Oral history interview with Francis P. Graves, [sound recording], 2006.

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Oral history interview with Francis P. Graves, [sound recording], 2006.

Francis P. Graves, a Los Angeles native, describes his experiences in Italy and France as an Army field artillery officer and a general's aide during World War II as well as his time as an Army officer during the Korean War.

Sound recording : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 110 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 31 p.Master sound recording : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 110 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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