The Library is looking for local veterans who would like to share stories of their service.
Genealogist Tony Kierna is interviewing veterans about their experiences at war for the Veterans History Project. This initiative of the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.
Our video interviews include:
Genealogist Tony Kierna is interviewing veterans about their experiences at war for the Veterans History Project. This initiative of the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.
Our video interviews include:
- U.S. Army veteran Earl Marik, who processed aerial reconnaissance photos while stationed in South Korea during the Korean War
- U.S. Air Force veteran Donald "Butch" Kribbs, who served as a combat medic in Vietnam and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his actions during the Tet Offensive
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Robert Mattson, who served in S2 Intelligence with his unit in Vietnam for 17 months before becoming a Primary Marksmanship Instructor following his tour
If you're interested in telling your story or know someone who is, contact Tony at akierna@stdl.org.