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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Oliver John EmersonStopping at CalgaryOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1941 to 1945 |
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Robert R EngelAfter the Korean War ended, this Marine was sent to JapanOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1952 to 1954 |
Heavy Artillery | |
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Cornelius EngelkesBaseballOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1943 to 1946 |
First Class Petty Officer [E-6] | Pharmacist's Mate |
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Jean Marie EnglerNavy Wave Vet on the end of WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1945 to 1946 |
Third Class Petty Officer [E-4] | Clerical |
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Thomas Ramon EnglerNavy Vet on the end of WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1943 to 1946 |
Third Class Petty Officer [E-4] | Electronic Technicians Mate |
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Gerald M ErbWork as an Air Force special investigator in LAOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1955 to 1977 |
Master Sergeant [E-8] | Law Enforcement Superintendent |
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Lena EricksonGoing to out to sea and bringing ships back when the first atomic bomb was droppedOrder an Interview DVD |
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Rex Allen Ericson Jr.Ethical recruiterOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 1980 to 2005 |
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Donald ErushaMarine Vet describes Midway Island after the end of WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1952 |
Captain [O-3] | Physical Fitness Trainer Officer |
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Charles Edward EssmannWorking out in the waterOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1945 |
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Charles Edward Essmann IIOn patrol in free fire and friendly areasOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1967 to 1970 |
Lieutenant [O-3] | Signal Officer And Advisor |
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Jack Lawrence EstleWake up and shutter of thoughts of WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
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Thomas EstlundWWII Navy Vet recalls his voyage on the "Rodman" to the PhilippinesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1944 to 1946 |
Third Class Petty Officer [E-4] | Radarman (RM) |
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Harold EvansHandling insect bombs and absorbing it through the handsOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1941 |
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Frank Victory Exline30 year Navy Vet recalls his days in a Japanese POW camp during WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1938 to 1958 |
Chief Petty Officer [E-7] | Boatswain's Mate (BM) |
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Paul W FarmerWWII Coast Guard Vet on arriving in Australia in the mid 1940'sOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Coast Guard 1942 to 1945 |
First Class Petty Officer [E-6] | Boatswain's Mate (BM) |
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Mack FarmerLosing oxygen maskOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force | Radio Operator | |
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Clyde Owen FarmerAfter the end of WWII, this Army Air Corps Vet was sent to the Aleutian IslandsOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1945 to 1948 |
Sergeant | Communication And Supply |
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James W Faulkner Jr.Navy Vet was aboard the "Constellation" the first aircraft carrier in the gulf at the start of Desert StormOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy | Third Class Petty Officer [E-4] | Ames, Flight Deck Troubleshooter Final Checkers |
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Vern J FaustNational Guard Vet on summer camp activitiesOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 1950 to 1959 |
Dish Washer And Guard Duty |