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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Wilbur TiffanyWWII Army Vet recalls having a jewish boy in his platoon in Germany. (1943)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1942 to 1946 |
Technical Sergeant (TSGT) [E-6] | Forward Observer |
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James L TippettArmy Vet served as a mechanic in Korea. (1950-52)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1950 to 1952 |
Sergeant | Mechanic |
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Henry B TippieWWII Army Air Corps Vet recalls going to Guam after the end of the war. (1946)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1944 to 1946 |
Staff Sergeant [E-6] | Medical Specialist |
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Anthony L TisdaleArmy Special Forces Vet on being wounded in CambodiaOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1968 to 1973 |
Captain [O-3] | Infantry |
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Anthony ToddVietnam Vet compares Special Forces to civilian lifeOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1977 to 1984 |
Special Weapons | |
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Donald W ToddAir Force Vet explains his duties in Okinawa. (1965-68)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Air Force 1964 to 1969 |
Captain [O-3] | Air Transportation Officer |
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Thomas R TomkinsArmy journalist on a conversation with "Sgt. Charlie" in VietnamOrder an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1968 to 1971 |
Specialist 5 [E-5] | Information Specialist / Combat Intel Specialist |
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U.S. Army 1999 to 2003 |
Machine Gunner | |
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U.S. Army 1966 |
Clerk | |
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U.S. Army 1965 |
Medic | |
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U.S. Navy 1941 to 1947 |
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James R TranbargerArmy Vet repaired communications equipment during the Korean War. (1952-53)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Army 1952 to 1953 |
Corporal | Radar Radio And Telephone Repair |
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Loren E TrippMarine Vet was a "bulk fuel handler" in Vietnam. (1966-68)Order an Interview DVD |
U.S. Marine Corps 1966 to 1968 |
Lance Corporal [E-3] | Bulk Fuel |
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