This set of objects showcased below tells the story of being away at war. The journey of going to war and coming home all starts here. Through these objects, people's stories are highlighted during their times away at war. From being drafted, to life while fighting, and up until their return home. These pieces help showcase the trials and tribulations of wartime sacrifice. The stories of these civilians flow just as the war did from one front to another. This brings to light the stories of a variety of different types of people and their lives while fighting a war.
Photo courtesy of the Murphy Library Digital Collections and David A. Yates.
Kayla Price, Lauren Brewer, Margaret Hansen, Missy Winter, Wyatt Molling
Created Spring 2022