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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| Video | Video Description | Service Branch | Rank | Specialty or Rate |
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Ralph M GoodmanThis Vet was in the Merchant Marine and the Coast GuardOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Coast Guard | Seaman [E-3] | Cook |
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Paul E GoodwinArmy Vet recalls how the 3rd division rescued Marines in KoreaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1948 to 1952 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Squad Leader #1604 (Half Track) |
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Lyle L GordonGetting rid of a bad habit in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1968 to 1970 |
Specialist 4 [E-4] | Teletype Radio Man |
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Tom G GraceJapanese ship comes to attackOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1944 |
Signalman (SM) | |
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Walter Raymond GraeschFiguring out what an itinerary isOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1948 to 1952 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Yeoman (YN) |
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Leonard H GraeserThe American Red Cross bringing much needed suppliesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1940 to 1945 |
Corporal | Infantry |
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Linda C GrayFudged on Army physical training testOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1968 to 1971 |
[E-5] | Store Clerk |
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Marlow R GrayNavy Vet on his experience on the Navy Oiler "Chipole"Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1970 to 1974 |
Third Class Petty Officer [E-4] | Electrician |
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Ruffin GrayKnowing Normal DuquetteOrder an Interview DVD |
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Lloyd E GreenMost glorious day of my lifeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1960 to 1966 |
First Sergeant [E-8] | Infantry |
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Julious R GreenArmy Vet did dangerous work as a demolition expert in KoreaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
Sergeant | Demo Specialist, Disarming |
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Leslie C. GreenLoading up ships with bombsOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | ||
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David C. GreeneGoing through the tunnels of HawaiiOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1943 to 1946 |
Radio Operator | |
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Virgil D GreenwoodWWII Army Vet and the Battle of the BulgeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1943 to 1946 |
Weapons Platoon | |
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Courtney N GreifTake time to adjustOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 2010 to 2011 |
Specialist (SPC) | Automated Logistics |
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Mark GreinerIowa National Guard Vet recalls his homecoming after the "surge" in IraqOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard 2001 to 2013 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Infantry (11B) |
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Howard GreinerInjured with a german man pointing the barrel of a gun at his rear-endOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | ||
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Lorraine G GriffieKorean Era Army Vet on basic training in the WAC'sOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
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Jerel L GriffinArmy discharged after years of working with top-secret code machinesOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1969 to 1972 |
Specialist 5 [E-5] | Crypographic Repair |
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Lawn R GriffithsAfter serving in the Peace Corps, this Army Vet recalls days at Ft. Polk, LAOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1969 to 1971 |
Specialist 5 [E-5] | Infantry (11B), Administration Specialist (71B) |