Robert "Bob" Patterson McCullagh Oral History Interview

IdentifierNHF_FMPE_1992_McCullagh_Robert

Partner OrganizationFour Men of Peace and an Episcopalian

DateMay 17 1992

Description In this interview, Robert recalls being denied conscientious objector status by his draft board and appealing the decision. He recounts working at Three Rivers Camp and wanting to serve his country by participating in a semi-starvation experiment. He further discusses undergoing the phases of the experiment and the feeling of starvation. Robert also describes the attitude of conscientious objectors who were kept in camps after the war had ended.

Material TypeDigital

Duration2h 37s

Preferred CitationRobert "Bob" Patterson McCullagh, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland.

ProvenanceInterview was recorded by Dorothy Nichols; Jeanine McCullagh (wife) and Martin Smith (friend) through Four Men of Peace and an Episcopalian for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project.

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