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Saints at War Project

 Organization

Biography

The Saints at War Project (1999-) works to collect documentation on veterans from various wars ranging from the Mexican-American War to current conflicts. They are gathered in Brigham Young University's L. Tom Perry Special Collections.

The Saints at War project was started in 1999 by BYU Church History professors Dr. Robert C. Freeman and Dr. Dennis A. Wright to capture the stories of veterans who have served in various wars to preserve them for future generations. Included in this collection are stories from general authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served in the military including Thomas S. Monson, James E. Faust, and Boyd K. Packer to provide personal accounts of American wars ranging from the Mexican-American war to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Using these stories gathered for the collection, this project works to contribute to the Library of Congress's "Veterans History Project" and has used the records gathered in the collection for regular conferences, documentary films like KBYU's "Saints at War," and books including Robert C. Freeman's "Saints at War: Experiences of Latter-day Saints in World War II." They are currently held at BYU's L. Tom Perry Special Collections department.

Citation:
Meridian Magazine, Oct. 19, 2001 (Saints at War project started in 1999; housed in BYU's Special Collection; materials provide personal accounts of war from individuals including leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:

Melvin D. Barney memoir, 1994

 Series — Carton 147: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 10; Series 12; Series 13; Series 16; Series 14; Series 15, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

File contains two copies of the oral history memoir of Melvin D. Barney, interviewed by Don Norton, regarding his experiences serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Dated 1994.

Dates: 1994

Roy J. Barnhill memoir, 2001

 Series — Carton 147: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 10; Series 12; Series 13; Series 16; Series 14; Series 15, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

File contains memoir of and brief interview with Roy J. Barnhill regarding his experiences serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dated 2001.

Dates: 2001

Saints at War in Korea videocassettes, approximately 2005

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 19 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains interviews and scenic and other footage relating to the military service of Latter-Day Saints in Korea. Dated approximately 2005.

Dates: approximately 2005

Saints at War interviews and scenic footage, 2005-2008

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 19 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains scenic footage and interviews relating to the Saints at War Project. Dated 2005-2008.

Dates: 2005-2008

Saints at War interviews with Latter-day Saint Apostles, 2001-2005

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 19 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Subseries contain interviews with Latter-Day Saint Apostles. Dated 2001-2005.

Dates: 2001-2005

Saints at War Project books, 1993-2009

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 20
Scope and Contents

File contains books relating to the military service of Latter-Day Saints in various wars. Includes memoirs and biographies their military service and/or time spent as a prisoner-of-war. Dated 1993-2009.

Dates: 1993-2009

Saints at War Project documentary and interview media, approximately 2001-2009

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Series contains DVDs and video cassette recordings of interviews relating to Latter-Day Saints' military and war-time service for the Saints at War Project. Dated approximately 2001-2009.

Dates: approximately 2001-2009

Saints at War Project interviews on audiocassette, 1981-2011

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 19 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Series contains interviews with Latter-Day Saints on cassette tapes regarding their military service. Dated 1981-2011.

Dates: 1981-2011

Saints at War Project printed materials, 1937-1996

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains books, publications, newsletters, pamphlets, and other printed materials from Latter-Day Saint veterans who served in the United States military during the World War II. Dated 1937-1996.

Dates: 1937-1996

Saints at War Project records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2350
Scope and Contents This collection includes oral histories; memoirs; military documents/records, including certificates; photographs; memorabilia and other artifacts; newspapers; articles; poetry; artwork; transcripts, audiocassettes/tapes, and videocassettes/tapes of interviews; diaries; correspondence such as letters, emails, V-mail, and telegrams; written histories, including family histories, life histories, and military histories; books; biographies; autobiographies; accounts; maps; negatives; responses...
Dates: 1847-2017

Filtered By

  • Subject: World War, 1939-1945 X

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 83
Collection 1
 
Subject
Photographs 65
Autobiographies 59
Interviews 56
Military 52
Photocopies 52
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World War, 1939-1945 48
Letters 47
Histories (Literary works) 46
Accounts 44
Military records 43
Articles 42
Transcripts 41
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 39
United States -- Military -- History 39
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 36
Audiocassettes 27
Certificates 26
Biographies 25
Maps 25
World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe 25
Books 22
Comic books, strips, etc. 21
Questionnaires 21
Poetry 20
Speeches, addresses, etc. 20
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 20
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area 20
Diaries 19
Korean War, 1950-1953 19
Oral histories 19
Correspondence 18
Personal papers 18
Programs 18
Narratives 17
CD-ROMs 16
Surveys 16
Newspapers 15
Lists 14
Obituaries 14
Documents 13
Telegrams 13
Essays 12
Afghan War, 2001- 11
Artifacts 11
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 11
Cold War 11
Floppy disks 11
Mexican War, 1846-1848 11
Money -- Germany 11
Persian Gulf War, 1991 11
Videocassettes 11
World War, 1914-1918 11
World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care 11
Caricatures and cartoons 10
Money 10
Newsletters 10
Pamphlets 10
Drawings 9
Military orders 9
Electronic mail messages 8
Negatives 8
Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 8
Sketches 8
Typescripts 8
DVDs 7
Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. 7
Paintings 7
Family histories 6
Greeting cards 6
Notes 6
Graphs 5
Manuscripts 5
Postcards 5
Press releases 5
Publications 5
Art 4
Designs and plans 4
Genealogies 4
Records 4
Video recordings 4
Video tapes 4
Awards 3
Editorials 3
Eulogies 3
Medals 3
Memorandums 3
Microfilms 3
Notated music 3
Periodicals 3
Scrapbooks 3
Testimonies 3
Affidavits 2
Announcements 2
Audiotapes 2
Calendars 2
Catalogs 2
Envelopes (Stationery) 2
Flags 2
Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc. 2
Illustrations 2
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