War diaries
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered collections of, and works on, war diaries. Individual war diaries are entered under the name of the war subdivided by Personal narratives, e.g., World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Rev. John P. Foley, S.J. Naval Diary Collection
Collection — Box SC063-FOLE
Identifier: SC063-FOLE
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typescript copy of the 534-page typescript diary kept by Fr. Foley documented his experience as a naval chaplain during the Second World War. The diary dates from April 1942 to January 1945. The diary mainly gives an account of his day-to-day activities while at sea but also includes battle descriptions and sermons he delivered. Additionally, his missal is included in the collection. A missal is a liturgical book containing all instructions and texts necessary...
Dates:
1942-1945
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