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type: Institution
finding aids: The Institute is currently in the process of creating publicly accessible finding aids for its holdings, which can be found on their Special Collections page. The Institute's collections supported a number of publications and media projects, including the History Channel documentary series, The Color of War.
general context: Since its founding, the Institute has continued to enable thousands of veterans to preserve their legacies of service.
records management and collecting policies: The collections of primary resources now total almost 7,000, largely in the form of personal papers. They are contained in nearly 800 cubic feet of paper documents, 75 cubic feet of photographs, 382 linear feet of books, more than 600 maps, paintings, and magazines, and 300 cubic feet of artifacts.
research services: While Archon still represents a small portion of the holdings, you can find more collections by submitting a formal research inquiry to the staff at ww2@ww2.fsu.edu. As a result of a gift from the late Thomas S. Cundy, Sr., the Institute offers a [travel grant](https://ww2.fsu.edu/research-opportunities/cundy-travel-grant) to Tallahassee for research in the Institute’s Collections. A long-term goal of the Institute is to provide pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship for the study of the Second World War.
sources: ClaimsCon'06
sources: Institute on World War II & the Human Experience [website](https://ww2.fsu.edu/mission-statement)
opening hours: From Monday through Friday: 08:30 - 16:00.
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general description: The Institute maintains a collection of diaries, letters, photographs, memorabilia, and comparable materials related to the everyday experiences of the participants in World War II. The commitment of the Institute to research and public awareness is demonstrated through public access to the collection and community outreach programs.
history: Founded in 1997 by the late Dr. William Oldson, the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience strives to preserve the photographs, letters, and artifacts of service members and their families.
name: Institute on World War II and the Human Experience