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French--Algeria--History--20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James R. Green papers

 Collection — Single Folder Collections - 2017 Box 2 (17.0028-17.0036), Folder: 17.0031-Folder 1
Identifier: 17.0031
Scope and Contents

This collection relates to James R. Green, a private. The collection contains an official spiral-bound photo album chronicling the installation of military motor vehicle assembly plants in Algiers by American soldiers, then transferred to the French. Also included is a letter summarizing the contents of the book and multiple copies of a commendation Private Green received for his work in Algiers from the French Army in thanks for his service with Company F, 2nd Battalion of the 302nd Ordnance Assembly Group.

Dates: 1943; Other: Date acquired: 10/16/2017; Other: Date accessioned: 2020-05-27

Yves Knafou collection

 Collection — Box Single Folder Collections - 2011 Box (11.0001-11.0095), Folder: 11.0025 - Folder 1
Identifier: 11.0025
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of an oral history interview transcript of Yves Knafou, who served in French Algeria and France during World War II. In this extensive interview, Knafou recounts his experiences of the Second World War, but as is made clear by his answers, his memory is fragile and so must be taken with caution. At several points in the interview he contradicts himself and forgets what he had previously said.

Dates: Created: 2011; Other: Date acquired: 04/14/2011