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Russell L. Bruno transcript, 1944-1946, Date acquired: 07/14/1999, bulk 1945

 

Summary

Creator:
Bruno, Russel L.
Extent:
1.00 folders
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Russell L. Bruno transcript, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/WWII_99_0385.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a copy of the manuscript A Tank Across Europe by Michael Bruno.  It is a record of his father, Russel L. Bruno's experiences in World War II who served with the 778th Tank Battalion.

Biographical / historical:

Russel Lee Bruno, 90, of Raytown, Mo., passed away on October 7, 2015. Mr. Bruno was born January 24, 1925, in Macon Co., Missouri to Domenic and Mable (Phipps) Bruno. He graduated from Macon High School in 1941 and soon after volunteered for the United States Army. He served in the 778th Tank Battalion, Third Army, under General George S. Patton, and was awarded two Purple Hearts for combat wounds in Europe. Returning home, he married Doretta L. "Peaches" Guffey.

Acquisition information:

Michael Bruno

Donation

Custodial history:

Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.

Arrangement:

Creator

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open to all researchers.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Russell L. Bruno transcript, Special Collections & Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. http://purl.fcla.edu/fsu/WWII_99_0385.

Location of this collection:
116 Honors Way
Tallahassee
FL
32306-2047
USA