Oral History Essays 2004-05

These essays were written by University of Victoria students taking history courses where part of the curriculum is writing an oral history essay. Copies of the essays are stored in the Special Collections section of the UVic Library.

RCAF Bomber Crews
For History 394 (F01) (Dr. Cafferky)
An Essay By Matthew A. Chapman
4 January 2006

Challenges in Armoured Warfare
for History 394 (F01) – Veteran’s Oral History
Professor: Dr. Shawn Cafferky
Written by: Steve Weatherbe, December 2006

Bats and Bananas
POW experiences in German, Russian and Japanese Prisoner of War Camps during WWII

for University of Victoria History 394 (F01) – Veteran’s Oral History
Professor: Dr. Cafferky
Written by: Jude Goertzen

Warriors Remember: Aboriginal Veterans & Oral History In Canada
for University of Victoria History 394 – Veteran’s Oral History
Professor: Dr. Cafferky
Written by: Jessica Wood 4 December 2005

The Royal Canadian Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic: An Oral History
for University of Victoria History 394 – Veteran’s Oral History
Professor: Dr. Shawn Cafferky
Written by: Cameron White 13 April, 2005

Experiences Flying in the Air Force: Oral Sources in Comparison with Secondary Sources
for University of Victoria History 394 – Veteran’s Oral History
Professor: Dr. Shawn Cafferky
Written by: Jennifer Nicks