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 013, folder 19: Sam L. Cochran
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 20: Kenneth G. Crawford
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 21: Herbert, Alden Cross
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 22: Ralph H. Crowder
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 23: Angelo Di Benedetto
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 24: Dalton Leon Eastus
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 25: Hyman Edelman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 26: John Elinski
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 27: Robert C. Elliott
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 28: William Edward Finnigan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 29: Lawrence J. Flanagan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 30: Jack Fox
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 32: Charles Ray Gaskins
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 33: Ulrich G. Gibbons
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 34: Dean Dethroe Gill
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 35: Joseph I. Goldstein
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 36: Harold Melvin Grogan
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 37: James W. Haley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 38: Charles George Hall
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 39: Thomas C. Harrison
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 40: Clifford M. Henley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 41: Beryl Avery Herron
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 42: Clarence George Hupfer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 43: Harold G. Janzen
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 44: Gerden Frank Johnson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 45: Allen Jones
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 46: Donald N. Jones
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 47: Samuel Karper
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 48: Charles William Kidd
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 49: George Daniel Kindig