Clarence J. Riviere Combat Mission Diary
Scope and Contents
This collection dates from 1943 to 1944 and spans one folder. The collection comprises photocopies of the combat mission diary kept by 1st Lieutenant Clarence J. Riviere during World War II. The diary includes descriptions for 54 missions conducted in the Pacific Theater between October 1943 and June 1944.
Dates
- 1943-1944
Creator
- Riviere, Clarence J., 1919-2001 (Person)
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical / Historical
First Lieutenant Clarence J. Riviere (1919-2001) was a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana. During World War II, Lt. Riviere flew over fifty missions in the South Pacific, engaging in both reconnaissance and combat. Following his service in World War II, he owned and operated the Riviere Insurance Agency in Thibodaux.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Sensitive Materials Statement
This collection may contain material(s) with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Ellender Memorial Library and Nicholls State University assume no responsibility.
Creator
- Riviere, Clarence J., 1919-2001 (Person)
- Title
- Clarence J. Riviere Combat Mission Diary
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu