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Tom Harvey oral history interview, 1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harvey, Tom.
- Title
- Tom Harvey oral history interview
- Dates
- 1991 (inclusive)19911991
- Quantity
- .2 cubic feet (1 envelope)
- Collection Number
- 09839
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Tom Harvey oral history contains an audio cassette and a transcript of Mr. Harvey's family recollections which extend from 1900 to 1990. He worked out of Rawlins, Wyoming on the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked his way up from fireman to engineer on steam locomotives and on diesels. During World War II he was a bombardier on a B-17 aircraft which flew into Germany. He was shot down over Holland several times, and he lost his brother in France.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Corporate Names
- Union Pacific Railroad Company.
- United States. Air Force.
Geographical Names
- Rawlins (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Occupations
- Locomotive engineers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hanks, John, interviewer.
