Title: Richard P. Rivard Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1941-1945

Creator:

• Rivard, Richard P.

Call Number: River Falls Mss FB

Quantity: 0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes) and 1 compact disc

Repository:

This collection is managed jointly by the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections and the University Archives and Area Research Center, Chalmer Davee Library, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Archival Locations:

UW-River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library / River Falls Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Papers, bulk 1941-1945, consisting of World War II journals kept by Richard P. Rivard, of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, chronicling his training at Camp Haan, California, with the 215th Coast Artillery (AA), Battery D, time stationed in Kodiak, Alaska and in the European theater. An undated manuscript illustrated with photographs and ephemera, which he based upon his journals, details his time in Europe and his homecoming (Days of the War in Europe: January 1 to April 1, 1945, Volume I-II).

Note:

There is a restriction on use of this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-rf00fb

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Use Restrictions

The donor retains copyright until February 23, 2028 at which time copyright and renewal rights are granted to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

Acquisition Information

Presented by Mary Geraldyne Rivard, Glenwood City, Wisconsin, 2013. Accession Number: M2013-133

River Falls Mss FB Box   1 Folder   1	Memory book, 1941-1943
	Journals
Box   1 Folder   2	Contents list
Box   2 Folder   3-7	1941 January 4-1944 May 17
Box   2 Folder   1-6	1943 July 4-1945 October 1
Box   2 Folder   7-8	Days of the War in Europe: January 1 to April 1, 1945, Volume I-II: manuscript, undated
Digital Formats Box   2	Days of the War in Europe Physical Description: Compact disc (PDF file)