The Voices of Iowa Oral History Project is an innovative approach to the collection, display, and preservation of our history. The compilation of personal stories in a digital format provides material that is relevant to a modern generation of users. In addition to the historical chronology, the process captures the personal emotion and interpretation of an event, giving it meaning beyond the printed word or image. We have been collecting oral histories from Iowa veterans since 2003 for use in exhibits, educational programming, and promotional activities. Currently, we have over 1600 interviews from 70 counties that are available to the public in our library. It is one of the largest veteran collections of interviews conducted by a single institution in the nation.
Oral Histories
Displaying 301 - 320 of 1443
| Video | Video Description | Service Branch | Rank | Specialty or Rate |
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Gerald C DelagardelleWWII Navy Vet was a radio operator in the South PacificOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1943 to 1946 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Radio Operator |
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John DelahuntG.I. PartyOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1950 to 1955 |
Cook | |
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Connie Jo DempseyMorning physical trainingOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1979 to 1982 |
Transcribed Court Reports | |
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Jerome G DemuthDay in the life of an airplane crew chief in GermanyOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1960 to 1964 |
Airman Third Class [E-2] | Factor Worker - Farmer / Aircraft Crewchief |
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Charles Guy DetimmermanPresident Kennedy shotOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1960 to 1964 |
Combat Engineer And Scout | |
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Christian H DetjeNational Guard Vet called to active duty on his wedding dayOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 1959 to 1964 |
Aviation Tech | |
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Dustin L DettbarnMarine crewman of Chinook CH-46 helicopter recalls his second deployment in IraqOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 2005 to 2010 |
Corporal | Cn46 Helicopter Mechanic |
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Dean B DeuellKorea era Vet recalls a funny incident during basic training daysOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 1952 to 1954 |
[E-4] | Personnel |
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Hollis Dwane DevoeAir root traffic control centerOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1945 |
Air Traffic Control | |
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Nathan M DidierSpecial bondOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 2006 |
Sergeant | |
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Elwin DiehlGas for the planeOrder an Interview DVD |
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Marvin E DiemerRemembering big eventsOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1944 to 1946 |
Sergeant | |
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David E DillonFootball and basketball leaguesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1962 to 1964 |
Specialist 4 [E-4] | Physical Activities Specialist |
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Robert M DimitArmy Vet was top assistant to his Battalion Commander in KoreaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
Specialist 5 [E-5] | Company Clerk |
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Michael L DirkesThis WWII Vet was 100 years old when interviewed and recalls his early days in the Air ForceOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1942 to 1945 |
Sergeant | Mechanic |
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Donald Clement DonahueFeeling good during basic trainingOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1943 |
Radio Operator | |
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Leo D DonnellyPost WWII Army Vet on his service in the militaryOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1946 to 1947 |
Sergeant | Clerk Typist - 0141 |
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Marvin L DooleyWWII Vet on his Navy experienceOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1943 to 1946 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Carpenter's Mate |
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Arthur W DorlandArmy Vet on flying observation flights in Germany during WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1946 |
Observer Pilot | |
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Robert J DorpinghausVietnam operating room nurse experienceOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1966 to 1968 |
First Lieutenant [O-2] | Or Nurse |