William W. Boddington oral history [sound recording].

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William W. Boddington oral history [sound recording].

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Boddington talks about his childhood, his family, skiing, and participation in the Olympics. He also discusses in detail World War II breaking out, basic training, joining the mountain ski troops, going to Italy and participating in some of the key fighting of the 10th Mountain Division. After detailing his experiences during the war he talks about coming home and about the beginning of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. An epilogue by the interviewer tells of the death of Mr. Boddington which happened shortly after the interviews took place.

3 sound cassettes (150 minutes): analog, mono ; 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. + index sheet.

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8177017

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Collaborative Digitization Project (Denver, Colo.)

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