Autobiographies
Found in 2092 Collections and/or Records:
Donald Ward Petersen memoir, 2002 February 17
Materials contain the memoir of Donald Ward Petersen regarding his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II from 1942-1945. Account describes training, combat experiences, as well as the experience of being shot down and taken prisoner of war in Germany. Discusses his experiences in the POW camp and liberation. Finally talks about meeting his wife at a dance, raising nine children, and managing a hay mill. Dated February 17, 2002.
Dora Shaw memoir, before 2001
Materials include memoir of Dora Shaw. Shares her experiences as a child who lived in England when war was declared in 1939, and surviving several German bombings. Describes how her family had a small bomb shelter in their backyard, which eventually saved the lives of her mother and siblings as they hid inside during bombings. She speaks of being evacuated, and of witnessing firsthand the destruction caused by bombings. Dated before 2001.
Doral B. Eardley memoir and photographs, 1942-2001
Materials contain brief memoir of Doral B. Eardley's naval service from his initial training to retirement as a Commander in 1970. Includes two World War II photographs, one of Eardley in naval dress uniform and the other of his family. Dated 1942-2001.
Doran C. Lewis papers, 1943-1945, approximately 2001
John T. Dorcheus memoirs
Handwritten autobiography, 75 pages of John Nicolai Thueson Dorcheus, who lived in Gunnison, Utah, and later in Ashton, Idaho, and participated in the Black Hawk War against the Ute Indians in Utah. Also included are typed copies of patriarchal blessings of Dorcheus family members. Dated 1911.
Doris Jensen Mayfield autobiography, 1996
Material contains the autobiography of Doris Jensen Mayfield, which includes her feelings on the war. Dated 1996.
Dorothy L. Lisonbee family history, 1953-2014
Contains an accountings of Lisonbee's siblings and their children, and an accounting of Lisonbee's descendants. Includes family groups, photo CDs, photographs, scrapbooks, newsletters, and journal notes. Dated 1953-2014.
Dorothy L. Lisonbee journals, 1937-2014
Contains Lisonbee's journals and diaries. Dated 1937-2014.
Dorothy L. Lisonbee personal history, 1924-2014
Contains Lisonbee's autobiography, her research and scrapbooks preparatory to writing the autobiography, a DVD copy of the main story, and photographs. Dated 1924-2014.
Dorothy L. Lisonbee teaching materials, 1942-1983
Contains Lisonbee's teaching contracts, teaching notes, inspiration and ideas for lessons, photographs, slides, and Lisonbee's school board experiences. Dated 1942-1983.