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Histories (Literary works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Chronological records of significant events, as of the life or development of a people, country, or institution, often with an explanation of the causes.

Found in 1183 Collections and/or Records:

Rodney Jackson papers, 1994-1995, approximately 1943

 File — Box 7: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005452], Folder: 23
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 201
Scope and Contents note Materials contain a letter from Rodney Jackson with details of his military service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Includes a short history of the U.S.S. Mount Hood, which Jackson served on before it exploded in a horrific accident. Also includes a history of the U.S.S. Marcus Island which he served on for the duration of the war, most notably at Leyte Gulf. Contains a lithograph of the Escort Carrier, U.S.S. Marcus Island, and a photocopy of a plaque given to Jackson commemorating...
Dates: 1994-1995; approximately 1943

Roland Mower excerpts from life history and photographs, 2002

 File — Box 81: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 16; Series 14; Series 15; Series 18 [Barcode: 31197233284980], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 2 File 1599
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain extractions from Roland Mower's life history describing his life in the U.S. Navy serving on several ships as a quartermaster, Mower's experiences around V-J Day, his experiences flying in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and his experience during the Tet Offensive. Includes photocopied photographs from both World War II and the Vietnam War. Dated 2002.

Dates: 2002

Ronald Hansen papers, 2000 June 5

 File — Box 78: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197233284964], Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 1563
Scope and Contents note

Materials include history and intervew transcript with Ronald Hansen reagarding his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He shares some of the close calls he had while in the war. Hansen also includes experiences of working in the Air Force after the war as a scientist working on acoustics and being able to test some of the potential astronats. Dated June 5, 2000.

Dates: 2000 June 5

Rondo William Ruesch history and photograph, 1942-1945

 File — Box 64: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197231012979], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 1333
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the history of Ruesch's World War II experiences compiled by his sister Joy R. Jordan (February 2004). Embedded in the history is a photocopied photo of Ruesch in his uniform. Dated 1942-1945.

Dates: 1942-1945

Verda Ross history

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312198]
Identifier: MSS SC 1519
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of typed history of Verda Ross by an unknown author. This item tells of Ross' devotion, service, and contributions of helping the blind in the community of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Dates: 1979

Dennis Rowley research materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6073
Abstract

Collection is composed of Dennis Rowley’s research materials which include correspondence of the creator, notes, photocopied sources, and outlines and drafts of writings. The bulk of the collection is research notes and photocopied sources.

Dates: 1973-1996

Royal E. Oakes papers, 1945, approximately 2001

 File — Box 84: Series 6; Series 7; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197233284824], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3 File 1979
Scope and Contents note

Materials include timline, written history, and photograph of Royal E. Oakes regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Describes the difference in prespective he experienced during and after the war. Dated 1945, approximately 2001.

Dates: 1945; approximately 2001

James Lewis Rushton diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230348226]
Identifier: MSS 1389
Scope and Contents

Phtotocopy of a handwritten diary kept while Rushton served as a Mormon missionary in the Southern States. He seems to have spent much of his time in South Carolina.

Dates: 1907

Russell W. Buhler history, before 2000

 File — Box 2: Series 4; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231237972], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 24
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a history of Russell W. Buhler's World War II and post-war career from October 1941-October 1971. Discusses the places he trained, his 30 bombing missions over France and Germany. Dated before 2000.

Dates: before 2000

Ruth Birth papers, approximately 2000-2007

 File — Box 85: Series 5; Series 7; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197233285060], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 7 File 1690
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain written history of Ruth Birth regarding her life in Germany during World War II. She tells of the hard ships involved with moving away from the danger. Dated approximately 2000- 2007.

Dates: approximately 2000-2007