United States Military History, Twentieth Century

Oral History Interviews, 1992, 1995

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Video and audio tapes of oral histories primarily of World War Two veterans made by students enrolled in Regents Professor Peter Rollins' English classes. Also includes oral histories of veterans of World War One, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict. Audio cassettes were recorded in Fall, 1992, for English 5293 and 6253. Video cassettes were recorded in Spring, 1995, for English 3240. Includes worksheet logs with address and biographical information on subjects and interviewers and two photographs from Robert Murphy.* A second accession (98-025) was added in 1998.

Access to this collection is unrestricted

Finding aid; folder level control

*Photographs housed in 96-058.9

Collection No. 96-058

2 linear foot (4 document boxes, 1 shoebox, 2 folders)

Gift of Dr. Peter Rollins, 1996, 1998

Oklahoma State University Libraries
Special Collections and University Archives
Stillwater, OK 74078-1071

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Video Cassettes
World War II Veterans

BOX 1
Tape:

1. Donald Allen (Spotter, 68th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Div, Europe) interviewed by Ken Sharp
2. George M. Berry (Bombardier/Navigator, Stillwater National Guard, Europe) interviewed by Richard Aloway
3. Ralph Brann (Pilot, Air Force, North Africa) interviewed by Laura Hutchison
4. Walter Crane (45th Infantry Division, Europe) interviewed by Yoon Sik Kim
5. Frank Crow (Gunnery Officer, Amphibious Force, Pacific) interviewed by Rica Banks
6. Clarence Cunningham (Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Panama Canal Zone) interviewed by Jennifer Harris
7. Janet Cunningham (Nurse, Camp Attabery, Indiana) interviewed by Travis Burchart
8. James F. Cutter (Company Commander, 8th Armored Div., Europe) interviewed by Mark Oldham
9. Leo Elwell (Company Commander, 4th Armored Div., Europe) interviewed by Debbie Powell
10. Edwin Glover (39th Infantry, 9th Division, Europe) interviewed by Craig Meinhart
11. Dewey S. Holmes (714th Tank Battalion, 12th Armored Div., Europe) interviewed by Aimee Norton
12. Richard McGuinn (45th Infantry Div., Europe) interviewed by Christian Ford
13. Orel Wilson McMillan (397th Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Europe) interviewed by Duncan Primean
14. George Mahoney (Bombardier/Navigator (B-24), 15th Air Force, Europe) interviewed by Beverly Kim

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BOX 2
Tape:

1. Jack Montgomery (45th Infantry Division, North Africa, Sicily) interviewed by Valarie Pearson
2. Robert Murphy (Navy, LCI Gunboat, Pacific) interviewed by John Goodwin
3. Woodrow Peery (Fire Controllman, Navy, Pacific) interviewed by Mary Bishop
4. Lavon Richardson (5th Regiment, Marines, China) interviewed by Kyra Franks
5. Jack Roberts (Sergeant, Army, South Pacific and Japanese Occupation) interviewed by Candice Smith
6. Roscoe Rouse, Jr. (Navigator (B-17), 384th Bomb Group, Brazil, England) interviewed by Kyle Killam
7. Buster Smith (Machine Gunner, 38th Cyclone Div., 152nd Infantry, Pacific) interviewed by Twila Self
8. Stanley, Leroy (29th Infantry Div (WWII); 2nd Infantry Div., 9th Infantry Regiment (Korea); Advisor (Vietnam)) interviewed by Tommy Thompson
9. Mike Stephanic (Surgical Nurse, 32nd/107th Evac Hospital Europe) interviewed by Not given & Ted Best (Amphibious Forces, Navy, South Pacific) interviewed by Not given
10. Francis Tuttle (South Pacific, Phillippines) interviewed by Newroz Yildruim/Tony Collier
11. Charles Wachtman (99th Infantry Division, Europe, POW at Stalag 13-C) interviewed by Julie Clark
    World War I Veterans

12. Ira Bawl (C Co., 1st Kansas Infantry, France) interviewed by Not given & Frank Cecil (Mexican Border Skirmishes under "BlackJack" Pershing) interviewed by Not given
13. Thomas P. Mayo (Arkansas Regiment, Artillery) interviewed by Bryan Goodwin
    Korean Veterans

14. Earl Emmons (Staff Officer, Negotiations) interviewed by Holly High

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Audio Cassettes

BOX 3
Tape:

1. Ted Best (Amphibious Forces, Navy, South Pacific) interviewed by Wangtae Lim
2. Walter Crane (45th Infantry Division, Europe) interviewed by Yoon Sik Kim
3. Robert Carl Fite (Airplane mechanics instructor (civil service), Lincoln, NE /Meteorology-oceanographer, Navy, Pacific) interviewed by Not given
4. Jud Milburn (Armed Guard Commander, Navy, Europe/Atlantic) interviewed by John Adams
5. Woodrow Peery (Fire Controllman, Navy, Pacific) interviewed by Mary Bishop
6. Mike Stephanic (Surgical Nurse, 32nd/107th Evac Hospital, Europe) interviewed by Dan Felsenthal

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Video Cassettes (2nd Accession)

World War II Veterans

BOX 4
Tape:

1. Allen, Donald (Spotter, 68th Field Artillery) interviewed by Nikki Corbett/Jeff Radebaugh
2. Dutreau, Charles interviewed by Carran Jones
3. Fite, Robert interviewed by L. Ray & Milburn, Jud interviewed by John Adams
4. Price, Walt (Served in Korea also) interviewed by Sandra Gantt
5. Price, Walt (Served in Korea also) interviewed by Brian Cross, et.al.
   Korean War Veterans

6. Bale, John interviewed by Kelly Jones
7. Cutter, James interviewed by Unknown
8. Duck, John interviewed by Sarah Fogleman/Katy Eagleston
9. Duck, John interviewed by Carl Slater
10. Duck, John interviewed by John Engle
11. Gardner, Grady interviewed by Johnathan Struble
12. Holland, Rex interviewed by Unknown
13. Karnes, Howard interviewed by Unknown
14. Varndell, Robert interviewed by Dana Scott

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BOX 5
Tape:

1. Walker, Billy interviewed by Jeff Chalmers
   Vietnam War Veterans

2. Horn, James interviewed by Unknown
3. Price, Walter interviewed by Heather Tilly, et.al.
4. Sanders, Larry interviewed by G.R. Hills
5. Sanders, Larry interviewed by G.R. Hills
6. Soles, Tom interviewed by Unknown

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Photographs (see 96-058.9)

1. Robert Murphy Photographs, 1943-44
   • Robert Murphy and other officer at Alfred's Bar, 1943
   • LCI Gunboat 576 shelling Pacific Island, 1944

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