Oral history interview with Norman Mailer, 2004 August 25.

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Oral history interview with Norman Mailer, 2004 August 25.

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Interview with Norman Mailer, novelist and Army veteran (Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, 112th Cavalry, Texas National Guard), concerning his various reminiscences based on his experiences in the Philippines during World War II. Comments about Army life in general; jungle patrols; observations on the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, September 2, 1945, the role of his wartime experiences in his novel, The Naked and the Dead.

47 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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