About
This collection features materials from Ohio University Libraries' Cornelius Ryan Collection of World War II Papers. Gathered as part of Ryan's research process while writing his book, The Longest Day, the accounts include questionnaires, interviews, and correspondence with soldiers who participated in the events surrounding D-Day.
These materials were digitized by request of the Canadian Research and Mapping Association (CRMA) in support of Project ’44, an interactive web map that allows users to explore WWII through digitally preserved maps, aerial imagery and war diaries. The CRMA and Ohio University Libraries have partnered to further enhance the use and discoverability of these primary sources by promoting volunteer transcription. Read more about the CRMA-OHIO WWII Transcription Project.
This project was previously limited to Canadian D-Day accounts but has been expanded to include the experiences of British and American veterans. New documents will be added regularly as digitization is ongoing.
Sensitive Content Warning: The Cornelius Ryan Collection of World War II Papers contains first-hand accounts of those who witnessed and experienced violent, traumatic events. Their stories, writings, and images convey the physical and emotional effects of war, and describe graphic scenes of battle in which many lives were lost.
Works
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 21: Eugene A. Dance
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 23: Leo Frank Erwin
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 24: Julian J. Ewell
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 25: James Jefferson Hatch
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 26: Delbert F. Jones
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 27: Desmond David Jones
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 28: Jonathan Scott Joyner
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 31: Frank Lewis Lillyman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 32: James B. McKearney
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 33: Richard P. Meason
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 34: Louis P. Merlan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 35: Howard G. Miller
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 36: Thomas Paris Mulvey
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 37: Emil Keith Natalle
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 38: Roy Walter Nickrent
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 39: Lloyd Edwin Patch
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 40: Archie C. Phillips
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 41: Walter Green Presley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 42: Knut H. Raudstein
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 43: Francis A. Rocca
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 44: St. Julien Palmer Rosemond
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 009, folder 45: Robert Wilson Ryals
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 02: Charles John Santarsiero
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 03: Earl Walter Schmid
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 04: Leo Henry Schweiter
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 05: Robert Frederick Sink
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 06: Ralph R. Smith
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 07: Raymond Smith
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 08: Robert L. Strayer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 09: Maxwell D. Taylor