Content Description This collection consist of an audiocassette tape and transcript of an oral interview conducted by Dr. Edward Dees of his uncle Authur Dorsey, World War II Merchant Marine Veteran. Dorsey describes his battle against segregation and personal experiences as chief radio operator on board the USS Dan Beard as it was torpedoed off the British Isles on December 10, 1944 with a loss of 51% fatalities. Also included is a newspaper article on the Dan Beard and a photographic reprint of the...

Scope and Contents The Morris Reynaud oral history interview chronicles Reynaud's participation in the Bonus Expeditionary Force, more commonly known as the Bonus March on Washington or Bonus Army of 1932. The collection includes an audio recording of Reynaud's 1978 interview with Glenda B. Stevens, a typescript transcription of the interview, and a 1979 newspaper article on Reynaud's involvement in the Bonus March. Morris Reynaud, interviewed by Glenda B. Stevens, briefly describes his upbringing,...