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 015, folder 17: Joseph Leo Desjardins, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 18: Nichola Dokichs, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 19: Harry A. Dwyer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 20: William J. Eisemann
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 21: Arthur E. Fanning
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 22: James Anthony Fanto
Collaboration is restricted.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 24: Leo Frey
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 25: Edmund John Gagliardi
Collaboration is restricted.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 26: Joseph H. Gibbons
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 27: John Lewis Gillette
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 28: Bennie Walter Glisson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 29: Carl T. Goodmundson
Collaboration is restricted.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 31: George R. Hackett, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 32: William Irwin Hahn
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Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 33: John Leslie Hall, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 35: George Dewey Hoffman
Collaboration is restricted.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 36: John N. Holman, Jr.
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Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 37: Wendell L. Hoppler
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 38: Stanley William Jancik
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 39: Bruce Pershing Judy
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 40: Timothy Gerald Kelly
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 41: Alan Goodrich Kirk
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Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 42: Kenneth W. Lamar
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Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 43: Charles Hillyer Langley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 44: Lawrence Christian Leever
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Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 45: Gordon A. Littlefield
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 47: Kermit Raymond McCardle
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 48: Robert Linwood Merrick
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 50: Lloyd Bernard Moody
Collaboration is restricted.