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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Stanley Dale BohlingBacked over a stumpOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1952 to 1954 |
Heavy Equipment Operator | |
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Jennifer Mae BolligNavy Vet on the dress code for women in the 1990'sOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 2005 to 2006 |
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Otto F BombachReaching for the grenade pinOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1950 to 1952 |
Engineers Training | |
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John BonnerWe could not see the country but we could smell itOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1957 |
Optical Unit | |
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Virgil Lee BonnerWounded making a lot of noiseOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1950 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | |
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Paul Russell Bonnett4 Bronze Star Army Vet on how he survived combat in WWIIOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1945 |
Technician Fourth Grade - Sergeant (T/4) [E-5] | Infantry |
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Robert BonordenSign said no sailors, marines or dogs allowedOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1953 |
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Steven James BookoutCheck rideOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1966 to 1971 |
Chief Warrant Officer 3 [CW-3] | Military Police |
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Leland BorchartBeing close to buzz bombsOrder an Interview DVD |
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Gary F BostromArmy Vet on his medical unit in KoreaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1960 to 1966 |
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Calvin BouckMarine Vet talks about things going wrong during combat in KoreaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps | Infantry, Communication | |
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Russell BowersWaiting on the shipOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army | Chemical Warfare | |
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Dail BowmanGetting a concussionOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1944 to 1945 |
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Roger L BoydHelicopter being shot down in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps | Helicopter Mechanic/gunner | |
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Phillip J BoyengaBeing wounded as squad leader in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1967 to 1970 |
Sergeant [E-5] | Infantry |
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Corliss D. BoylanGiving equipment to IndiaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1943 to 1946 |
Captain [O-3] | Construction Engineer |
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James O'malley BoytMaking quality equipment for men at warOrder an Interview DVD |
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David D BraceFirst time on boarding his ship "Bellnapp"Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Navy 1968 to 1972 |
Second Class Petty Officer [E-5] | Machinist's Mate |
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Robert P BradfordTook time to rotate people homeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1953 to 1955 |
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James L BrandauBeing wounded in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1968 to 1970 |
Sergeant | Infantry |