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Veterans History Project interviews

Veterans History Project interviews

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Veterans History Project interviews

Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401

2010



Descriptive Summary

RepositorySpecial Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401
CreatorGrand Valley State University. History Department
TitleVeterans History Project interviews
Dates2006-2010
Collection Size13.34 linear feet (32 boxes)
AbstractThe GVSU Veterans History Project was established in 2006 to serve as a partner with the Library of Congress in its national effort to collect and preserve the stories of American veterans and other participants in, or witnesses to, the American experience in wartime.
Accession numberRHC-27

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection consists of bio sheets, interviewer and interviewee releases, interview outlines or transcripts and copies cds of the videotaped interviews. Some interviewee folders may include copies of photographs, correspondence and other materials. Electronic files of the interviews are stored separately on the Grand Valley State University server.


Administrative History

The GVSU Veterans History Project was established in 2006 to serve as a partner with the Library of Congress in its national effort to collect and preserve the stories of American veterans and other participants in, or witnesses to, the American experience in wartime. The scope of the project covers all conflicts from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from the World Wars to Iraq and Afghanistan. It includes both combat veterans and those who served in times of war or peace who did not directly experience combat. It also includes civilian witnesses to aspects of the wartime experience, including workers in war industries, aid workers, peace activists and civilian contractors. Project members conduct oral history interviews throughout West Michigan, and on occasion beyond.


Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.

Afghan War, 2001---Personal narratives, American
Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American
Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American
Michigan. National Guard. Infantry, 126th
Michigan--History, Military
Oral histories
Other veterans & civilians--Personal narratives, American
Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American
United States. Air Force
United States. Army
United States. Navy
United States--History, Military
Veterans
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Video recordings
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Publication Rights

For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.


Administrative Information

Alternative Format

Interviews are available at http://gvsu.cdmhost.com/gvpages/veterans.php

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from the Grand Valley State University History Department faculty and coordinator of the Grand Valley Veterans History Project, James Smither.

Accruals

The repository continues to add materials to this collection on a regular basis.


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The All American Girls Professional Baseball League collection (RHC-55).


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