Archive Collections
The Williamson Library preserves and shares the history of 蘑菇tv. Explore highlights from our collections, curated by the Library staff.
Note: Most of our archives are available online. Our physical archives are currently being reorganized, and in-person access is temporarily unavailable. If you are looking for a specific item or have questions about our collections, please contact the Williamson Library at (910) 788-6219. We are happy to help determine whether a digital copy or other resources are available.
Veteran’s Oral History Project
The Veterans鈥� Oral History Project began with the unanimous support of Public Law 106-380 in both the United States House of Representatives and Senate. The legislation was signed into law by President Clinton on October 27, 2000.
The Veterans鈥� Oral History Act gave the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress the authority to create a program to collect and preserve the personal stories of American war veterans. Since the enactment of Public Law 106-380, volunteers, groups, and agencies throughout the United States have been interviewing veterans and recording their stories through audio and videotapes.
In Fall 2005, 蘑菇tv (蘑菇tv) formed a committee to plan and develop a program for recording the oral histories of Columbus County and 蘑菇tv veterans. Mr. James Fowler, Dean of Students at 蘑菇tv at the time, conducted the first interview in February 2006. A copy of the videotaped interview and Biographical Data Form for each veteran is given to the Williamson Library and Library of Congress. Sharing the information provides local and nationwide access to veterans鈥� military experiences.
The local Veterans History Project Collection is on reserve at the Circulation Desk in the Williamson Library. Patrons may view the taped interviews in the Library or online through the site.
Veterans in the 蘑菇tv Collection
Below is a table of veterans included in the 蘑菇tv collection.