War Memories collection, 1917-1999

Creator:: Lorenz, Raymond J.; McGee, Jim; Francis, Roy G. (1919-)
Abstract:: This artifical collection includes memoirs from two World War II veterans, Raymond J. Lorenz and Jim McGee. Lorenz served in the Army Air Corps and donated his collection of aerial photographs taken during his bombing runs over Europe, with Lorenz's personal memories providing the commentary and context on those photos. Jim McGee's honest and personal memoir, written at the behest of his family, begins with his early attempt to enlist, his drafting into the Army, and his personal experiences ranging from training to his time at the front, which covered the Allied forces movements from the south of Italy all the way into Germany. The collection also includes miltary records. correspondance, and ephemera from Roy G. Francis, a retired USF Faculty.
Extent:: 0.42 Linear Feet; 1 boxes
Language:: English

Subjects:: Personal Narratives
World War, 1914-1918 -- Correspondence
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives
Bombings -- Aerial photographs
Spanish-American War, 1898

Access and use

Terms of access:: None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Location of this collection:: USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections

The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus

4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122

Tampa

FL

33620-5400

USA