Overview of the Donald E. MacDonald printed diary : "My buttons are in the way" : a soldier's diary of war time experiences on Anzio Beach-head, Italy

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Title: Donald E. MacDonald printed diary : "My buttons are in the way" : a soldier's diary of war time experiences on Anzio Beach-head, Italy, 1944
Date (inclusive): 1992
Collection Number: 93029
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 volume (88 p.) (1 folder) (0.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Relates to American military operations in Italy, especially at Anzio Beach, during World War II. Privately printed in 1992.
Creator: MacDonald, Donald E., 1909-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1993.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Donald E. MacDonald printed diary : "My buttons are in the way" : a soldier's diary of war time experiences on Anzio Beach-head, Italy, 1944 [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Corporal, United States Army; member, Company F, 179th Infantry Regiment, 1944.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to American military operations in Italy, especially at Anzio Beach, during World War II. Privately printed in 1992.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy
Anzio, Battle of, Anzio, Italy, 1944
United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 179th