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Autobiographies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 2092 Collections and/or Records:

George L. Hanson memoir, 2010

 File — Carton 124: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 8; Series 20 [Barcode: 31197239146365], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

File contains updates memoir of George L. Hanson, relating to his service in the U.S. Army. Dated 2010.

Dates: 2010

George Noel de Lange memoir, approximately 2001

 File — Box 22: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005163], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 571
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a memoir of George Noel de Lange regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Colorado and the U.S.S. Cabot. Memoir discusses some difficult experiences and mentions meeting Ernie Pyle. Photographs are included within the text. Dated approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001

George P. Osborn photographs and memoir, 1971, approximately 2001

 File — Box 58: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231012912], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 File 1215
Scope and Contents note

Material contains three photocopied photographs as well as a brief memoir of George P. Osborn's experience in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Describe how he was stationed in many firebases to give support to troops in the Jungle, but was never was part of any skirmishes. Explains how his wife and family often wrote him and were his link to the world. Dated 1971, approximately 2001.

Dates: 1971; approximately 2001

George R. Bowles interview and memoir, approximately 1943

 File — Box 66: Series 2; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 9; Series 12; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231012995], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 File 1370
Scope and Contents

Materials contain a transcribed oral history interview with George R. Bowles concerning World War II. Also contains a memoir of Bowles's wartime service. Materials dated approximately 1943.

Dates: approximately 1943

George R. Cannon autobiography, 2006

 File — Box 46: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 11; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005361], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 8 File 1023
Scope and Contents note

Materials include the personal history of George R. Cannon detailing an attack in the Pacific, before Pearl Harbor, when a submarine sunk the U.S.A.T. Cynthia Olsen. He includes his military history serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II as "Part Two – World War Two" from his autobiography. Dated 2006.

Dates: 2006

George R. Crane autobiography, before 2010

 File — Box 64: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231012979], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 5 File 1361
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain "The Autobiography of George R. Crane" in which Crane details his experiences serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The autobiography also contains photocopied photographs of Crane. Dated before 2010.

Dates: before 2010

George R. Olds memoir, 2004 January 1

 File — Box 51: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 18 [Barcode: 31197231012847], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 File 1108
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the memoir of George R. Olds regarding his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Describes his missions, including one mission where the pilot lost it and almost killed them, but the copilot took control and saved them. Also describes how he had to have an appendicitis operation and the next day his crew was shot down, one run short of being able to go home. Recounts that he was handpicked by a Colonel to be his lead bombardier. Dated January 1, 2004.

Dates: 2004 January 1

George Richard Runyan papers, 2001-2002

 File — Box 110: Series 6; Series 7; Series 11; Series 12; Series 14, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Materials include an excerpt from George Richard Runyan's life story referring to his service for the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, with notes referring to particularly significant memories. There is also a Saints at War Participant Information Sheet including background and consent information. Dates 2001-2002.

Dates: 2001-2002

George Rolland Bascom memoir and excerpt from journal, before 2001

 File — Box 12: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005023], Folder: 34
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 333
Scope and Contents note Materials contain a short memoir detailing George Rolland Bascom's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Described his time as a guard over German prisoners-of-war, and his interaction with native families in Luxembourg during the German Ardennes offensive. Also contains an excerpt from his journal outlining his childhood, education, induction in the National Guard, basic training, stateside duties following the attack on Pearl Harbor, advanced training in Fort Lewis, Washington, and...
Dates: before 2001

George Wise Greene autobiography

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231037869]
Identifier: MSS 6297
Abstract

George Wise Greene autobiography entitled "Around and About for 80 Years" gives readers a glimpse into the life of Greene regarding military service, church service, home and family life, edcuation and courtship; 1986.

Dates: 1986