Box 25
Container
Contains 37 Results:
William F. Evershed letter and photograph, approximately 1942, 2001
File — Box: 25, Folder: 33
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 8 File 650
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain two letters written by Audrey Evershed about her husband William Evershed's military service in the British Army in World War II. She talks about how he fought in Caserta, Italy where his son later was sent as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also included is a photograph of William Evershed taken while he was a soldier. Dated approximately 1942, 2001.
Dates:
approximately 1942; 2001
Frederick Wright interview and photographs, 2004 January 22, 1947-1952
File — Box: 25, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 2 File 624
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a transcribed interview with Frederick Wright regarding his service in the in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1947-1954. Talks about enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War and training in Colorado to be an office clerk. Describes the housing and living conditions in Korea. Talks about flying F86s during the war and going back home after over six years of service. Also gives a description of the accompanying pictures. Contains six photographs. Dated...
Dates:
2004 January 22; 1947-1952
Richard Callister papers, 1995-2004
File — Box: 25, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 2 File 628
Scope and Contents note
Contains a transcribed interview with Richard Callister regarding his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Talks about joining the Air Force Reserve Officers'Training Corps (ROTC) program during the Korean War and serving in the Azures, performing duties as a Judge Advocate General (JAG). Recalls the excitement and the quick pace of working during the missile crisis. Also talks about attending Church services in the Azures and Madrid, Spain. Finally talks about a...
Dates:
1995-2004
Donna Rowe article, 2003 March 21
File — Box: 25, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 630
Scope and Contents
Donated to the Nurses at War Project. Contains an article from Spiritual Warrior: Vietnam Veteran Newsletter relating to Donna Rowe relating to her service as a nurse during the Vietnam War. Article discusses the reunion between Rowe and a young lady who she saved as an infant during the war. Details the conditions in which the infant was found and the reasons for the name they chose for her. Dated March 21, 2003.
Dates:
2003 March 21
Nicky Moorman memoir, 2003 June 20
File — Box: 25, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 633
Scope and Contents
Donated to the Nurses at War Project. Contains a memoir of Nicky Moorman relating to her service as a nurse in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1971. Talks about her decision to enlist in the Army Nurse Corps in order to pay for her schooling. Discusses her various responsibilities in coronary care in North Carolina. Talks about her current occupation as an organization development consultant. Finally discusses the impact of serving in the military on her life. Dated June 20,...
Dates:
2003 June 20
Elizabeth Roach memoir, 2003 May 22
File — Box: 25, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 632
Scope and Contents
Donated to the Nurses at War Project. Contains a memoir of Elizabeth Roach relating to her service in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War from 1969-1977. Talks about enrolling at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing in order to train to be a nurse to pay for her education. Talks about her fears and insecurities at 20 as she faced the possibility of being sent to Vietnam and then more insecurities as she was asked to work in the coronary care unit (CCU). Discusses her...
Dates:
2003 May 22
Interview with anonymous Vietnam War veteran ("Face"), 2000 March 2
File — Box: 25, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 File 654
Scope and Contents note
Material contains a transcribed interview with an anonymous man ("Face") regarding his service in the Army's Intelligence Organization in the Vietnam War conducted by Albert Winkler. He explains how he gained his knowledge of Southeast Asia and how he learned Thai from previously living in the area. He talks about the Reconnaissance missions he went on in Laos and the danger that was involved with being on a patrol in enemy territory. He shares a traumatic experience he had when he was...
Dates:
2000 March 2
George E. Mores interview, 1985 February 12
File — Box: 25, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 File 653
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a typed transcript of an interview with George E. Mores regarding his service in the Vietnam War, conducted for the Ray C. Hillam War Oral History Project on February 12, 1985 by Craig Niderriter. He talks about fighting, getting injured, his multiple tours to Vietnam, and gives his opinion that the war was unnecessary. Dated February 12, 1985.
Dates:
1985 February 12
Dorothy Yvonne Rasmussen memoir, 2003 June 6
File — Box: 25, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 631
Scope and Contents note
Donated to the Nurses at War Project, contains a memoir of Dorothy Yvonne Rasmussen regarding her service in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970 and in the Reserves from 1970 to 1988. Talks about her education at nursing school and in mental health. Talks about her decision to join the Air Force. Describes the fatigues they were required to wear. Also describes the terrible conditions during the Tet Offensive and taking care of Americans, Vietnamese...
Dates:
2003 June 6
James H. Burks interview, 2004 January 23
File — Box: 25, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 2 File 625
Scope and Contents note
Contains a transcribed interview with James H. Burks regarding his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and the Gulf War from October 1972 to March 1993. Donated to the Nurses at War Project. Talks about his parents. Describes his decision to be a medic, his training, the work that he did on injured soldiers from Vietnam, and the medical facilities he worked in. Talks about his responsibilities as a medic driving ambulances and his training as a helicopter mechanic. Tells of...
Dates:
2004 January 23