Autobiographies
Found in 2092 Collections and/or Records:
William Bradford Burch papers, 2005 April 7, 1942-1945
Materials contain a memoir of William Bradford Burch about his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He describes his work with sonar equipment, the U.S.S. Conyngham's travels through the South Pacific, and combat and kamikaze attacks. Also contains a history of the U.S.S. Conyngham (2006), copied photographs, and a photocopied Navy letter (1945). Dated 1942-1945, April 7, 2005.
William Dean Lewis papers, approximately 1990-2002
William Dearborn Brown journal
William E. McKell papers, 1943-2004
William Everett Conrad papers, 1942-1946, approximately 2002
Materials contain two copies of a memoir by William Everett Conrad describing his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Brown and U.S.S. Bennion. Memoir describes going through a typhoon and experiencing several kamikaze attacks. Also includes a history of the U.S.S. Brown and photocopied photographs. Dated 1942-1946, approximately 2002.
William Gates statement on his life's work, clippings of Mayan discoveries, and agreement of 1924 materials sale
William Gates statement on his life's work, clippings of Mayan discoveries, and agreement of 1924 materials sale, 1918-1939
Contains newsclippings for 28 newspaper articles on Mayan discoveries and American Indians. Budget for 1922 field work at Tayasal. 1921 agreement of Gates' purchase from the American Art Association. 1918 agreement of Gates' purchase of Mexican manuscripts from the Anderson Galleries. Gates' identification issued in 1920 by the Carnegie Institution of Washington. 1939 hand-written and typed copies of a statement by Gates on his life's work.
William Grant Bangerter interview and memoir, 1990-2000
Materials contain volume one of a very detailed transcribed interview with William Grant Bangerter conducted by Don Rogers. Also contains another transcribed oral interview given June 15th, 2000. Also included is Bangerter's personal memoir of his wartime experiences during World War II taken from his personal history. Dated 1990-2000.
William Huntington diary, approximately 1842-1846
William Kenneth Bach memoir, approximately 2002
Materials contain the personal memoir of Bach's experiences as he was called to active duty in 1942 and was part of the 868 Anti-Aircraft Battalion in Hawaii. He tells of an unfair situation in which he was fined and almost court martialed but both were dropped. Describes his service in Gua protecting airports and his eventual discharge. Dated approximately 2002.