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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David A MeyerMarine Vet on the Amtraxs he worked on in OkinawaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1968 to 1971 |
Sergeant | Amtrac Repairman |
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Harley MeyerWeaponsOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1941 to 1945 |
Infantry | |
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Clyde E MeyerDuring a 28 year career, this Army Vet was sent to Vietnam as an advisor in 1964.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1955 to 1983 |
Colonel [O-6] | Field Artillery Commander |
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Troy Truman MeyerNavy Vet was a mechanic on F-14s. He recalls boot camp experiences.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 2000 to 2003 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Aviation Mechanic |
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Kenneth R MeyerTaking supplies threw unfriendly areasOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1969 to 1971 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Artillery (Dusters And Quad 50S) |
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Ronald L MeyerArmy Vet was part of the famous 34th Division (Red Bull) and compares communication in WWII and now.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1941 to 1945 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Truck Driver |
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Ferne MichaelsCamp DodgeOrder an Interview DVD |
Civilian | ||
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Alfred J MichelsHard to sleep without heatOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | Company Clerk | |
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Robert S MiecznikowskiMarine Corps Air Wing fighter pilot on bombing missions in Vietnam. (1966-67)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1961 to 1970 |
Major [O-4] | Pilot |
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James J MilbachKorean Army Vet served in "The Iron Triangle". (1952-54)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
[E-4] | Motor Pool Driver |
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Lauren K MiliusVet served in the Army Reserves (6 years) during the Cuban Missile Crisis. (1960's)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1960 to 1966 |
[E-6] | Infantry Platoon Sgt |
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Ronald L MiliusArmy Vet on his duty in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1967 to 1969 |
Specialist 4 [E-4] | Radioman Stratcom |
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Kenneth J MillerDuring the Korean Era, this Air Force Vet was sent to France. (1950-54)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1950 to 1953 |
Sergeant | Classification And Assignment Specialist |
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Elmer MillerVet on how he joined the Navy near the end of WWII when he was 18 years old.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy | ||
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David P. MillerArmy Vet served his country at the end of Vietnam. (1970-72)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | ||
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Ruth MillerArmy Nurse Corps Vet was 23 years old and recalls dealing with wounded WWII soldiers from the "Battle of the Bulge".Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | Nurse | |
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Howard C MillerNavy Seabee helped build Subic Bay in Philippines. (1952-53)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1951 to 1955 |
Mechanic | |
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Cletus A MillerArmy Vet recalls time in Korea. (1952-54)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
Corporal | Infantry And Mechanic |
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Leslie O MillerWWII Army Vet on a beach landing in France. (1944)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1945 |
Private First Class (PFC) [E-3] | Jeep Driver |
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Orville J MillerPediatrics duty as Navy Corpsman in JapanOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1960 to 1966 |
First Class Petty Officer [E-6] | Hospital Corpsman |