Veterans History Project
On Veterans' Day in 2005, CCPL began interviewing local veterans as part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. More than 80 interviews have been added to our collection as well as submitted to the Library of Congress.
Interviews in our collection:
Are you a wartime veteran or a homefront civilian who supported the Armed Forces or do you know someone who is? We would be pleased to interview you as part of the Veterans History Project, please call 513-724-1070 or 513-735-7188 to set up an interview time. Every interviewee will receive a DVD of his/her interview.
Interviews are conducted on the first Wednesday of the month from 12:30 - 3:30p.m. at the Clermont County Veterans Services Commission.
Veterans Speak about the Project
"This has been a very enjoyable experience. ...made it very easy for me to feel comfortable and to talk. I really am so glad I did this for my family." Roy Abrams - WWII
"I've been interested in taking part in th eproject for awhile. I'm glad I finally did even though I didn't think I had a lot to say. Thanks for doing this." Hugh Nichols - WWII & Korean War
Links
Veterans' Service Commission: Invaluable source of information and assistance for Clermont Co. veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of America: Local chapter of VVA that meets monthly at the Union Twp. Civic Center.
Veterans of Foreign Wars: Local post of the VFW.
Clermont Yellow Ribbon: Local group supporting troops serving all over the world.
Stars and Stripes: Daily newspaper serving the military.
National Archives and Records: Service records and how to request them.
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations: Up to date databases related to veterans service organizations.
American Veterans Aid Fund: A non-profit organization that assists veterans.
Ohio Department of Veteran Services: Information and assistance for Ohio veterans.
Operation Military Spotlight: View photos from the event honoring veterans.
Remembering Our Heroes: View photos from the library event honoring veterans.
Resources @ Your Library
Expert Resumes for Military - to - Civilian Transitions by Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark.
Expert Resumes for Military - to - Civilian Transitions (electronic resource) by Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark.
Military - to - Civilian Career Transition Guide: The Essential Job Search Handbook for Service Members by Janet Farley.
Uncle Sam's Shame: Inside Our Broke Veterans Administration by Martin Kantor.