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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Neill Cameron, Sr. Interview

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Mss-0310
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two DVD's. The interview was conducted by Dr. Jerry Reel at the home of Mr. Cameron in Cashiers, North Carolina in 2008.

Dates: 2008

Clemson University University Relations Records

 Collection
Identifier: Series-0078
Abstract

This series contains the documents and recordings produced by University Relations. The recordings are divided into two categories: sound and video. The recordings consist of interviews with administrators, professors, students, Clemson citizens, Clemson Alumni Class of 1943; public service announcements, awards presentations, Strom Thurmond Institute

Dates: 1954-1996

William E. Cline Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0404
Abstract This collection is an important resource for researching life at Clemson College in the immediate pre-World War II period, African Americans in World War II, the 758th Light Tank Battalion, and World War II in Italy. The collection includes artifacts, biographical information, correspondence, photographs, propaganda leaflets, programs, publications, and research materials that document William E. Cline’s education at Clemson College and his service in World War II with the...
Dates: 1898, 1935, 1937-1947, 1953, 1955-1959, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1973, 1981, 1983, 1985 2006, 2014-2015

End of Japan

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31604021744521]
Identifier: Mss-0374
Abstract The End of Japan is a memoir by William Burton who served in the maintenance units of the 3rd and 20th Armored Divisions and the ordnance section of headquarters for the 2nd and 8th Armies. The collection is important in that it provides information on early World War II training of U.S. armored units, a view from the headquarters of the 8th Army of the campaigns in New Guinea and Leyte Island in the Philippines, and the occupation of Japan just after the end of the war....
Dates: 1989

Albert M. George Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0383
Abstract

The Albert M. George Papers provide information about the experience of being an American prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. George was a member of the 101st Field Artillery, Philippine Army and was captured when Bataan fell in 1942.

The collection contains a journal dating from 1945-1947 which includes a brief account of his time as a prisoner of war. It also has clippings containing biographical information relating to George from the period 1949-2002.

Dates: 1945-1947, 1949, 1976, 1990, 2002

Charles Pierce Gordon, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0376
Abstract

The Charles Pierce Gordon, Jr. Papers can be used to research military life, the end of World War II and the occupation of Germany.

The collection contains correspondence, a diploma, a leather book cover, a newsletter, newspaper clippings, a notebook, and a photograph album that document his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, particularly the 13th and 707th Tank Battalions.

This collection contains language that is outdated, biased, or offensive.

Dates: Circa 1931-1935, 1945-1946, 1950, 1952

Chester B. Hackett, Jr. Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0403
Abstract

Charles B. Hackett served as the commander of the 713th Bombardment Squadron and then the 715th Bombardment Squadron of 448th Bomb Group (Heavy) of the Eighth Air Force stationed in Great Britain during World War II. His memoir is important in that it provides descriptions of Army Air Corps operations, military life, and his experiences as a prisoner of war of the Germans after his plane was shot down during a 1944 bombing mission to Pölitz, Poland.

Dates: 2011

Jones E. Bolt Oral History Interview

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Mss-0092
Scope and Contents

This oral history interview transcription contains the reminiscences of Major General Jones E. Bolt about his career in the United States Army, 1942-1973. General Bolt, a native of South Carolina and a 1938 graduate of Clemson College, flew combat missions in Europe and, later, in Southeast Asia. He received numerous military decorations and awards for his service. Included with the interview is a biographical sketch of General Bolt, a table of contents, and a glossary of names.

Dates: 1984

Manny Lawton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss-0260
Abstract

Manny Lawton, Clemson alumnus (class of 1940), author, and lecturer. Served as battalion military advisor with the Philippine Army until Allied forces fell to the Japanese during WWII. Survived the atrocities of Bataan, only to subsequently spend 3 ½ years as a prisoner of war. Lawton's ability and willingness to share his experiences give great insight into the struggles of imprisoned soldiers during wartime.

Dates: 1936 - 1985

Remembrances of World War II

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31604021744521]
Identifier: Mss-0370
Abstract

The Remembrances of World War II provides information about campaigns in Italy’s northern Appennine Mountains and the Po Valley during World War II through the reminiscences of Ulysses S. Jones who served with the 530th Field Artillery Battalion there. The Remembrances also describes his experiences in Trinidad earlier in the war when he was assigned to the 252nd Coastal Artillery Regiment.

Dates: 1995