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 012, folder 07: John Paul Matthews
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 08: Paul Oswald McCormick
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 09: Atwood Maine McElyea
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 11: Dillon H. Merical
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 12: John Julius Moglia
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 13: Lester I. Montgomery
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 14: George M. Morrow
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 15: Frank E. Negro
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 16: Thomas Courtenay O'Connell
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 17: John J. Olwell
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 18: Mark Orlandi
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 19: Edmund Morton Wheeler Paige
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 20: Wayne E. Palmer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 21: Donald Edward Parker
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 22: James Leland Pence
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 23: Warren Miller Plude
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 24: Albert Gallatin Preston, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 25: Howard Paul Price
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 26: Vincent J. Pulcinella
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 27: Kenneth R. Quinn
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 28: Quinton F. Reams
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 29: Robert J. Riekse
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 30: Teno Roncalio
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 31: John E. Russell, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 32: Leslie J. Scott
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 34: Herbert A. Sherman, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 35: Dale Leroy Shoop
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 36: Paul Russell Shorter
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 37: Hyrum Smith Shumway
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 38: Robert Newell Skaggs