William H. Culver, Jr. Diary
Scope and Content
The William H. Culver, Jr. (WHC) diary is cloth bound and entitled "My Stretch in the Service." In it, WHC describes his actions in training, on June 6, 1944 during the invasion, and the aftermath.
Additional information about the Naval Combat Demolition Group, their plans and operations on D-Day, and possible information on WHC is included printed out from Internet resources.
Dates
- Creation: 1944
Creator
- Culver, William H., Jr. (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
Biography of William H. Culver, Jr.
William H. Culver, Jr. (WHC) was from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a lieutenant (junior grade) in the United States Navy during World War II. His assignment was as leader of team number 2 of a Naval Combat Demolition Group assigned to Dog Green, OMAHA Beach for the Normandy beach invasion on June 6, 1944. After that operation, WHC was sent back to England and then the United States.
Extent
0.1 cubic feet
Abstract
Diary of D-Day and aftermath.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is a single item.
Custodial History
The diary was purchased by the Ohio University Libraries from a dealer in 2004. Intellectual rights were transferred to Ohio University by Culver's family in 2024.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Culver, William H. (Person)
- United States. Navy -- World War, 1939-1945 (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the William H. Culver, Jr. Diary
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Doug McCabe in October 2005
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
