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 39: Edward Simmons Sledge II
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 42: Dallas Morgan Stults
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 43: Leo A. Stumbaugh
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 44: George A. Taylor
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 45: Charles E. Tegtmeyer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 46: Benjamin Edward Telinda
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 47: Vincent J. Tuminello
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 48: Serafino R. Visco
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 49: Herman Victor Wall
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 52: Karl Everett Wolf
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 53: Robert W. Woodward
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 54: John B. Worozbyt
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 55: Edward F. Wozenski
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 56: Walter J. Zush
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 02: Nick Joseph Accardo
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 03: Ernest C. Adams
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 04: Stanley H. Alpaugh
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 05: C.W. Anderson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 06: Donald D. Anderson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 07: Raymond O. Barton
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 08: Jim P. Blackstock
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 09: Harold Lakeley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 11: Rufus Charles Jr. Boling
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 12: Harry Lester. Brown
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 13: Gaetano Capobianco
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 14: Lee B. Cason
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 15: Salvatore Cirinese
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 16: William J. Clayton
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 17: Edgar Clements
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 18: Richard William Clifford