Oral history interview with Timothy J. Cronin, [sound recording], 1994.

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Oral history interview with Timothy J. Cronin, [sound recording], 1994.

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Timothy J. Cronin, an Oconomowoc, Wisconsin native, discusses his career as a pilot in the Air Force in World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 32 p.Military papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

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