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 58 Collections and/or Records:
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps Medical Corps, 1943-2003
Subseries contains materials from two women who served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Zelta Walker's file contains her history, letters, and photographs, and Rayola Andersen's file contains the transcript of an interview. The materials detail these women's experiences as U.S. Army Air Corps nurses during World War II. Dated 1943-2003.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps pilots, 1941-2002
Sub-series includes Saints at War Project records for pilots serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. The records primarily include autobiographies, important documents, memoirs, letters, interviews, and photographs. Dated 1941-2002.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps technicians and mechanics, 1941-2001
Sub-series includes the Saints at War Project records for technicians and mechanics serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials include a memoirs, military records, photographs, interviews, and transcripts. Dated 1941-2001.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Medical Corps, approximately 1953-2006
Contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving in the Medical Corps during the Korean War. Materials include the Bonnie Hubbard personal history and the Russell M. Nelson papers. Dated approximately 1953-2006.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Medical Corps, 1990-2004
This subgroup contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in the Desert Storm/First Gulf War. Materials include interviews, accounts, and papers. Dated 1990-2004.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Coast Guard, 1960-2006
Contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in the U. S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Materials include interview and papers. Dated 1960-2006.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps, 1949-2002
This subseries contains documents from Latter-day Saints serving in the U.S Marine Corps during the Korean War. Materials include personal papers. Dated 1949-2002.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps, 1953-2005
This subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in Marine Corps during Vietnam War. Materials include oral history, interviews, papers, accounts, memoirs, and questionnaire. Dated 1953-2005.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps, 2008
This subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in the Afghanistan/War on Terror. Materials include the Zachary Berger interview. Dated 2008.
Saints at War Project records for the United States Marines, 2004-2009
Subseries contains materials from Latter-day Saints serving in the Iraq War. Materials include papers, interview and photographs. Dated 2004-2009.
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- United States -- Military -- History 57
- Military 56
- Transcripts 44
- Autobiographies 34
- Photographs 34
- Photocopies 28
- Accounts 26
- World War, 1939-1945 26
- Articles 23
- Histories (Literary works) 23
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 22
- Military records 20
- Letters 19
- Korean War, 1950-1953 18
- Audiocassettes 16
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 16
- Documents 15
- Persian Gulf War, 1991 15
- Books 14
- Poetry 14
- Correspondence 13
- Afghan War, 2001- 12
- Oral histories 11
- Biographies 10
- Certificates 10
- Cold War 10
- Questionnaires 10
- CD-ROMs 9
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 9
- Diaries 9
- Mexican War, 1846-1848 9
- Newspapers 9
- Personal papers 9
- World War, 1914-1918 9
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Medical care 9
- Maps 8
- Electronic mail messages 7
- Floppy disks 7
- Lists 7
- Artifacts 6
- Audiotapes 6
- DVDs 6
- Narratives 6
- Pamphlets 6
- Programs 6
- Speeches, addresses, etc. 6
- Calendars 5
- Video recordings 5
- Caricatures and cartoons 4
- Drawings 4
- Family histories 4
- Surveys 4
- Telegrams 4
- Negatives 3
- Notes 3
- Testimonies 3
- Affidavits 2
- Documentary films 2
- Essays 2
- Greeting cards 2
- Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc. 2
- Legal instruments 2
- Manuscripts 2
- Military orders 2
- Newsletters 2
- Obituaries 2
- Patriarchal blessings (Mormon Church) 2
- Postcards 2
- Publications 2
- Records 2
- Sermons 2
- Sketches 2
- Bonds 1
- Conference papers and proceedings 1
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