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Collection on the Persian Gulf War

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 349

Scope and Contents

The collection on the Persian Gulf War, 1991, contains documents reflecting the reactions of Augustana students in the weeks following Operation Desert Storm of the Persian Gulf War. Materials include poetry written by the students and posters containing discussions over the war.

Dates

  • Creation: 1991

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Historical Note

The Persian Gulf War was an armed conflict initiated by the United States after Iraq invaded Kuwait. Officially lasting from August of 1990 to February of 1991, the war began with the plan known as Operation Desert Shield, in which troops were charged with the defense of Saudi Arabia. Operation Desert Storm--the combat phase of the war--lasted from January of 1991 until February of that same year. The materials in this collection were created by students who attended a day-long “teach-in” held on the Augustana College campus on 24 January 1991. During this event, classes were cancelled so that students could attend a series of sessions and workshops related to the conflict in the Persian Gulf. The poems in this collection were written by audience members at a lecture given by professors Roald Tweet and Paul Olsen.

Extent

0.3 Cubic Feet (/ 1 box and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The armed conflict known as the Persian Gulf War began its combat phase in January of 1991. The reactions contained herein are the responses of Augustana students in the weeks following the initiation of Operation Desert Storm. Materials include poems and collaborative posters.

Arrangement

Original order has been maintained, with oversized documents placed in appropriate folders.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate source of acquisition unknown.

Related Materials

MSS 98 Collection of World War I publications, MSS 99 World War II collection

Processing Information

Processed by Ariana Solis, September 2015.

Title
Collection on the Persian Gulf War, 1991.
Status
Completed
Author
Ariana Solis
Date
September 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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