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Clarence J. Riviere Combat Mission Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00138

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

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

Related Materials

See also: Clarence J. Riviere materials at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, La.

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.

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

Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621