World War II D-Day Accounts from the Cornelius Ryan Collection

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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.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 25: Joel F. Thomason

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 25: Joel F. Thomason

13 pages: 92% complete (100% corrected, 8% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 26: Egbert W. Thompson, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 26: Egbert W. Thompson, Jr.

5 pages: 20% complete (100% corrected, 80% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 27: Hervey Aldrich Tribolet

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 27: Hervey Aldrich Tribolet

7 pages: 57% complete (100% corrected, 43% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 28: James A. Van Fleet

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 28: James A. Van Fleet

7 pages: 85% complete (100% corrected, 14% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 29: William E. Ventrelli

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 29: William E. Ventrelli

6 pages: 16% complete (100% corrected, 83% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 31: Peter Viscardi

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 31: Peter Viscardi

6 pages: 16% complete (100% corrected, 83% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 33: Edward Wolfe

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 33: Edward Wolfe

9 pages: 33% complete (100% corrected, 67% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 34: Roman Zaleski

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 34: Roman Zaleski

6 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 55: Martin Hugh Anderson

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 55: Martin Hugh Anderson

13 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 56: Boyce Azbill

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 56: Boyce Azbill

6 pages: 100% complete (100% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 58: Harold Lewis Baier

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 58: Harold Lewis Baier

7 pages: 57% complete (100% corrected, 43% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 60: S.D. Brewer

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 60: S.D. Brewer

7 pages: 100% complete (100% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 01: Joseph John Bruno

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 01: Joseph John Bruno

7 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 03: Walter John Buckley

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 03: Walter John Buckley

9 pages: 22% complete (100% corrected, 78% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 04: Louis Amber Busby, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 04: Louis Amber Busby, Jr.

12 pages: 16% complete (92% corrected, 75% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 07: Charles J. Cascio

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 07: Charles J. Cascio

7 pages: 14% complete (85% corrected, 71% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 08: Thomas Edwin Cassel

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 08: Thomas Edwin Cassel

7 pages: 28% complete (100% corrected, 71% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 09: William C. Cook

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 09: William C. Cook

Collaboration is restricted.

5 pages: 60% complete (60% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 10: William S. Cook

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 10: William S. Cook

9 pages: 44% complete (100% corrected, 56% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 11: John Estes Daughtery

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 11: John Estes Daughtery

9 pages: 11% complete (100% corrected, 89% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 12: John A. Davey

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 12: John A. Davey

7 pages: 71% complete (100% corrected, 29% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 13: Kenneth Stoughton Davis

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 13: Kenneth Stoughton Davis

6 pages: 33% complete (83% corrected, 50% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 15: Fred Derda

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 15: Fred Derda

6 pages: 50% complete (100% corrected, 50% needs review)
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