Saints at War Project
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 13 Collections and/or Records:
Saints at War Project records for multiple branches of the United States military, 1941-2006
This subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in multiple wars. Materials include papers, biographical data form, photographs, papers, books, and newspaper articles. Dated 1941-2006.
Saints at War Project records for multiple wars, 1941-2013
This series contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in multiple wars. Materials include papers, interviews, memoirs, biographies, articles, photographs, letters, and other papers. Dated 1941-2013.
Saints at War Project records for other militaries, 1937-2005
This subseries contains records from Latter-day Saints serving in other militaries for World War II. Materials include papers, histories, interviews, memoir, photographs, and accounts. Dated 1937-2005.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army, approximately 1940-2011
This subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in multiple wars. Materials include histories, papers, interviews, biographies, and newspaper articles, and other papers. Dated approximately 1940-2011.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army, 1926-2010
Contains documents of Latter-Day Saints serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Material contains accounts, articles, photographs, letters, memoirs, histories, interviews, and survey responses. Dated 1926-2010.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps, 1937-2009
This subseries contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials include histories, photographs, interviews, memoirs, briographies, articles, and papers. Dated 1937-2009.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Armored Force, 1941-2005
Contains materials from documents of Latter-Day Saints serving in the U.S. Army Armored Services during World War II. Material include papers, photographs, military documents, questionnaires, and interviews. Dated 1941-2005.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry, 1939-2007
Contains documents from the Latter-Day Saint infantry in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. Materials contains photographs, papers, letters, memoirs, and interviews. Dated 1939-2007.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy, 1924-2010
Saints at War Project records for United States Army Air Corps pilots, 1939-2005
Contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving as pilots in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II. Materials include papers, photographs, histories, articles, letters, and interviews. Dated 1939-2005.
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- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 12
- Histories (Literary works) 12
- Interviews 12
- Letters 12
- Military records 12
- Transcripts 12
- Audiocassettes 11
- Biographies 11
- Certificates 11
- Maps 11
- CD-ROMs 10
- Personal papers 10
- Poetry 10
- Programs 9
- Questionnaires 9
- Speeches, addresses, etc. 9
- Artifacts 8
- Diaries 8
- Narratives 8
- Oral histories 8
- Drawings 7
- Lists 7
- Military 7
- Money 7
- Newspapers 7
- Surveys 7
- Telegrams 7
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe 7
- Essays 6
- Floppy disks 6
- Military orders 6
- Newsletters 6
- Obituaries 6
- Typescripts 6
- World War, 1939-1945 6
- Caricatures and cartoons 5
- Pamphlets 5
- Sketches 5
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 5
- United States -- Military -- History 5
- Videocassettes 5
- Comic books, strips, etc. 4
- Electronic mail messages 4
- Manuscripts 4
- Money -- Germany 4
- Paintings 4
- Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 4
- Postcards 4
- Awards 3
- DVDs 3
- Designs and plans 3
- Editorials 3
- Family histories 3
- Graphs 3
- Greeting cards 3
- Korean War, 1950-1953 3
- Medals 3
- Microfilms 3
- Notes 3
- Press releases 3
- Records 3
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 3
- Affidavits 2
- Correspondence 2
- Envelopes (Stationery) 2
- Eulogies 2
- Flags 2
- Genealogies 2
- Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc. 2
- Illustrations 2
- Legal instruments 2
- Negatives 2
- Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. 2
- Notated music 2
- Periodicals 2
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- Publications 2
- Songs 2
- Video tapes 2
- Announcements 1
- Art 1
- Audiotapes 1
- Bonds 1
- Calendars 1
- Catalogs 1
- Conference papers and proceedings 1
- Invitations 1
- Memorandums 1
- Papers (Documents) 1
- Pedigrees 1
- Postage stamps 1
- Reports 1
- Rosters 1 + ∧ less