General William W. Buchanan oral history transcript

General William W. Buchanan oral history transcript

Descriptive Summary

Title: General William W. Buchanan oral history transcript
Creator: Frank, Benis M.
Inclusive Dates: after 1969
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 items)
Collection Number: ms691
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the transcript of a taped interview with retired Brigadier General William W. Buchanan, conducted by Mr. Benis M. Frank, for the Marine Corps Oral History Program (1969). The interview concerns Buchanan's career in the Marine Corps, including his World War II experiences at Tarawa, Saipan, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. Also included is a typewritten letter (dated February 22, 1971) from F.C. Caldwell, explaining the transcript and the Oral History Program established by the United States Marine Corps.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

General William W. Buchanan oral history transcript, ms691, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2018.


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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Transcript and letter

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