• Denny, E. (1997). "From the diary of Ebenezer Denny, 1781," War For American Independence. [Online]. Available: http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/D/1776-1800/war/denny.htm (1 June 1998).

  Brief diary excerpts describing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

• Hubley, A. "Lt. Col. Adam Hubley’s Journal of Sullivan’s Expedition," War For American Independence. [Online]. Available: http://home.ptd.net/~revwar/Sullvn1.html (1 June 1998).

  Account of a military attack from Fort Pitt up the Allegheny River which was a 3 month attack on the Iroquois Nation.

• Waldo, A. (1997). "From the Diary of Albigence Waldo Surgeon at Valley Forge, 1777," From Revolution to Reconstruction. [Online]. Available: http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/D/1776-1800/war/waldo.htm (1 June 1998).

  Excerpts from the surgeon’s diary, brief entries that seem to be edited.

• Washington, G. (1998). "Letter written by General George Washington at Valley Forge," Valley Forge Homepage. [Online]. Available: http://www.libertynet.org:80/iha/valleyforge/letter.html (June 3, 1998).

  Complete transcribed text of letter written to Governor George Clinton during February of 1778 describing troop conditions at Valley Forge.

• Barden, J., Williams, M., & Womack, R., eds. (1995). " Selected Civil War Letters from the Southern Historical Collection." [Online]. Available: http://www.unc.edu/lib/mssinv/exhibits/civilwar/ (13 May 1998).

  Letters from Confederate and Union soldiers from the battlefront. Scanned images and transcribed text. From the Southern Historical Collection in the Manuscripts Department of the Academic Affairs Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This site is no longer updated.

• Boyd, L., etal. (1996)."Rose O'Neal Greenhow Papers," Women and the Civil War. [Online]. Available: http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/greenhow/ (11 May 1998).

  From the Duke University Special Collections Library. The collection is mostly correspondence with Rose Greenhow related to her activities on behalf of the Confederate States of America, and contains both scanned images and transcripts of her letters.

• Civil War Resources. [Online]. Available: http://www.vmi.edu/archives/cwsource.html (15 May 1998).

  From the Virginia Military Institutes Archives letters, diaries, papers and family histories written during the civil war. Transcribed and edited from the original manuscripts — many full text.

• Daley, G. (1996). Women and the Civil War. [Online] Available: http://odyssey.lib.duke.edu/women/civilwar.html (11 May 1998).

  Manuscript sources in the Special Collections Library at Duke University — Original manuscript collections, held in Duke University's Special Collections Library, which document women's experiences during the Civil War. (most seem to be written from a family member/citizen/friend point of view — not soldier experiences or direct war service accounts)

• Groninger, W.H. "The Civil War Memoirs of Pvt. William H. Groninger" 126th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. [Online]. Available: http://www.eaznet.com/~showers/memoirs.html (11 May 1998).

  Several decades after the war, Groninger published memoirs of his regiment's involvement in the war: The Groninger Letters. These memoirs appear at the web site of the 126th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. Transcribed text only.

• Hayes, T. (1997). Letters of the Civil War. [Online]. Available: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/7914/ (20 May 1998).

  A compilation of letters from the soldiers, sailors, nurses, politicians, ministers and journalists from the newspapers of the cities and towns of Massachusetts, April 1861- December 1865. Also have diaries, and other Civil War resources. Site is still under construction, and many areas are missing. Date index available.

• Hood, J.B. "Advance and Retreat Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies." [Online]. Available: http://www.wtj.com/pl/pages/hood.htm (13 May 1998).

  This on-line edition of Lieutenant-General John B. Hood's memoirs is based on the original 1880 edition published by Burk & M'Fetridge. Text with picture.

• Madden, D., Johnston, J., & Hoppe, S. (1998). The United States Civil War Center — Louisiana State University. [Online]. Available: http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/ (20 May 1998).

  Index to online full text biographies of people involved with the Civil War, diaries and letters, stories and recollections. An extensive site of indexed links to Civil War resources.

• Mallory, E. H. ed. "Memoir of Ben Franklin Ferris — Colorado Volunteer." [Online]. Available: http://www.lasermail.com/lasermail/bff.htm (11 May 1998).

  Transcript of a 1910 memoir, written by the editor’s great uncle. The original manuscript no longer exists, this was taken from a copy of the original. Accounts include the author’s and his brother’s experiences in the western civil war, and the Mexican civil war.

• Smith, L.K. (1996). "American Civil War Resources in the Special Collections Department of the University Libraries at Virginia Tech." [Online]. Available: http://scholar2.lib.vt.edu/spec/civwar/cwhp.htm (15 May 1998).

  Selection of online resources from the Civil War Special Collections includes letters, memoirs, scrapbooks and images. Some transcribed manuscripts.

H-Civwar. [Online]. Available: http://h-net2.msu.edu/~civwar/ (20 May 1998)

Discussion group run by Humanities and Social Sciences Online run by Michigan State University. Instructions for subscription and use available.

• Asendorf, J.H. "The Diary of John Henry Asendorf - The Story of a Pennsylvania Volunteer During the Philippine Insurrection (1898-1899)." [Online]. Available: http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Marina/3749/diary/diarytoc.htm (22 May 1998).

  Transcription of original text maintained and edited by Asendorf’s grandson. Site uncompleted, transcription still in progress.

• "Battle of Manila Bay - May 1, 1898," The Spanish American War Centennial War Site. [Online]. Unavailable: http://www.spanamwar.com/mbay.htm (20 May 1998).

  Accounts of one of two major American battle victories during the Spanish American War. Memoirs of two admirals, a Spanish civilian and two American soldiers. Some excerpts, some complete accounts. Text only, no graphics.

• Crane, S. (1998). "Stephen Crane." [Online]. Available: http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/crane.html (22 May 1998).

  Biographical website of Stephen Crane at the Library of Congress. This website is mostly about Crane, the author, but also contains excerpts of magazine articles written during the Spanish American War while he worked as a war correspondent.

• Halstead, M. (1998). "The Story of the Philippines." [Online]. Available: http://www.univie.ac.at/Voelkerkunde/apsis/aufi/murat.htm (22 May 1998).

  Portions of an online book written by war correspondent, Marat Halstead, which was originally published in 1898.

• Sigsbee, C.D., Rowe, J., Blandin, J.J. "Destruction of USS Maine — Crew Remembrances," The Spanish American War Centennial War Site. [Online]. Available: http://www.spanam.simplenet.com/mainelos.htm (22 May 1998).

  Three entries of crew members’ accounts of the sinking of the USS Maine. Text only. Short bibliography included.

• Turner, J.J. "The Campaign in Cuba as Remembered by Sergeant John J. Turner, USV," The Spanish American War Centennial War Site. [Online]. Unavailable: http://www.spanamwar.com/jjt3.htm (22 May 1998).

  This is an article written by Sergeant John J. Turner, which appeared in the June 28, 1918 issue of the Beverly Evening Times, Beverly, Massachusetts. According to the website, article was edited for punctuation, style and clarity

• Cosmos, G. ed. "Marine Flyer in France - The Diary of Captain Alfred A. Cunningham

  November 1917 -- January 1918." [Online]. Available: http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/marines/cunning/flyer.html (22 May 1998).

  This diary recounts the experiences and impressions of Captain Alfred Austell Cunningham, the first Marine aviator, during his tour of British and French aviation facilities in November and December 1917. Transcribed from the original text with pictures.

• Johnston, C. L. (1998). "Life at Camp Funston Reflections of Army Sergeant Charles L. Johnston." [Online]. Available: http://www2.okstate.edu/ww1hist/ (26 May 1998).

  Site maintained by author’s son who has edited for grammar and spelling from the original text, with some personal discussion(s) removed. Pictures included.

• Rickenbacker, E. "Fighting the Flying Circus." [Online]. Available: http://www.wtj.com/pl/pages/rick.htm (22 May 1998).

  This on-line version of Eddie Rickenbacker's account of his experiences during World War One is from the original version published by Stokes in 1919. Unable to tell whether this is a complete version or selections from the original. Some pictures available also.

• Stevenson, W.Y. (1996). "William Yorke Stevenson, Section No. 1, American Ambulance." [Online]. Available: http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/memoir/stevensn.htm (22 May 1998).

  Diary excerpts drawn from: William Yorke Stevenson, Section No. 1, American Ambulance, At The Front In A Flivver (Boston &NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1917), photographs, 257 pp., and its continuation in the second volume: From "Poilu" To "Yank", Houton Mifflin, 1918, photographs, 209 pp. Transcribed from the original text with pictures.

• Coppersmith, M.D. (1996). "When Victory Is Ours: Letters Home from the South Pacific 1943-1945." [Online]. Available: http://www.topshot.com/dh/Victory.html

  (27 May 1998).

  Letters, photographs and documents of Lt. Cmdr. Morris D. Coppersmith, abridged from the original 85,000 words.

• Docken, D., etal. (1997). "Eyewitness Accounts — from the 70^th Infantry Division." [Online]. Available: http://www.trailblazersww2.org (12 May 1998).

  Personal accounts from one divisions experiences in WWII. Pictures included.

• Houser, J.R. (1998). "I Never Had It So Good," World War II Scrapbook. [Online]. Available: http://www.nb.net/~jrh/ww2scrap.htm (11 May 1998).

  Personal site maintained by WWII veteran John R. Houser. Memoirs, letters, diary entries along with photographs, and various documents relating to Houser’s WWII service.

• LoPinto, W. "Go Home Little Finfinella." [Online]. Available: http://www.caeconsultants.com/wasp/page.htm (27 May 1998).

  The story of a W.A.S.P. available directly to the public online — either through email or in diskette form. Biographical account of the author’s experiences as a WASP - Women’s Airforce Service Pilots.

• Mooney, J. ed. (1997). "The 71^st Came to Gunskirchen Lager," The 71^st Infantry at Gunskirchen Lager, Austria." [Online]. Unavailable: http://remember.org/mooney/gunskirchen-intro.html (11 May 1998).

  From a pamphlet/booklet produced by the U.S. Army of an account of the 71^st Infantry Division’s arrival at the Northern Austrian concentration camp. Contains descriptive accounts from liberating soldiers, graphic images including photos and drawings of what was found at the camp.

• "Oral History Project," The Drop Zone Virtual Museum. [Online]. Available:

  http://www.thedropzone.org/ (13 May 1998).

  This site maintains a vast collection of WWII artifacts, including personal memoirs and narratives from veterans, oral histories, scrapbooks and many pictures.

• Rarey, D., ed. (1995). "George Rarey's Journals of the 379th Fighter Squadron." [Online]. Available: http://www.rarey.com/sites/rareybird/index.html (26 May 1998).

  Cartoon journals of a WWII fighter pilot. Journal entries and cartoon drawings also have annotated text by family members.

• Wood, L.P., ed. (1997). "What Did You Do During the War, Grandma? - An Oral History of Rhode Island Women during World War II." [Online]. Available: http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html (11 May 1998).

  Written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown High School, Rhode Island, originally done in 1989 then updated, digitized and made available on the WWW through a grant from Michigan State University. Includes commentary, text of original interviews and one interview in Real Audio format.

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• Garvey, M., etal. "Recollections from the Front," Korean War Project. [Online]. Available: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/frontline.htm (14 May 1998).

  An assortment of personal accounts and memoirs of the Korean War, including poetry, diary entries, magazine articles and stories. Some pictures included.

• Rowle, A.A. (1997). "Korea-POW: A Thousand Days With Life On Hold 1950-1953." [Online]. Available: http://www.tcsaz.com/koreanwar/rowley.html (26 May 1998).

  While this site is mostly advertising for the book by the same name, it does contain the preface in its entirety with pictures.

• Boyer, S. etal. (1998) "Narratives," Vietnam War Internet Project Personal Narrative Page. [Online]. Available: http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/shwv/pnar-top.html (14 May 1998).

  First person accounts and oral history of the Indochina Wars and their aftermath. Selections include memoirs of combat veterans, medical staff, and the use of illegal drugs by military personnel. Seem to be written originally for this web site.

• Cross, W. (1996). "The Pheons Page Two -The Memoirs of a Vietnam Veteran," The Pheons. [Online]. Available: http://www2.okstate.edu/wcross/memoirs.html (26 May 1998).

  Memoirs of a Vietnam Vet including images — both pictures and graphics — battle accounts, cultural descriptions and personal commentary

• Dier, T. ed. (1998). "Stories," Tom Dier’s Vietnam Homepage. [Online]. Available: http://greene.xtn.net/~wingman/stories.htm (14 May 1998).

  Personal collection of various veterans’ Vietnam experiences. Also includes the account of a Vietnamese soldier’s death, written by his wife — translated into English, with some Vietnamese remaining.

• Heller, U.R. (1996). "Images of War." [Online]. Available: http://www.ionet.net/~uheller/vnbktoc.shtml (11 May 1998).

  One soldier’s writings on his experiences leading up to and during his military service in Vietnam. Photos included.

• Litt, M.K. ed. (1997). "Women in Vietnam - Interviews, Articles, First Person Accounts." [Online]. Available: http://www.illyria.com/vnwomen.html (11 May 1998).

  Stories, poems, memoirs, tributes to women who served during the Vietnam War — with photographs.

• McBride, W.G. (1997). "Remembrance," Vietnam Veterans Home Page. [Online]. Available: http://www.vietvet.org/thepast.htm (26 May 1998).

  Articles, poems, memoirs, diaries of Vietnam experiences from veterans, their families and friends. Includes a glossary of slang used in the writings at this the site — and used during the Vietnam Conflict.

• "Vietnam Veteran’s War Stories." [Online]. Available:

  http://www.war-stories.com(19 May 1998).

  Index to over 140 stories written by Vietnam Veterans.

• Friesen, B.H. (1998). "Fratricide at Umm Hajul." [Online]. Available: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2061/frat.html (28 May 1998).

  First hand account of a friendly fire incident and the subsequent cover up. Includes other pertinent military documents and information.

• O’Hara, S. (1998). "Desert Storm — The Soldiers," Desert Storm.com [Online]. Available: http://www.desert-storm.com/soldiers/

  Personal stories, narratives, poems, letters and graphics from the Gulf War. Also includes Iraqi Soldier’s diary. Visitors to the site are encouraged to submit their own stories.

• Payne, P. (1998). "Desert Storm Star Log." [Online]. Available: http://www.mindspring.com/~papayne/log.html (27 May 1998).

  Presentation of events aboard a guided missile cruiser during the Gulf war. Entries are from an unofficial log kept by the ship’s officers and crew during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Photographs included.

• Truong, H. "Desert Storm Memoirs." [Online]. Available:

  http://www.logiko.com/desert/ (14 May 1998).

  Author was a licensed practical nurse, ambulance and truck driver during the Desert Storm Operation. Site includes narratives and photographs.

• Waybright, D. "Desert Storm Journal." [Online]. Available: http://www.fifthround.com/g-day.htm

  Journal entries, photos and military facts from the papers of the author. Time span begins with the author’s unit’s activation through their return to the United States. Contains excerpts only from the 245 complete journal pages.