World War II--Letters Home
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| Title | Date | Summary | ||
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| 1 |
Untold story of WW II surfaces thanks to university professor Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 103:9, p.11 |
9/26/2006 | Jeff Copeland's book "Inman's War" is a narrative of a World War II soldier. The narrative is based on 180 letters written by Inman Perkins and interviews with his family and battalion members. | |
| 2 |
Reconversion is here Palmquist--Marjorie J. (Student--1929) Alumnus 30:3, p.16 |
7/1/1946 | Marjorie Palmquist is teaching again after being released from the service. | |
| 3 |
A 4000 mile cheer for dear T. C. Hackett--Donald G. (Class of 1947) Alumnus 29:4, p.12 |
10/1/1945 | Donald Hackett is with the occupation force in Germany. | |
| 4 |
Registrars even in fighter command Goodman--Michael (Class of 1941) Alumnus 29:4, p.12 |
10/1/1945 | Michael Goodman acts as registrar for service school. | |
| 5 |
This fellow knows what war is Wick--Roland E. (Class of 1942: Business Education Faculty) Alumnus 29:4, p.13 |
10/1/1945 | Roland Wick recovering from wounds. | |
| 6 |
Reunion in hospital Kagan--Leo (Class of 1940) Alumnus 29:3, p.11 |
7/1/1945 | Leo Kagan meets Walter Johnson in Philippines. | |
| 7 |
The old lady paddles Levine--Aaron (Class of 1943) Alumnus 29:3, p.10 |
7/1/1945 | Aaron Levine describes life in New Guinea. | |
| 8 |
Waiting is weary business Goodman--Michael (Class of 1941) Alumnus 29:3, p.10 |
7/1/1945 | Michael Goodman recounts navy life in the South Pacific. | |
| 9 |
A gypsy's life Alumnus 29:2, p.12 |
4/1/1945 | Michael Goodman meets friends in Gilbert Islands. | |
| 10 |
A thorough-bred Iowan Kagan--Leo (Class of 1940) Alumnus 29:2, p.11 |
4/1/1945 | Leo Kagan relates experiences in South Pacific. | |
| 11 |
Chats with Filipino teacher Moar--Glen H. (Class of 1943) Alumnus 29:2, p.10 |
4/1/1945 | Glen Moar recounts experiences in Philippines. | |
| 12 |
Meets former T. C. roommate Grobe--Raymond W. (Class of 1941) Alumnus 29:2, p.10 |
4/1/1945 | Raymond Grobe does clerical work in the South; met Harold Sides there. | |
| 13 |
Shows southerns real snow scene Swan--Zaida Alumnus 29:2, p.11 |
4/1/1945 | Zaida Swan has been in WAVES for two years. | |
| 14 |
Sing loyalty song in Philippines Ferguson--Max B. (Class of 1939) Alumnus 29:2, p.10 |
4/1/1945 | Max Ferguson sings loyalty song with Robert Todd. | |
| 15 |
Alumnus brings news of neighbors Hermann--Edgar Warren (Class of 1948) Alumnus 29:1, p.14 |
1/1/1945 | Edgar Hermann enjoys Alumnus pictures. | |
| 16 |
Capt. Finn gets around Finn--Clair V. (Student--1938-1940) Alumnus 29:1, p.15 |
1/1/1945 | Clair V. Finn appreciates Alumnus; has been all over the Pacific. | |
| 17 |
Chats with English-speaking peasant Shirk--Clifford (Student--1936) Alumnus 29:1, p.14 |
1/1/1945 | Clifford Shirk is in Luxembourg. | |
| 18 |
Hunting season (for Japs) is on Fowler--Ward (Student--1939-1941) Alumnus 29:1, p.14 |
1/1/1945 | Ward Fowler accompanied buddy on PT mission. | |
| 19 |
It's a small world Alumnus 29:1, p.15 |
1/1/1945 | Gifford C. Loomer met other ISTC alumni in training; now in Pacific. | |
| 20 |
Looks forward to Homecoming Riebe--Harland A. (Class of 1941) Alumnus 29:1, p.15 |
1/1/1945 | Harland Riebe is in the Atlantic. | |
| 21 |
Meets old friends Schuller--Bernard (Student--1941-1943) Alumnus 29:1, p.15 |
1/1/1945 | Bernard Schuller studying advanced navigation. | |
| 22 |
Memories of library return Richardson--Byron (Class of 1938) Alumnus 29:1, p.15 |
1/1/1945 | Byron Richardson is interested to learn that the college has radio service. | |
| 23 |
Service men ask for T. C. pin-ups College Eye 36:9, p.2 |
11/3/1944 | Asks students to submit photos and become a "pin-up girl" for the unit. | |
| 24 |
Wartime mail of coed brings novelty items College Eye 36:6, p.3 |
10/13/1944 | Women tell what they receive from overseas. | |
| 25 |
Air strips, goal lines--same as gridders Hackler--Russell M. (Class of 1932) Alumnus 28:4, p.12 |
10/1/1944 | R. M. Hackler recalls good old days on campus. | |
| 26 |
Bookkeeping in Naziland Alumnus 28:4, p.11 |
10/1/1944 | Sister says that brother Ed Volberding is teaching bookkeeping classes in German POW camp. | |
| 27 |
Can hear rattle of dishes Goslin--Donald G. (Class of 1949) Alumnus 28:4, p.11 |
10/1/1944 | Donald Goslin misses ISTC campus and its activities. | |
| 28 |
Have a piece of shrapnel? Alumnus 28:4, p.12 |
10/1/1944 | R. J. Cutshall commands PT boat. | |
| 29 |
He's done a great job Bovee--Eugene Cleveland (Class of 1939; Science Faculty) Alumnus 28:4, p.13 |
10/1/1944 | Gene Bovee commends soldiers serving in France. | |
| 30 |
History real for lady lieutenant Clyde--Gelia Clemens (Class of 1932) Alumnus 28:4, p.12 |
10/1/1944 | Gelia Clemens Clyde has visited many interesting sites in North Africa and Italy. | |
| 31 |
Like a letter from home Podesta--Aldo C. (Class of 1940) Alumnus 28:4, p.12 |
10/1/1944 | Aldo Podesta appreciates news; now recuperating from injury in Canada. | |
| 32 |
Postcard from Germany Jensen--James C. (Classes of 1941 and 1950) Alumnus 28:4, p.12 |
10/1/1944 | James C. Jensen recounts experiences as POW. | |
| 33 |
Reunion in Saipan Ritze--Frederick H. (Class of 1942) Alumnus 28:4, p.11 |
10/1/1944 | Fred Ritze met friends during operation on Saipan. | |
| 34 |
Shares Alumnus with cousin Bebb--Randall R. (Education Faculty) Alumnus 28:4, p.22 |
10/1/1944 | Randall Bebb serves in Signal Corps. | |
| 35 |
Camp Sibert, Ala. Alumnus 28:3, p.7 |
7/1/1944 | Melvin Case talks about training. | |
| 36 |
Dike, Iowa Alumnus 28:3, p.7 |
7/1/1944 | Parents write about son, Edward F. Volberding, who is in a POW camp. | |
| 37 |
MacDill Field, Fla. Blaine--R. H. Alumnus 28:3, p.6 |
7/1/1944 | Staff Sergeant R. H. Blaine fondly recalls ISTC. | |
| 38 |
Oceanside, Calif. Gerdes--Glenn R. (Class of 1943) Alumnus 28:3, p.7 |
7/1/1944 | Glenn Gerdes is training in the Tractor Battalion. | |
| 39 |
Soldier feasts on music Moritz--Ralph Gordon (Class of 1938) Alumnus 28:3, p.7 |
7/1/1944 | Ralph Moritz recounts many cultural opportunities he has had while in the service in England and Africa. | |
| 40 |
Somewhere in China Lee--John W. (Student--1937-1938) Alumnus 28:3, p.5 |
7/1/1944 | John W. Lee tells of his experiences in China; has met Chiang Kai-shek. | |
| 41 |
Southwest Pacific Argotsinger--Victor Eugene (Class of 1946) Alumnus 28:3, p.6 |
7/1/1944 | Victor Argotsinger is clerk in South Pacific. | |
| 42 |
Alumnus in mad pursuit Bacon--Noel R. Alumnus 28:2, p.5 |
4/1/1944 | Noel Bacon now in Florida; had served with Flying Tigers in China. | |
| 43 |
Cheerleaders have reunion Henry--Donald R. (Class of 1947) Alumnus 28:2, p.6 |
4/1/1944 | Don Henry meets friend in San Francisco. | |
| 44 |
Christmas with the Eskimos Michaelson--Beryl Frances (Class of 1942) Alumnus 28:2, p.6 |
4/1/1944 | Beryl Michaelson recounts experiences in the North. | |
| 45 |
It's a small world Alumnus 28:2, p.6 |
4/1/1944 | Recounts meeting with alumnus in Casablanca. | |
| 46 |
Runs into many alumni Kagan--Leo (Class of 1940) Alumnus 28:2, p.5 |
4/1/1944 | Leo Kagan recounts many meetings with alumni in his stations of service. | |
| 47 |
She teaches Mexicans Allbaugh--Mary Tripp Alumnus 28:2, p.5 |
4/1/1944 | Mary Tripp Allbaugh teaches while husband in service; sees Noel Bacon. | |
| 48 |
He's with the infantry Ullrich--John P. (Class of 1941) Alumnus 28:1, p.5 |
1/1/1944 | John Ullrich describes training in Louisiana. | |
| 49 |
Is in "chairborne command" Bovee--Eugene Cleveland (Class of 1939; Science Faculty) Alumnus 28:1, p.5 |
1/1/1944 | Eugene C. Bovee describes duties as mail censor in England. | |
| 50 |
South Seas are no longer romantic Krulish--Robert C. (Class of 1940) Alumnus 28:1, p.5 |
1/1/1944 | Robert C. Krulish describes Pacific scenes. |
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