Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Contreni, John J.
- Abstract:
- The Contreni, John J. mss., 2015, consist of a typescript and printed issue containing Contreni's article "'A Story that Can't be Printed'" about the final ceremony held at the burial of Ernie Pyle on Ie Shima.
- Extent:
- 1 Folder
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Contreni, John J. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
John J. Contreni is a professor of history at Purdue University. His research interests include early medieval cultures with an emphasis on the manuscripts and schools of Carolingian Europe.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of a 4 page typescript by John J. Contreni of "'A Story that Can't be Printed': Ernie Pyle's Ie Shima Memorial Dedication, Dealing with Men, and Military Journalism in the Mid-Pacific During World War II" about the final ceremony held at the burial of Ernie Pyle on Ie Shima, July 2, 1945. Also includes Indiana Magazine of History, Vol. 111, No. 3, which contains Contreni's article.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2015
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Short
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1939-1945
Indiana--History - Names:
- Pyle, Ernie, 1900-1945
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Contreni, John J. mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu