Oral History Interview with Douglas Coonrad
Title
Oral History Interview with Douglas Coonrad
Narrator (written)
Douglas Coonrad
Narrator First Name
Douglas
Narrator Last Name
Coonrad
Interviewer
Elena Ridker
Abstract
Douglas V. Coonrad, Class of 1967. Oral history interview documenting his college experience, including participation in the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) (specifically climbing) and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC); flight training and his time on an air base in Da Nang, Vietnam; his service in the Philippines; and the effect of the Vietnam War after returning to the United States. Specifically, Coonrad discusses his job as a lawyer and community member, dealings with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and as a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) counselor. He shares his perspective on leadership and government throughout and following his service.
Date of Interview
May 12, 2015
Subject
Military Service
Military Service (Navy)
Dartmouth Alumni
Dartmouth History
Language
English
Rauner ID
DOH-441
Rights
CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0
Interview Audio Source (MP3)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/coonrad_douglas/coonrad_douglas.mp3
Interview Transcript Source (PDF)
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/coonrad_douglas/coonrad_douglas_transcript_final.pdf
HTML
//rcweb.dartmouth.edu/DDHI/histories/coonrad_douglas/coonrad_douglas_transcript_final.html