Military
Found in 755 Collections and/or Records:
Memories from the life of Earl L. Blomberg
Printed autobiography. Blomberg tells about his early life, family, and experiences in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. He fought in a number of campaigns including Guadalcanal and the Philippine Islands, where he served as a member of the Alamo Scouts. He was seriously wounded at the end of the war. "Recorded in 1995 by his wife Evelyn Blomberg, Edited by Lin Floyd, Layout by Daniel Hatch."
Bloody Knife : Custer's favorite scout
Typewritten book drafts with handwritten corrections. The item is a biography of the Indian scout who served under George Armstrong Custer. The manuscript was submitted to the Old Army Press for publication.
Kenneth M. Hammer book drafts
Typescript and galley proofs with handwritten corrections. The items are "Men with Custer," biographies of the men who fought in the 7th Calvary with George Armstrong Custer, and "The Springfield Carbine on the Western Frontier," a history of the rifle used by the United States Army.
Boots and saddles at the Little Bighorn
Typewritten book draft with handwritten corrections. The item is about the equipment of George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry. The book draft was submitted to the Old Army Press for publication.
Timothy Hoyt Bowers-Irons interview
Stanley Kent Bramwell sound recordings
Collection contains sound cassette recordings by Stanley Kent Bramwell, recorded between July 24, 1971 and October 27, 1972. Includes twelve sound cassette recordings documenting Lieutenant Colonel Bramwell's war time experiences in Vietnam as a pilot of an AC130 Gunship.
Edward Brennan interview
David Briscoe letter and petition
A petition and letter titled "Why I am a conscientious objector to service in the United States Military" written to the draft board in regards to the immorality of war in relation to the religious beliefs of the author during the Vietnam War era. He also discusses his viewpoint on the wrongful policy of forced service in the military, calling it a challenge upon his free agency, and removing the ability to make decisions of morality of his own free will.
Betty Eames Brown papers
Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Betty Eames Brown. It includes her personal bridal shower scrapbook telling the story of her and her husband Herb. It also contains a memorial program for Private Robert Hilton and a Christmas program. Dated circa 1943-1945.
G. Easton Brown interview
Transcript of an interview conducted by Clayton Dahle on 3 July 1985 for the Ray Hillam war project. Brown served as a gunner for the United States Army Air Corps and flew combat missions against the Japanese. He was shot down and captured by the Japanese. Even though he was starved and tortured, he managed to survive. He said that the United States participation in World War II was justified.