Milam, Carl Hastings, 1884-1963 - Social Networks and Archival Context (original) (raw)

Carl Milam recalls his experiences during World War I. He offers general background information and shares his thoughts regarding the war. He mentions his basic training and reluctance to go to war. Other topics discussed include: his reaction to President Woodrow Wilson's declaration of war; his trip overseas; impressions of the French people; camp conditions, troop morale; his attitude toward the Armistice; the return trip to the United States; receiving his discharge; contact with other veterans; the justification of the war; race relations overseas and the rewards of army life.

From the description of Oral history interview with Carl Milam [sound recording], 1982 October 2 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 505268137

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referencedIn Walter, Frank Keller, 1874-1945. Papers, 1900-1945. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
referencedIn John Foster Carr papers, 1801-1940, 1909-1940 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf John Foster Carr papers, 1801-1940, 1909-1940 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Burton Egbert Stevenson Papers, 1900-1951 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Walter, Frank Keller, 1874-1945. Papers, 1900-1945. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
referencedIn Texas War Records Collection Organization. Texas War Records Collection, 1916-1919, 1940-1951 University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Texas War Records Collection 93-331; 87-57; 82-115; 82-110; 81-53., 1916-1919, 1940-1951 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
creatorOf Milam, Carl. Oral history interview with Carl Milam [sound recording], 1982 October 2 Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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