Record Details
Guide to the Edward E. Harpham Papers and Oral History Interview 1911-2013
Archives West
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Guide to the Edward E. Harpham Papers and Oral History Interview 1911-2013 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives; World War, 1914-1918--Veterans; Postcards--France--Specimens; World War, 1914-1918--Songs and music; Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington); Ships and Shipping; Sound Recordings; Oral Histories |
| Description | Tape-recorded interview describing the shipwreck of the troop carrier "Tuscania" on the coast of Scotland, his survival and recuperation; Edward Everett Harpham was part of the University of Washington class of 1914 in the College of Forestry. Harpham, a veteran of World War I, was aboard the troop carrier S.S. Tuscania when it was torpedoed in 1918 by the German U-Boat UB-77 while transporting American troops to Europe. Though over 200 perished in this incident, Harpham... |
| Publisher | Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries |
| Date | 1911/2013 |
| Rights |
Open to all users.; Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv98886 |
| Language | eng |
| Format |
1.93 cubic feet (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 minutes) and 1 summary) |
| Coverage | 1911-2013 |
