Oral history interview with Clayton Retzer, 2000.

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Oral history interview with Clayton Retzer, 2000.

Clayton Retzer, a Superior, Wisconsin native, discusses his World War II service as a motor mechanic and warrant officer with the 4066th Truck Company.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.) ; analog, 1 7/8 ips.Videorecording : 1 videocassette (ca. 45 min.) ; sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 45 min.) ; analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 29 p.

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