=lee-young&pid=190118462&fhid=24989">https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=lee-young&pid=190118462&fhid=24989</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Navy -- History.
United States. Air Force -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Duncan, Beulah
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:43:06
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
317 kbit/s (audio)
6544 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Beulah Duncan World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Duncan, Beulah
Description
An account of the resource
Beulah Duncan served in the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve, SPARS. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston in 2003, as part of the Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project, Duncan talked about her experiences during the Second World War. Duncan was born in New Mexico. She received a degree in education from the University of Kansas and became a teacher. Once the United States entered the war in 1941, she joined the SPARS and went to Officer Candidate School at Smith’s College in Massachusetts. She then worked as a coder at the Coast Guard’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. She was later assigned to work in Miami, Florida. Duncan does not state her years of service.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington (D.C.)
1941 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Duncan, WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/duncan-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/duncan-wwii-interview</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society may also have interviews associated with this project. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Wray, Harold
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211763">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211763</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:02:14
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2464 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Harold Wray World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Wray, Harold
Description
An account of the resource
Harold Wray served in the United States Army (12th Air Corps) from 1942 to 1945. After the war, he served in the Reserve until he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1973. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on August 30, 2005, Wray talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Wray was born in Kansas on September 17, 1919. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1936 and then attended the University of Kansas. He joined the Army in 1942 and went overseas to Italy in 1944. While there, he worked as an air inspector. He was then assigned to Waller Field in Trinidad. Following the war, Wray worked in the Computer Center for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1979. Wray passed away on November 14, 2012.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Italy
Trinidad
1942 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005-08-30
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Wray_Harold WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/wray-harold-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/wray-harold-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=harold-mathew-wray&pid=161098537">https://obituaries.ljworld.com/obituaries/ljworld/obituary.aspx?n=harold-mathew-wray&pid=161098537</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211763">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211763</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Kansas -- History.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Grubbs, Brian
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Wold, James
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211762">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211762</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:19:26
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1347 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
James Wold World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Wold, James
Description
An account of the resource
James Wold served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He also served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1965. Interviewed by Brian Grubbs on June 13, 2006, Wold talked about his military experiences during the Second World War. Wold was born on August 29, 1919, in South Dakota. He grew up in Wyoming. He was drafted into the Army in July 1942. He went to basic training at Camp Roberts, California. He worked as a truck driver in the Philippine Islands. Once he joined the Navy in 1946, he was a radio communicator on the USS Hancock. He retired from the Navy in November 1965.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Grubbs, Brian
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
<span>Philippines</span>
1942 - 1965
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-06-13
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Wold_James WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/wold-james-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/wold-james-wwii-interview</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211762">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211762</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
United States. Navy -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
unknown
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Wilson, Lois M.
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:49:29
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2466 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Lois M. Wilson World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Wilson, Lois M.
Description
An account of the resource
Interviewed on July 28, 2006, Lois M. Wilson talked about life in Kansas during the Second World War. Wilson was born in 1921. She attended the University of Kansas from 1939 to 1944. Her husband, Max Wilson, served in the Army for three years. He served in New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, and Japan during Army of Occupation. He returned home in March 1946. He also served in the Korean War. Max passed away in 2002. Lois passed away on July 14, 2017.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
unknown
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Kansas
1939 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-07-28
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Wilson_Lois WWII Oral History
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/wilson-lois-wwii-oral-history">https://archive.org/details/wilson-lois-wwii-oral-history</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.bakerfhwichita.com/obituary/4309074">https://www.bakerfhwichita.com/obituary/4309074</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
Kansas -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Pye, Deborah
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Stecher, Cecil
Location
The location of the interview
Baldwin City (KS)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/214670">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/214670</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:40:49
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2471 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Cecil Stecher World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Stecher, Cecil
Description
An account of the resource
Cecil Stecher enlisted in the United States Navy (Air Corps) in 1943. He served as a gunner on a torpedo bomber. Interviewed on June 12, 2007, by Deborah Pye, Stecher talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Stecher was born on June 14, 1925. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy’s V-12 training program. He attended training at several schools around the country. He was discharged on May 2, 1946. Stecher passed away on July 12, 2010.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Pye, Deborah
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida
1943 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-07-12
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Stecher_Cecil WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/stecher-cecil-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/stecher-cecil-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-leroy-stecher&pid=144084787">https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-leroy-stecher&pid=144084787</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/214670">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/214670</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Navy -- History.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Grubbs, Brian
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Sperry, Kenneth L.
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211758">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211758</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:30:08
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2451 kbit/s (video)
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kenneth Sperry World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sperry, Kenneth L.
Description
An account of the resource
Kenneth L. Sperry served in the United States Army (86th Infantry Division) from 1943 to 1946. Interviewed by Brian Grubbs on October 6, 2006, Sperry talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Sperry was born in Kansas in 1923. He graduated high school in Lawrence, Kansas in 1942, and was drafted into the Army in 1943. He went to basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas. He went to France in 1944. His division moved through Belgium into Germany. Following the war, Sperry completed a degree at the University of Kansas.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Grubbs, Brian
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
France
Germany
1943 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-10-06
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Sperry_Ken WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/sperry-ken-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/sperry-ken-wwii-interview</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211758">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211758</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Bastogne.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
unknown
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Sherlock, Marcena
Location
The location of the interview
Baldwin City (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:46:52
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1839 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Marcena Sherlock World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sherlock, Marcena
Description
An account of the resource
Interviewed as part of the Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project, Marcena Sherlock talked about her experiences during the Second World War. Sherlock was born on April 14, 1928. She married Earnest Sherlock in 1945. Earnest served in the United States Navy on the USS Gatling. Marcena shared photographs, uniforms, and memorabilia from her husband’s service. He passed away on May 24, 2002. Marcena passed away on December 8, 2009.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
unknown
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Baldwin City (Kan.)
1941 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
unknown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Sherlock_ Marcena WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/sherlock-marcena-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/sherlock-marcena-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32739618/marcena-faye-sherlock">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32739618/marcena-faye-sherlock</a>
Obituary (Earnest Sherlock): <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23962692/earnest-paul-sherlock">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23962692/earnest-paul-sherlock</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society may also have interviews associated with this project. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
United States. Navy -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Schmidt, Ray
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (KS)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:02:25
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1340 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ray Schmidt World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schmidt, Ray
Description
An account of the resource
Raymond “Ray” Schmidt served in the United States Marine Corps from 1941 to 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on April 9, 2007, Schmidt talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Schmidt was born in Kansas on August 7, 1915. He served in the South Pacific and engaged in battle in Guadalcanal and Tarawa. Schmidt passed away on July 11, 2007.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
<span>Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands)</span>
<span>Tarawa Atoll (Kiribati)</span>
1941 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-04-09
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Schmidt_Ray WWII Interview (04.09.07)
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/schmidt-ray-wwii-interview-04.09.07">https://archive.org/details/schmidt-ray-wwii-interview-04.09.07</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/raymond-schmidt-obituary?pid=90659948">https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/raymond-schmidt-obituary?pid=90659948</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Marine Corps.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Schiefelbusch, Richard
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (Kan.)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/215543">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/215543</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:40:14
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2466 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Richard Schiefelbusch World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schiefelbusch, Richard
Description
An account of the resource
Richard “Dick” Schiefelbusch served in the United States Army (Air Corps) from 1941 to 1946. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on June 28, 2007, Schiefelbusch talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Schiefelbusch was born in Kansas on July 23, 1918. He graduated high school in 1936 and attended Pittsburg State Teachers College. He enlisted in the Army the week after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He trained as a B-24 navigator. In 1943, Germans shot down his plane over the Kiel submarine base and took him to Stalag Luft III, a prison camp. He was rescued on April 29, 1945, and discharged in 1946. After the war, Schiefelbusch received a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He is the first G.I. to get a Phd. He then established the Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing clinic at the University of Kansas.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Germany
1941 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-06-28
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Schiefelbusch_Dr.Richard WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/schiefelbusch-dr.-richard-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/schiefelbusch-dr.-richard-wwii-interview</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/215543">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/215543</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. This interview can be used freely for purposes beyond educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
Kansas -- History.
Prisoners of war.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Schaake, Carl
Schaake, Isabelle
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212319">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212319</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:44:18
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2470 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Carl Schaake World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Schaake, Carl
Description
An account of the resource
Carl Schaake served in the United States Marine Corps in 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on March 26, 2006, Schaake talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Schaake was born in Kansas on February 11, 1923. He graduated high school in 1940 and worked on his family farm. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945. He went to basic training in Parris Island, South Carolina, and then to infantry training at Camp Lejeune. Schaake was assigned to the USS Macon. Once the war ended, he came to Lawrence, Kansas. He passed away on January 20, 2011. Isabelle Schaake, Carl’s wife, is also featured in the interview. She talked about life in Lawrence during the war.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Schaake, Isabelle
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Kansas
1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-03-26
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Schaake_Carl WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/schaake-carl-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/schaake-carl-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?n=carl-leon-buster-schaake&pid=147969787">https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cjonline/obituary.aspx?n=carl-leon-buster-schaake&pid=147969787</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212319">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/212319</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Marine Corps.
Kansas -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
unknown
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Jones, Lloyd Martin
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
3:36:08
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2465 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
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L. Martin Jones World War II Interview
Creator
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Jones, Martin
Description
An account of the resource
Lloyd Martin Jones served in the United States Army (106th Infantry Division). He enlisted in the Reserve in 1942. He went on active duty in 1943 and was discharged in 1946. Interviewed as part of the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project, Jones talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Jones was born on December 2, 1922, in Osage City, Kansas. He graduated high school in 1940 and then attended the University of Kansas. After joining the Army, he went to basic training at Camp Wallace in Texas. He went to Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning in Georgia. Jones was captured as a prisoner of war during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He was liberated on May 2, 1945. Following the war, Jones finished his degree at the University of Kansas and worked at the university until he retired in 1986. He passed away on April 3, 2017.
Contributor
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unknown
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Belgium
1942 - 1946
Date
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unknown
Format
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MP4
Identifier
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Jones_L.Martin WWII Interview
Language
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eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
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To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/jones-l.-martin-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/jones-l.-martin-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/lloyd-martin-jones/">https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/lloyd-martin-jones/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
A transcript for another interview with Jones is available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211718">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/211718</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
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The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
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Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
Kansas -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Bastogne.
Prisoners of war.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Jones, Harold R.
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218565">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218565</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:55:08
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1334 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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Harold R. Jones World War II Interview
Creator
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Jones, Harold R.
Description
An account of the resource
Harold R. Jones joined in the United States Navy (Signalman’s Corps) in 1944. He served on the tugboat, the Sombrero Key, with the Merchant Marine until he was discharged in 1946. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on March 29, 2006, Jones talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Jones was born on June 14, 1926, in Oxford, Kansas. He graduated high school in 1944. After joining the Navy, he went to basic training at Camp Wallace, Texas, and then went to signalman’s school in Bainbridge, Maryland. Jones spent most of his service in the Pacific (China and Japan). After the war, he went to Oklahoma A & M (Oklahoma State University). He then worked as a teacher and later as a principal. Jones passed away on October 29, 2010.
Contributor
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Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Japan
China
1944 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-03-29
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Jones_Harold R. WWII Interview (3.29.06)
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/jones-harold-r.-wwii-interview-3.29.06">https://archive.org/details/jones-harold-r.-wwii-interview-3.29.06 </a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/741441">https://www.elliottmortuary.com/obituary/741441</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218565">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218565</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Navy -- History.
Kansas -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Jones, Harold D.
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Original Format
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VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:03:11
Bit Rate/Frequency
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221 kbit/s (audio)
1339 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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Harold D. Jones World War II Interview
Creator
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Jones, Harold D.
Description
An account of the resource
Harold D. Jones served in the United States Army (102nd Infantry Division) from 1943 to 1946. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on March 13, 2006, Jones talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Jones was born in Osage City, Kansas on May 31, 1925. He graduated from high school in May 1943 and was drafted into the Army in August 1943. He joined the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) and then went to infantry training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He engaged in battle in Holland and spent time in Allied-occupied Germany. Jones was discharged in 1946. He received a Purple Heart. Following his service, Jones went to the University of Kansas and graduated with a degree in business.
Contributor
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Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Germany
1943 - 1946
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-03-13
Format
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MP4
Identifier
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Jones_Harold D. WWII Interview (3.13.6)
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/jones-harold-d.-wwii-interview-3.13.6">https://archive.org/details/jones-harold-d.-wwii-interview-3.13.6</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
Kansas -- History.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Hayden, Ellis R.
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218564">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218564</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:59:00
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2471 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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Ellis Hayden World War II Interview
Creator
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Hayden, Ellis
Description
An account of the resource
Ellis Ralph Hayden served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on June 21, 2007, Hayden talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Hayden was born on February 4, 1924, in Ottawa, Kansas. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1942 and joined the Navy. Hayden went to basic training in Farragut, Idaho. He then attended machinist's mate school at the University of Kansas. Once assigned to a ship, the USS Kailua, he became a baker. He served throughout the South Pacific. After he was discharged, he returned to Lawrence, Kansas. Hayden passed away on May 29, 2019.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
South Pacific
1942 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-06-21
Format
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MP4
Identifier
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Hayden_Ellis R. WWII Interview (6.21.07)
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
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To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/hayden-ellis-r.-wwii-interview-6.21.07">https://archive.org/details/hayden-ellis-r.-wwii-interview-6.21.07</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www2.ljworld.com/life-events/obituaries/2010/may/31/ellis-hayden/">https://www2.ljworld.com/life-events/obituaries/2010/may/31/ellis-hayden/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218564">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218564</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Navy -- History.
Kansas -- History.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Hawkins, Archie
Location
The location of the interview
Lawrence (Kan.)
Transcription
Any written text transcribed from a sound
<a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218562">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218562</a>
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
0:55:33
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1345 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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Archie Hawkins World War II Interview
Creator
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Hawkins, Archie
Description
An account of the resource
Archie Hawkins served in the United States Army Air Corps (83rd Squadron) from 1942 to 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on August 14, 2006, Hawkins talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Hawkins was born on April 24, 1919, on the Pine Ridge Indian Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. His father was an Ogallala Sioux and his mother was a Yankton Sioux. They both attended Haskell University in Lawrence, Kansas, from 1908 to 1911. Hawkins also went to Haskell and graduated in 1940. He was drafted into the Air Corps in 1942. He trained in Saint Petersburg, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada to be an aerial gunner. He then went to armor training at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado. Hawkins then went overseas to the China Burma India (CBI) Theater. He spent time in Africa, Italy, and India. He flew 81 missions as a B-25 gunner. Upon returning to the States, he taught aerial gunnery in Arizona until the war ended. Hawkins passed away on August 23, 2013.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
India
China
1942 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-08-14
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hawkins_Archie WWII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/hawkins-archie-wwii-interview">https://archive.org/details/hawkins-archie-wwii-interview</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/Archie-Hawkins/">https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/Archie-Hawkins/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Transcripts for this project are available through the Kansas Memory Digital Collection: <a href="https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218562">https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/218562</a>
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information: <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
Lawrence (Kan.) -- Oral history.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Grodi, Wilmot "Bill"
Location
The location of the interview
Douglas County (Kan.)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:03:03
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
1340 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
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Title
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Wilmont "Bill" Grodi World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Grodi, Wilmont “Bill”
Description
An account of the resource
Wilmont “Bill” Grodi served in the United States Army (Air Corps). Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on May 2, 2006, Grodi talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Grodi was born on August 27, 1918. He graduated high school in Toledo, Ohio, in 1936. He went to the University of Toledo for two years and then joined the Army’s Aviation Cadets in 1941. He went to basic training in San Antonio, Texas. After completing his training as a B-17 bomber pilot, he joined the 385th Group. He went to England in 1943. Grodi received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon returning to the United States, he worked as a flight instructor. He retired as a captain. Grodi passed away on November 28, 2007.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
England
1940 - 1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-05-02
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Grodi_Willmont WWII Interview (5.02.06)
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/grodi-willmont-wwii-interview-5.02.06">https://archive.org/details/grodi-willmont-wwii-interview-5.02.06</a>
Obituary: <a href="https://www2.ljworld.com/life-events/obituaries/2007/dec/02/wilmont_grodi/">https://www2.ljworld.com/life-events/obituaries/2007/dec/02/wilmont_grodi/</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
United States. Air Force -- History.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Graham, Margaret "Marty"
Graham, William "Bill"
Location
The location of the interview
Overland Park (Kan.)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:16:57
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2452 kbit/s (video)
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Title
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Margaret "Marty" Graham World War II Interview
Creator
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Graham, Margaret "Marty"
Description
An account of the resource
Margaret “Marty” (Driskel) Graham served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on September 25, 2006, Graham talked about her experiences during the Second World War. Graham was born in San Francisco on August 15, 1924. As a teenager, she worked in the defense industry as a spot welder. She joined the WAC in 1945. After training, she worked at a hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, where she met her future husband William “Bill” Graham, who was serving in the Army during the time. He is also featured in the interview. They married on October 31, 1945. Graham was discharged in 1945. During the interview, Bill and Marty shared several photos and memorabilia from their lives and military services.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Graham, William "Bill"
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Jackson (Miss.)
1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-09-25
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Graham_Bill & Marty WII Interview
Language
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eng
Publisher
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Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/graham-bill-marty-wii-interview_202008">https://archive.org/details/graham-bill-marty-wii-interview_202008</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States.
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Douglas County (Kan.)
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans.
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Description
An account of the resource
In 2003, the Lawrence Public Library partnered with the Dole Institute of Politics and Haskell University to capture the histories of Douglas County’s World War II veterans in the Lawrence Remembers the World War II Years Project. From 2005 to 2007, the Lawrence Public Library, the Watkins Museum of History, and the Kansas State Historical Society also embarked on a similar endeavor, the Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project, which was funded by the Kansas State Legislature. This collection contains many of the video recordings and more information about the interviews conducted for these projects.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Johnston, Pattie
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Graham, William "Bill"
Graham, Margaret "Marty"
Location
The location of the interview
Overland Park (Kan.)
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
VHS
Duration
Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.)
1:16:57
Bit Rate/Frequency
Rate at which bits are transferred (i.e. 96 kbit/s would be FM quality audio)
221 kbit/s (audio)
2452 kbit/s (video)
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
William "Bill" Graham World War II Interview
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Graham, William "Bill"
Description
An account of the resource
William “Bill” Graham served in the United States Army (Infantry). Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on September 25, 2006, Graham talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Graham was born in Arkansas on December 7, 1926. He joined the military when he was 18 and went to basic training at Camp Walters in Texas. He then got rheumatic fever and was sent to a hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, where he met his future wife, Margaret “Marty” Driskel, who was serving in the Women’s Army Corps. She is also featured in the interview. They married on October 31, 1945. Graham was discharged in 1945. During the interview, Bill and Marty shared several photos and memorabilia from their lives and military services.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Johnston, Pattie
Graham, Margaret "Marty"
Kansas State Historical Society
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Jackson (Miss.)
1945
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006-09-25
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
MP4
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Graham_Bill & Marty WII Interview
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Relation
A related resource
To access the video recording of this oral history, go to: <a href="https://archive.org/details/graham-bill-marty-wii-interview">https://archive.org/details/graham-bill-marty-wii-interview</a>
The Watkins Museum of History also holds items related to this collection.
Other resources for interviews with World War II veterans are available through the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project: <a href="https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html">https://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.htm</a>
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The original copy of this video is available through the Lawrence Public Library. The Watkins Museum of History and the Kansas State Historical Society also have interviews associated with this project, which was funded through a grant program passed by the Kansas State Legislature in 2005. Researchers are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for uses other than educational or scholarly research. Contact the Watkins Museum of History for additional information. <a href="https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/">https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/</a>
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Kansas Veterans of World War II Oral History Project / Lawrence Remembers: The World War II Years Project
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
United States -- History, Military.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Interviews.
United States. Army.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral History