Oral history interview with Edward H. Knop [sound recording], 2005.

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Oral history interview with Edward H. Knop [sound recording], 2005.

Ed Knop speaks of his family's lineage in Wisconsin, his Army training and assignments prior to being discharged in February, 1946. Knop talks about his Reserve units, subsequent reunion efforts and working for the Post Office until retirement.

Transcript : 12 p.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.

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