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 010, folder 42: Amos P. Potts, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 43: Maynard J. Priesman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 44: Burton Eugene Ranney
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 45: John Joseph Reville
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 46: James Earl Rudder
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 47: William Martin Runge
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 48: Thomas F. Ryan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 49: Max F. Schneider
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 50: Dan D. Schopp
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 51: Jack A. Snyder
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 52: Herman E. Stein
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 53: William J. Stivison
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 54: Richard P. Sullivan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 55: Avery James Thornhill
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 56: Loring Lyman Wadsworth
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 57: Carl F. Weast
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 58: George P. Whittington
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 59: Wallace Wayne Young
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 04: Robert Marion Allen
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 05: David M. Altman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 06: George Nicholas Apostolas
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 07: John R. Armellino
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 08: Sam H. Ball, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 10: Carlton W. Barrett
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 11: Maurice A. Belisle
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 12: Alan Charles Bodet
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 14: Dale E. Boyd
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 17: Webb Woodrow Chesnut
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 18: Ernest J. Chontos
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 011, folder 20: Warren George Coffman