Oral History: Robert Sweeney, 317th Sanitary Train, 92nd Division, AEF

1980-05-23

National WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial
Kansas City, United States

Interview recorded with Robert L. Sweeney, African American veteran in World War I with the 317th Sanitation Train, 92nd Division in France, concerning his experiences overseas as a supply clerk.

2 tapes interviewed with William Knox; sides 2 and 3 relate to Mr. Sweeney. Interview has been transcribed. Interviewed by Mark Beveridge, curator, and Elizabeth Pessek, Archivist, May 23, 1980 at the Liberty Memorial. Tapes have 30 minutes each side. Side three of the tapes relates to Mr. Knox (1980.117.0) and Mr. Sweeney's post war years in Kansas City.

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  • Title: Oral History: Robert Sweeney, 317th Sanitary Train, 92nd Division, AEF
  • Date Created: 1980-05-23
  • External Link: Full Transcript
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