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
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Merlin Paul DuntFelt like you were driving the most powerful thing in the worldOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1951 to 1953 |
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Roger C DurantHands up in the airOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1942 to 1962 |
Chief Petty Officer [E-7] | Hospital Corpsman |
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Thomas E DuritsaOn his Army job and duties in FranceOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1961 to 1964 |
[E-4] | Aviation Electronics Draftsman |
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Lloyd R DutlerStaying in the PhilippinesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1943 to 1946 |
Parts And Supply/clerk | |
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Lawrence DwyerGermans wearing american uniformsOrder an Interview DVD |
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Kyle Dykstra9/11 era Vet on why he joined the ArmyOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 2006 to 2011 |
[E-5] | Forward Observer, 82Nd Airborne I-508 |
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Clifford EberlienHauling ammunition and troopsOrder an Interview DVD |
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Paul EckermanKid's arm was turned backwards from being shotOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy | ||
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Bill EcklundTwo soldiers meet, both from Jefferson IowaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy | ||
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Mervin W.h. EdekerEarly days after being drafted and reporting to Des MoinesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1959 to 1961 |
Private First Class (PFC) [E-3] | Ag Message Center |
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Jeanne EdmundsonWorking on airplane engines during the warOrder an Interview DVD |
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Terry Joe EdwardsPraying it does not breakOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1961 to 1965 |
Electronics/computer Fire Control For Missiles | |
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Elmer EggimannFox hold filling up with waterOrder an Interview DVD |
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Julie EhlersOn starting the "Iowa's Bravest" program for active troopsOrder an Interview DVD |
Civilian | Iowa Bravest Project- Sending Appreciation Boxes To Our Troops | |
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Glenn E EickelbergArmy Vet on his first time, in the plaza, as honor guard at Tomb Of The Unknown SoldierOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1958 to 1960 |
Private First Class (PFC) [E-3] | Infantry / Tomb Of Unknown Soldier Guard |
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Norma EihlersAMVETS take food to troop trainsOrder an Interview DVD |
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Francis L EilbertTruck died outOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard | Supply Sargent | |
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Tilman O EllingsonArmy Vet on the end of WWII in EuropeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1941 to 1945 |
Private First Class (PFC) [E-3] | Motor Pool |
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Jason Larry ElliottWorking in a secure data processing centerOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1990 to 1997 |
[E-4] | Computer Operations |
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James B ElliottVet on his service in the Merchant Marines during WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1946 to 1948 |
Sergeant | Supply |