Research guides – Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections

Dublin Core Title Joe Denardo interview Creator Denardo, Joe Larsson, Alex Date 2008-03-24 Description 35 mins Abstract This interview is with a veteran who was in the Army Infantry. He fought Pelelieu and was also at Guadalcanal. The interview also tells about what basic training was like and what kind of basic training he endured. […]

William Carpenter interview

Dublin Core Title William Carpenter interview Creator Carpenter, William Gordon, Jeff Date 2008-04-23 Description 36 mins Abstract Carpenter was a mechanic involved with securing towns and territory behind the lines from 1944 to 1945. In this interview, Carpenter discusses war souvenirs that he acquired while in the service, including firearms, knives, books, etc. Subject World […]

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1967 Yearbook

Dublin Core Title 1967 Yearbook Creator Danbury State College Description 170 pages Date 1967 Has Version Page turner version

Colonial Systems of the World: Submarine Telegraph Connections Map

Dublin Core Title Colonial Systems of the World: Submarine Telegraph Connections Map Creator United States Treasury Department Description 17 x 26.5 inches Abstract Folding map of the World, colored to highlight the distribution of Colonies and their Colonial masters. A note at the bottom identifies the 13 countries which were then "colonial powers." At the […]

Ben Carson and James Roach at Briarwood College commencement

Dublin Core Title Ben Carson and James Roach at Briarwood College commencement Creator Stewart, Peggy Description 5 x 7", color print Abstract Backstage image of the WestConn president and Dr. Ben Carson at Briarwood College (now Lincoln College of New England, Southington, CT). Date 2003 Subject Carson, Benjamin S., 1951-