Oral history interview Bruce E. Willett [sound recording], 1996.

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Oral history interview Bruce E. Willett [sound recording], 1996.

The Chippewa Falls, Wis. native, discusses his World War II service as a radio operator with the Signal Corps and the relationship of his military experience to his post-war involvement with the peace movement.

Sound recording : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 95 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 33 p.Military Papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 95 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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