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Leatherneck: November 1964 (containing "Pacific 44"); September 1983 (containing "Peleliu--Recollections of a Pfc" by E. B. Sledge); correspondence concerning these articles; April 1985 autographed by Paul E. Ison containing "`Death Valley' Photo" with photographs by Paul E. Ison, letter from Ison to Sledge 6-17-85, 1964-1985

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: 96-38

Scope and Contents

From the Accession:

This collection contains notebooks, memorandums, Marine Corps records, and a portion of the original outline that formed the basis for With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa, Sledge's memoir of his service in those campaigns during World War II. Many letters to Sledge commenting on With the Old Breed contain wartime remininscences of soldiers who also served in the Pacific in World War II. The collection includes photographs including World War II era photos of his platoon, contemporary photographs of Peleliu and Okinawa, and photographs of Veteran's groups. It also contains articles by Sledge and other authors concerning World War II in the Pacific, clippings relating to the 50th Anniversary of World War II, correspondence (including wartime correspondence) and artifacts.

Dates

  • Publication: 1964-1985

Extent

From the Accession: 3.8 Cubic Feet (3 record center boxes; 1 oversize flat box; 1 document tube)

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732