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Washington State University Veterans Oral History Interviews, 1996-2009

Overview of the Collection

Title
Washington State University Veterans Oral History Interviews
Dates
1996-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (3 Boxes)
Collection Number
Archives 232 (collection)
Summary
The WSU veterans' oral histories consist chiefly of transcripts of oral history interviews, chiefly on military experiences during World War II, of persons who were students or employees of Washington State University.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

C. James Quann, former WSU registrar, initiated a series of oral interviews concerning Washington State University alumni who had served in the United States military. The subjects of his research are both living and deceased veterans. Quann currently (2001) holds the title of WSU Registrar Emeritus and Coordinator of Veterans' Research.

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Content Description

The WSU veterans' oral histories consist chiefly of transcripts of oral history interviews, chiefly on military experiences during World War II, of persons who were students or employees of Washington State University. Interviewees include: George B. Brain, Leo K. Bustad, Edna L. Cox, Harry E. Goldsworthy, Robert F. Goldsworthy, Randall A. Johnson, Eugene G. "Pat" Patterson, and Keith A. Smith.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Veterans Oral History Interviews, 1996-2009 (Archives 232)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The arrangement is in order of receipt.

Acquisition Information

Interviews by C. James Quann have been transferred to the Washington State University Libraries in several installments from 1998-2009 (UA1998-15; UA2000-01; UA2000-03; UA2000-42).

Processing Note

Records were processed and described in July, 2002 by Kevlin Haire. Subsequent records were added as received.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Brain, George B.
    Dates: September 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Bustad, Dr. Leo K.
    Dates: Sept. 13, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Cox, Edna L.
    Dates: Nov. 2, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Goldsworthy, Harry E.
    Dates: July 11, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Goldsworthy, Robert F.
    Dates: March 17, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Patterson, Eugene G. "Pat,"
    Dates: Sept. 13, 1996
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Johnson, Randall A.
    Dates: March 17, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Smith, Keith A.
    Dates: April 16, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Holsclaw, Jack D.
    Dates: Feb. 10, 1998
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Wills, John H.
    Dates: July 19, 2000
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Higgins, Robert W.
    Dates: July 21, 1997
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Fabian, John M.
    Dates: Oct. 23, 1999
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Chilberg, Kim Michelle
    Dates: Nov. 13, 1998
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Buckley, Archie (papers concerning)
    Dates: Sept. 21, 2000
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Thompson, W. Donald
    Dates: July 16, 1997
    Container: Box 2, Folder 15
  • Description: Oman, Glenn E.
    Dates: Oct. 20, 2000
    Container: Box 2, Folder 16
  • Description: Brunstad, Arthur
    Dates: March 1, 2001
    Container: Box 2, Folder 17
  • Description: Munro, Douglas A., Summer 2001 (includes "The Douglas A. Munro Story" by Quann and "Columbia: The Magazine of Northwest History," with published Munro story)
    Container: Box 2, Folder 18
  • Description: Achre, I. Katherine
    Dates: Oct. 24, 2000
    Container: Box 2, Folder 19
  • Description: Long, Russel, A. "Memoir by Army Capt. Russell A. Long,"
    Dates: May 15, 2001
    Container: Box 2, Folder 20
  • Description: "With the Colors: from Whitman County 1917-19" (honor roll of men from Whitman County who fought in World War I)
    Container: Box 2, Folder 21
  • Description: "Nostalgia" (magazine)
    Dates: May 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 22
  • Description: Hall, Carl W.
    Dates: May 15, 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 23
  • Description: Greening, C. Ross. "The Col. C. Ross Greening Story,"
    Dates: May 20, 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 24
  • Description: Clark, Asa V., Jr.
    Dates: May 18, 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 25
  • Description: Clark, Girard
    Dates: Feb. 22, 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 26
  • Description: Carey, Robert H. "The Bob Carey Story: A Synopsis," June 12, 2001, also interview
    Dates: Jan. 20, 1998
    Container: Box 3, Folder 27
  • Description: Adams, Harold B., "The Harold Adams Story."
    Container: Box 4, Folder 28
  • Description: Jones, Dennis B.
    Container: Box 4, Folder 29
  • Description: Clark, Asa jr. Same as #25, above.
    Container: Box 4, Folder 30
  • Description: Wise, Kenneth C., "The course of the Hutch" (USS Hutchinson).
    Container: Box 4, Folder 31
  • Description: Rants, Hanford F. "251 days in combat in the South Pacific."
    Container: Box 4, Folder 32
  • Description: "Honor by Listening." Oral histories of veterans by Eastmont Junior High School, Wenatchee, Washington.
    Container: Box 4, Folder 33
  • Description: "Honor by Listening: The next stories." Continuation of #33.
    Container: Box 4, Folder 34
  • Description: DeRuwe, Milan. "Who were Milan and Bernie."
    Container: Box 4, Folder 35
  • Description: Coppers, Alfred B. (Bud)
    Dates: Oct. 6, 2003
    Container: Box 5, Folder 36
  • Description: Storrs, Richard Dale
    Dates: October 4, 2002
    Container: Box 5, Folder 37
  • Description: Miller, Robert L.
    Dates: Oct. 24, 2003
    Container: Box 5, Folder 38
  • Description: Smick, Bryant
    Container: Box 5, Folder 39
  • Description: Engibou, James
    Dates: August, 2007
    Container: Box 5, Folder 40
  • Description: Tupper, Garlyn G.
    Dates: July, 2009
    Container: Box 5, Folder 41

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Subject Terms

  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American

Personal Names

  • Brain, George B., 1919-
  • Bustad, Leo K. (Leo Kenneth), 1920-1998
  • Cox, Edna L.
  • Goldsworthy, Harry E.
  • Goldsworthy, Robert F.
  • Johnson, Randall A., 1923-
  • Patterson, Eugene G., 1919-2004
  • Smith, Keith A.

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Faculty -- History
  • Washington State University -- Students -- History

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Quann, C. James (Charles James), 1933-2015 (creator)
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