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This collection consists of two DVD's. The interview was conducted by Dr. Jerry Reel at the home of Mr. Cameron in Cashiers, North Carolina in 2008.

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This series contains the documents and recordings produced by University Relations. The recordings are divided into two categories: sound and video. The recordings consist of interviews with administrators, professors, students, Clemson citizens, Clemson Alumni Class of 1943; public service announcements, awards presentations, Strom Thurmond Institute

Abstract This collection is an important resource for researching life at Clemson College in the immediate pre-World War II period, African Americans in World War II, the 758th Light Tank Battalion, and World War II in Italy. The collection includes artifacts, biographical information, correspondence, photographs, propaganda leaflets, programs, publications, and research materials that document William E. Cline’s education at Clemson College and his service in World War II with the...

Abstract The End of Japan is a memoir by William Burton who served in the maintenance units of the 3rd and 20th Armored Divisions and the ordnance section of headquarters for the 2nd and 8th Armies. The collection is important in that it provides information on early World War II training of U.S. armored units, a view from the headquarters of the 8th Army of the campaigns in New Guinea and Leyte Island in the Philippines, and the occupation of Japan just after the end of the war....

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The Albert M. George Papers provide information about the experience of being an American prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. George was a member of the 101st Field Artillery, Philippine Army and was captured when Bataan fell in 1942.

The collection contains a journal dating from 1945-1947 which includes a brief account of his time as a prisoner of war. It also has clippings containing biographical information relating to George from the period 1949-2002.

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Charles B. Hackett served as the commander of the 713th Bombardment Squadron and then the 715th Bombardment Squadron of 448th Bomb Group (Heavy) of the Eighth Air Force stationed in Great Britain during World War II. His memoir is important in that it provides descriptions of Army Air Corps operations, military life, and his experiences as a prisoner of war of the Germans after his plane was shot down during a 1944 bombing mission to Pölitz, Poland.

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This oral history interview transcription contains the reminiscences of Major General Jones E. Bolt about his career in the United States Army, 1942-1973. General Bolt, a native of South Carolina and a 1938 graduate of Clemson College, flew combat missions in Europe and, later, in Southeast Asia. He received numerous military decorations and awards for his service. Included with the interview is a biographical sketch of General Bolt, a table of contents, and a glossary of names.

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Manny Lawton, Clemson alumnus (class of 1940), author, and lecturer. Served as battalion military advisor with the Philippine Army until Allied forces fell to the Japanese during WWII. Survived the atrocities of Bataan, only to subsequently spend 3 ½ years as a prisoner of war. Lawton's ability and willingness to share his experiences give great insight into the struggles of imprisoned soldiers during wartime.

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The Remembrances of World War II provides information about campaigns in Italy’s northern Appennine Mountains and the Po Valley during World War II through the reminiscences of Ulysses S. Jones who served with the 530th Field Artillery Battalion there. The Remembrances also describes his experiences in Trinidad earlier in the war when he was assigned to the 252nd Coastal Artillery Regiment.

Scope and Contents The Martin Papers consist of a biographical sketch (1998), correspondence (letters and postcards, 1935-1945), a 2003 eulogy of Martin delivered by his son Allen, a transcript of an oral history concerning D-Day recorded by Martin in 1995, and report cards from Clemson College (1937, 1939). The May 12, 1998 biographical sketch covers the years 1940-1945, giving an overview of the events covered in the correspondence for that period; it also lists individuals referred to in his letters. The...