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- Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated May 31, 1945. The envelope is sent from 6916 Reinf. Co. (Prov.), A.P.O.-551, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated June 1, 1945. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes after receiving one of her "long-expected letters" and a photograph with great relief. He writes of his great love for Agnes, despite the war that separated them, and how he never stops thinking of the day when he will return home to her now that the war in Europe is finally over.
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Veterans History Project (U.S.)
- Description:
- In an oral history interview, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Madeline M. Ullom talks about her 28 year career in the United States Army Nurse Corps, including her service in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II and being held as a POW by the Japanese. Ullom says she was based in Manila when the Japanese attacked in 1942 and was one of the last to be evacuated to the U.S. fortress on Corregidor. She talks about treating wounded in the fortress's tunnels as the Japanese attacked, the eventual U.S. surrender and becoming a POW. Ullom talks about life in an internment camp, being imprisoned with civilian women and children from almost every Allied nation, the poor rations, and roll calls even in the middle of the night. Ullom says that more and more prisoners became sick and fatalities from malnutrition increased dramatically before her camp was finally liberated by the U. S. First Cavalry in 1944. She also talks about her post war assignments, becoming an advisor to the Veterans Administration, her activities in retirement and finally traveling back to the Philippines. Ullom is interviewed by Margaret E. Duncan.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-05-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Women's Overseas Service League Oral History Project
- Description:
- Close-up of victims' ashes
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Main camp memorial in background
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Wall, ditch and fencing near camp's main tourist entry gate
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Washing room interior with sinks
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- View of main memorial through trees on-site
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Underground bunkers on site
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Commemoration to the Jews of Minsk Mazowiecki
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Administrative offices and guard tower at main rail gate
- Date Created:
- 1992-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Duane Mezga Holocaust Sites Photograph Collection
