Albert Winkler interview with David Raymond Cox
Scope and Contents
Typescript of an interview conducted by Albert Winkler of Brigham Young University's office of Special Collections on 4 May 2001 in Cox's home in Ogden, Utah. Cox talks about his experiences as a Marine during World War II. He was a lieutenant of artillery on Saipan Island during the battle. He and his men were involved in repulsing a banzai attack by the Japanese and in the destruction of two enemy tanks.
Dates
- 2001 May 4
Creator
- Cox, David Raymond, 1919- (Person)
- Winkler, Albert L. (Albert Lynn) (1949-) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Interview must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
Cox was born in Orangeville, Utah, and was a professor at Weber State University. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.) : 49 p.
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Interview with David Cox on 4 May 2001. David R. Cox 2880 Polk Ave. Ogden, Utah 84403.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; David R. Cox.
Appraisal
Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).
- Title
- Register of Albert Winkler interview with David Raymond Cox
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rose Frank
- Date
- 9 May 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States