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 11: Maurice Charles White
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 12: Frederick Anthony Wilhelm
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 13: Jack Lee Williamson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 14: 2nd Ranger Battalion after action reports
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 15: U.S. Rangers after action reports
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 16: Robert Charles Arman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 17: Edgar LeRoy Arnold
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 18: Alexander William Barber
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 19: Gail Hamilton Belmont
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 20: Carl Edward Bombardier
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 21: John Leo Burke
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 22: Donald L. Chance
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 23: Max D. Coleman
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 24: Francis Walwin Dawson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 25: Robert T. Edlin
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 26: Robert C. Fitzsimmons
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 27: John Joseph Gilhooly
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 28: Ralph E. Goranson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 29: Raymond Michael Herlihy
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 30: John Carlin Hodgson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 31: George Francis Kerchner
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 33: Theodore E. Lapres, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 34: Edward S. Luther
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 36: Regis Francis McCloskey
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 37: Paul Louis Medeiros
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 38: George R. Miller
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 39: Emil Nelson, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 40: John Joseph Perry
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 010, folder 41: William L. Petty