Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the
Claire Thornton Oral Histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College 2016-2017
Cage 5091
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Thornton, Claire
- Title
- Claire Thornton oral histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College
- ID
- Cage 5091
- Date [inclusive]
- 2016-2017
- Extent
- 0.05 linear feet of shelf space, 1 folder and digital files
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The Claire Thornton Oral Histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College consists of five digitally recorded oral histories of individuals who attended Washington State College (later, Washington State University) on the G.I. Bill. Thornton used the oral histories as source materials for her 2016 Washington State University honors thesis. The physical collection contains signed permission forms and a summary of the digital collection.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]. Claire Thornton Oral Histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biographical Note
Claire Thornton graduated from Washington State University in 2016. Her honors thesis titled "The GI Bill at WSC (Washington State College)" passed with distinction. The oral histories include interviews with David and Bernadine Berglin, Eloise Frank, Lenna Harding, Virginia Boettcher, and Orin Swanson.
Scope and Content
The Claire Thornton Oral Histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College consists of five digitally recorded oral histories and the release forms signed by the interviewees. The oral histories reflect the experiences of each of the interviewees at Washington State College following World War II. The bulk of the collection is stored in MASC's digital archives and is accessible on-site. The physical collection contains the release forms and a brief article on Thornton's work.
Arrangement
The collection maintains its original order.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2017
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
No known restrictions apply to this collection.
Acquisition Information
The Claire Thornton Oral Histories on the G.I. Bill at Washington State College was donated to Washington State University Libraries by Claire Thornton in 2017 (MS.2017.02).
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Steven Bingo in 2017.
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Subject(s) :
- Berglin, Dave
- Berglin, Bernadine
- Boettcher, Virginia
- Frank, Eloise
- Harding, Lenna
- Swanson, Orin
Subject(s)
- United States. Montgomery G.I. Bill
- Washington State University -- History -- Sources
- Washington (State)
- Colleges and Universities
- Military