Veterans History Project Makes More than Memories of Soldiers’ Stories
C
ollecting personal accounts of veterans and making them accessible to generations of Americans is the mission of the
Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, which turns 11 years old next month. In addition to a collection viewable through the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., online accounts are accessible at
www.loc.gov/vets by clicking on “Search the Veterans Collections.”
A web page profile is
created for each veteran who contributes an interview, memoir or historical
documents. While only about five percent (2,400 collections) of the total submitted is available online so far, VHP will digitize interviews and documents as resources allow. Contributors will find it’s as easy as 1-2-3-4-5 with the website’s step-by-step instructions for participating. Check the site for submission requirements and useful tips on how to interview a veteran for inclusion.
In addition to first-hand accounts, items may be submitted on behalf of deceased veterans. The Veterans History Project also invites submissions of stories and materials from the home front: e.g., a wartime veteran or U.S. citizen civilian professionally involved in supporting war efforts, such as war industry workers, USO workers, flight instructors, medical volunteers, defense contractors, etc.
14 LADIES AUXILIARY VFW MAGAZINE
Vietnam War Veteran Andy Terpening
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