Saints at War Project
Biography
The Saints at War Project (1999-) works to collect documentation on veterans from various wars ranging from the Mexican-American War to current conflicts. They are gathered in Brigham Young University's L. Tom Perry Special Collections.
The Saints at War project was started in 1999 by BYU Church History professors Dr. Robert C. Freeman and Dr. Dennis A. Wright to capture the stories of veterans who have served in various wars to preserve them for future generations. Included in this collection are stories from general authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served in the military including Thomas S. Monson, James E. Faust, and Boyd K. Packer to provide personal accounts of American wars ranging from the Mexican-American war to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Using these stories gathered for the collection, this project works to contribute to the Library of Congress's "Veterans History Project" and has used the records gathered in the collection for regular conferences, documentary films like KBYU's "Saints at War," and books including Robert C. Freeman's "Saints at War: Experiences of Latter-day Saints in World War II." They are currently held at BYU's L. Tom Perry Special Collections department.
Citation:
Meridian Magazine, Oct. 19, 2001 (Saints at War project started in 1999; housed in BYU's Special Collection; materials provide personal accounts of war from individuals including leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Saints at War Project records for civilians, 1937-2009
Subseries contains accounts, autobiographies, interviews, memoirs, letters, photographs, histories, newspaper clippings, poetry, obituaries, articles, and books from Latter-Day Saint civilians who experienced the World War II, but did not serve in the military. The various materials detail the experiences of these civilians during the war, and some materials relate to the lives of specific civilians before and after the war. Dated 1937-2009.
Saints at War Project records for multiple wars, 1941-2013
This series contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in multiple wars. Materials include papers, interviews, memoirs, biographies, articles, photographs, letters, and other papers. Dated 1941-2013.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army, approximately 1940-2011
This subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in multiple wars. Materials include histories, papers, interviews, biographies, and newspaper articles, and other papers. Dated approximately 1940-2011.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army, 1937-2015
Subseries contains personal papers of those participating in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Dated 1937-2015.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army, 1926-2010
Contains documents of Latter-Day Saints serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Material contains accounts, articles, photographs, letters, memoirs, histories, interviews, and survey responses. Dated 1926-2010.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps, 1937-2009
This subseries contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials include histories, photographs, interviews, memoirs, briographies, articles, and papers. Dated 1937-2009.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps, 1934-2008
This subseries contains accounts of Latter-day Saints in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Materials include photographs, histories, letters, papers, memoirs, newspaper articles, interviews and charts. Dated 1934-2008.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Airborne Division, 1942-2003
This subgroup contains documents of Latter-Day Saints serving in the U.S Army Airborne Division during World War II. Materials contain photographs, papers, memoirs and interviews. Dated 1942-2003.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army engineers, 1940-2008
Contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving as army engineers in the U.S. Army during World War II. Materials contain personal papers, biographies, memoirs, interviews, and books. Dated 1940-2008.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry, 1940-2009
Subgroup contains papers, interviews, photographs, articles, information sheets, memoirs, and other papers relating to those serving in the U.S. Army Infantry in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Dated 1940-2009.
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- Accounts 19
- Audiocassettes 18
- Military records 18
- Transcripts 18
- Biographies 17
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 17
- Histories (Literary works) 17
- Maps 16
- Books 15
- Certificates 15
- Diaries 15
- Questionnaires 14
- Speeches, addresses, etc. 13
- Oral histories 12
- Personal papers 12
- CD-ROMs 11
- Floppy disks 11
- Lists 11
- Surveys 11
- Caricatures and cartoons 10
- Documents 10
- Narratives 10
- Newspapers 10
- Programs 10
- Telegrams 10
- Essays 9
- Military 9
- Money 9
- Obituaries 9
- Artifacts 8
- Drawings 8
- Newsletters 8
- Videocassettes 8
- World War, 1939-1945 8
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe 8
- Comic books, strips, etc. 7
- Electronic mail messages 7
- Military orders 7
- Paintings 7
- Typescripts 7
- Notes 6
- Pamphlets 6
- Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 6
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 6
- United States -- Military -- History 6
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area 6
- DVDs 5
- Greeting cards 5
- Postcards 5
- Sketches 5
- Designs and plans 4
- Family histories 4
- Graphs 4
- Manuscripts 4
- Money -- Germany 4
- Records 4
- Art 3
- Correspondence 3
- Editorials 3
- Genealogies 3
- Korean War, 1950-1953 3
- Medals 3
- Memorandums 3
- Negatives 3
- Notated music 3
- Periodicals 3
- Press releases 3
- Scrapbooks 3
- Video tapes 3
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 3
- Affidavits 2
- Announcements 2
- Audiotapes 2
- Awards 2
- Catalogs 2
- Envelopes (Stationery) 2
- Eulogies 2
- Flags 2
- Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc. 2
- Illustrations 2
- Invitations 2
- Legal instruments 2
- Microfilms 2
- Pedigrees 2
- Portraits 2
- Publications 2
- Reports 2
- Rosters 2
- Songs 2
- Afghan War, 2001- 1
- Bonds 1
- Calendars 1
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 + ∧ less