Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1941 December 7 to 1946 March (Creation)
Extent
0.42 linear feet (1 document case)
Name of creator
Biographical history
Hugh Parker Warren was born on December 3, 1922, in Huron, South Dakota, to Charles Parker and Angie Warren. He attended South Dakota State College in Brookings and later the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, where he majored in history. His college education was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. While in the Army, Warren completed Radio Repair School and served overseas in England, France, and Germany.
After the war, he attended library school at the University of California, Berkeley. On August 11, 1951, he married Lois. Warren worked at the Chicago Public Library and the Dow Memorial Library in Midland, Michigan, before joining the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, Indiana, where he served as Personnel Services Administrator from 1963 until his retirement in 1988. He and his wife lived in South Bend for more than 40 years. Active in civic life, Warren was a member and past president of the South Bend Lions Club. He died on April 11, 2015, at the age of 92.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Memoirs compiled by Hugh P. Warren documenting his World War II service with the U.S. Army’s 3113th Signal Corps. The collection consists of seven computer printouts containing narrative text, black-and-white photographs of people and buildings, and some colored maps. The memoirs span from the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, to March 1946. Topics include wartime experiences in England, France, and Germany, as well as reactions at South Dakota State College following Pearl Harbor.
These memoirs offer a personal account of World War II through the lens of a U.S. Army signal unit member, providing insight into communications operations in the European theater. They also document the wartime atmosphere at a Midwestern college, adding a regional perspective to national and global events. The inclusion of photographs and maps enhances their historical value for researchers studying military history, personal narratives of service, and the home front during WWII.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Information request form: Ask Us!
In Copyright This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use. .sdstate.edu/sdsu-archives-and-special-collections/researcher-registration-form)
The collection is open for research, but please note that the materials in the Archives do not circulate and can only be used In the SDSU Archives and Special Collections Reading Room.
Please contact us in advance so we can prepare for your visit.
If you cannot visit the Archives in person, please reach out to us. We will do our best to help you find the information you need.
In most cases, the materials in this collection have not been digitized and are not available online.
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections supports access to the materials in its collections. However, access to some items may be restricted due to their fragile condition, donor agreements, or other considerations.
If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at: Telephone: 605-688-5094 Email: arcrefs@sdstate.edu
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction of materials from the collection is subject to the following conditions:
- Permission: Written permission must be obtained from the SDSU Archives for any reproduction, publication, or quotation of materials.
- Copyright: Users are responsible for complying with copyright laws and securing any necessary permissions from copyright holders.
- Fragile Materials: Some items may not be reproduced due to their fragile condition.
- Charges: Reproduction charges may apply, and users will be informed of any costs in advance.
-
Acknowledgment: Any reproduced material must include proper acknowledgment of the South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections as the source.
For more information or to request permission, please contact the SDSU Archives.
Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
General note
In Copyright This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Sources used
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Warren, Hugh Parker (Subject)