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John Arnold Hulshart collection, Date accessioned: 2000-06-13, bulk 1941-1944

1 folders One folder

John A. Watson transcript, 1941-1945, Date accessioned: 2000-08-18

1 folders

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This collection relates to MSGT John A. Watson who served with G-2, HQ company of 1st U.S. Army. He participated in the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach on 6 June 1944. He landed at 0730 with advance party of Col. Dixon's staff. This collection contains an oral history transcript. This interview is part of the Reichelt Program Oral History interview program. It was conducted on 26 April 1999 by Robin Sellers at the home of Karen Watson Skilling, the veteran's daughter, in Tallahassee, FL.

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John Boda Collection, 1945-2001

2 Linear Feet

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This collection contains information on John Boda's musical works, audio recordings, and nearly 100 manuscript reproductions of his compositions.

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John Briestanzy Papers, Undated

2 Linear Feet

John Brown Letter, August 17, 1769

1.00 items

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Letter from "J. Brown" written at Newcastle, to the Reverend Mr. Percy, August 17, 1769.

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John B. Savard papers, 1919-1985, Date acquired: 04/07/1998, Date accessioned: 2017-06-21, bulk 1943-1945

1.5 Linear Feet 1 half box, 1 flat box (12"x18")

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This collection primarily consists of the letters of John B. Savard, an American soldier who fought in World War II and saw action at the Normandy landings, the Battle for Brest, and the D-Day Landings. Most of the material consists of letters to and from his parents, though letters from other soldiers are included. In addition to letters, this collection contains Savard's sketches, a poem he wrote detailing his reaction to the Battle of the Bulge, a manuscript of his autobiography detailing his life from birth to his time as a US Postal Worker and several photographs taken during the Second World War.

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John B. Sozzio papers, 1944-2002, bulk 1944-1945

1.00 boxes

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This collection relates to Technical Sergeant John B. Sozzio who served with the Transportation Corps, 9th Traffic Regulation Group, in the European Theater during World War II. Sozzio was awarded the Bronze Star medal for his actions during the Ardennes offensive in December 1944 through January 1945. The collection includes a handwritten daily railway log of activities that was maintained by Sozzio, memoirs, photographs, handwritten notes, and military-related documents.

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John Burke Letters Collection, 1861-1888

.5 Linear Feet 1 document box

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This collection of letters and documents describe John Burke and his experiences as an American Civil War soldier in the Union Navy. There are 21 letters, correspondences, and a general affidavit with an itinerary. Most of the letters, John Burke writes to his wife Mary Burke informing her of his life on the union navy ship USS R.R. Cuyler. Mr. Burke's journey begins with him getting drunk and enlisting in the navy. The bulk of the letters, Mr. Burke requests that his wife send him provisions and explains to her how to collect his pay. There are a few letters asking about the family and news from home.

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John Calvin Wright papers and addresses, 1917-1946

1.90 Linear Feet

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This collection consists of 17 bound volumes of papers and addresses by Wright. They are typescripts with clippings, pamphlets and mounted material relating to Wright's career with the U.S. Office of Education. The date range is from 1917 to 1946. Each volume has a table of contents and each article has separate pagination. There is a duplicate volume for volume 7. The volumes have been catalogued and are shelved with Special Collections rare books. The call number is LC1045 .W75 1923

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John Carnes Stephens Collection, Circa 1930s-1971

1 Hollinger Box

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The John Carnes Stephens Collection contains photographs, postcards, a booklet, a magazine, and a scrapbook.

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