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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Mark Allen MaddiganServed as security at Camp David during the George W. Bush and Obama presidencies.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 2006 |
Security | |
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Nicholas MadisonArmy Vet served during the Cold War (1957-59) and was proud to serve his country.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1957 to 1959 |
Specialist 4 [E-4] | Supply Clerk |
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James MagnusonAlways say sirOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1952 |
High Speed Radio Operator | |
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Robert MahonZero in on the enemyOrder an Interview DVD |
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Ray V MahoneyArmy Vet was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1951 |
Mail Clerk | |
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George E MaierWWII Army Vet fought the Japanese in New Guinea.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1945 |
[E-5] | Quartermaster (QM) |
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Robert J ManahlWWII Army Air Corps Vet recalls his work as a mechanic on the B-17 bomber in Europe.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force | ||
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Ray MaravetzArmy Vet recalls present day memories of his combat in Korea. (1950's)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | ||
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Jeruld Saxton MarshJoining a unit so it would not be dispandedOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1959 to 1963 |
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Lyle MarshallTurned too earlyOrder an Interview DVD |
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Edward L MarshallWWII Army Air Corps Vet served stateside dealing with the new kid on the block "Radar". (1943-46)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1943 to 1946 |
Radar Specialist | |
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Herbert Donald Martin"They can't kill me on my brothers birthday"Order an Interview DVD |
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Lorraine MartinFamily has changedOrder an Interview DVD |
Civilian | ||
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Robert Paul MartinWWII Vet served his country stateside.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1944 to 1945 |
Technician Fifth Grade - Corporal (T-5) [E-4] | Infantry |
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Harold P MartinAir Force Vet recalls an experience from the mid 1950's.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1952 to 1956 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Base Supply Records |
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Lawrence W MartinWWII Navy Vet recalls incidents in Africa.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1942 to 1945 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Signalman (SM) |
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Linzy Edward MartinOrganization of resettlement villages gave meaning to deployment.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1967 to 1971 |
First Class Petty Officer [E-6] | Civil Affairs |
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John MartinDriving in between 10 foot tall wallsOrder an Interview DVD |
National Guard | ||
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Judith A. MartinezLearned how to do X-raysOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1961 to 1963 |
Medic- Worked In Med Surgery And Labor And Delivery | |
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Melvin A MasemannArmy Vet was 26 years old when drafted, post Korea, and was sent to England.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1953 to 1955 |
Specialist 3 - Corporal (Sp3) [E-4] | Computer Radar Operator, B-47 Bomber Base |