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
Displaying 1021 - 1040 of 1443
| Video | Video Description | Service Branch | Rank | Specialty or Rate |
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Theodore Ambrose PhillipsArmy M-P Vet recalls a memorable moment in Panama after the President of Panama was removed during "Just Cause". (1989-1995)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1989 to 1995 |
[E-4] | Military Police |
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John A PhillipsPeople are getting hurtOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1963 to 1967 |
Jet Engine Mechanic | |
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Melvin G PickettArmy Vet on clearing an area in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1965 to 1967 |
Specialist 4 [E-4] | Heavy Equipment Operator |
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William E PierceKorean War Army Vet on flying to Ft. Ord to basic training. (1952-54)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1954 |
Corporal | |
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Vivian Pierce"Protective glass so the bullet wouldn't hit you"Order an Interview DVD |
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Paul E PietschPassages through the lagoon.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1956 to 1959 |
Seabees | |
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Luverne Carl PikeNavy Vet recalls being aboard the submarine "USS Sailfish" in 1943 and sinking a Japanese carrier in WWII.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1942 to 1945 |
First Class Petty Officer [E-6] | Yeoman (YN) |
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Richard J PinchNavy Vet on how he rescued his friend, Dean, after the carrier "USS Frisco" was sunk at Guadalcanal in WWII. (1944)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1941 to 1947 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Boatswain's Mate (BM) |
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Larry Richard PintVet recalls aviation ordinance duties in the NavyOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1964 to 1968 |
[E-5] | Aviation Ordinanceman (AO) |
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Norman John PintHow he met his wifeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1970 to 1973 |
Specialist 5 [E-5] | Personnel |
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Everett F. PintAfter landing on Omaha Beach, Army Vet recalls his other moves in WWII. (1944)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1943 to 1945 |
92Nd Chemical Warfare Gunner | |
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Lewis J PirilloCame down with the measles overnight.Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1943 |
Barber | |
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Thomas J PitzTracking Gemini-Appolla launches in the Air ForceOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1965 to 1968 |
Communications | |
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Harlan W PlatteMarine Corps Vet was part of the invasion of Okinawa in WWII and recalls the worst and best days of service. (1945)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1944 to 1946 |
Crewman On Amphibian Truck; Hauled Troops Into Invasion Of Okinawa And Hauled Casualties Back. | |
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Nigel PloofNavy Vet served during Iraq and Afghanistan aboard the USS Baton".Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1999 to 2007 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Electronics Technician (ET) |
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Kaye Ann PlumbNavy Corpsman Vet recalls basic training in the 1950's. (1952-56)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1952 to 1956 |
Corpsman | |
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Lawerance J PodhajskyArmy Vet recalls his illegal living off base at Ft. Ord, California for 30 days. (1963-65)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1963 to 1965 |
Personnel | |
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Donald PoeSmoke coming into the compartments of the plane.Order an Interview DVD |
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John H Pohlman"If you don't do something real drastic, they will get you"Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy | Aviation | |
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Catherine PoncedeleonReceived toliet paper in the mail.Order an Interview DVD |
Civilian |