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 014, folder 23: Herbert Afton Taylor
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 24: Ira D.L. Taylor
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 25: Joel F. Thomason
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 26: Egbert W. Thompson, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 27: Hervey Aldrich Tribolet
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 28: James A. Van Fleet
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 29: William E. Ventrelli
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 30: Grady M. Vickery
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 31: Peter Viscardi
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 32: John C. Welborn
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 33: Edward Wolfe
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 34: Roman Zaleski
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 55: Martin Hugh Anderson
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 56: Boyce Azbill
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 58: Harold Lewis Baier
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 014, folder 59: Robert O. Beer
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 01: Joseph John Bruno
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 03: Walter John Buckley
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 04: Louis Amber Busby, Jr.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 05: Joseph William Carlo
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 07: Charles J. Cascio
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 08: Thomas Edwin Cassel
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 09: William C. Cook
Collaboration is restricted.
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 10: William S. Cook
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 11: John Estes Daughtery
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 12: John A. Davey
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 13: Kenneth Stoughton Davis
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 15: Fred Derda
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 16: Richard B. Derickson