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Summary Information
Victor A. Ames Papers and Photographs
1994-2000
WVM Mss 933
1.0 linear ft. (2 archives boxes and 7 oversized folders) of papers, 7 folders of photographs, 7 folders of paper prints, 1 videocassette.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum (Map)
The papers and photograph of Victor A. Ames, who worked with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.) to locate and remove mines in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the Dayton Accords (1995) that ended open warfare in the area. Included are maps of Bosnia and the surrounding areas, many of which show mine fields. Posters meant to raise awareness about mines, one of which features Superman, are in the collection along with mine recognition cards that describe the different types of mines present in Bosnia. Materials from two United Nations organizations, including the Mine Action Center, show the work being done to eliminate the threat of mines, especially the location, identification, and destruction of existing mines. Three modern methods of mine removal are highlighted in some promotional materials from private companies. Newspaper articles contain information about Ames and his service, about mine removal in Bosnia, and about Bosnia in general. A color photocopy of an informational packet given to Diana, Princess of Wales shows her signature. Photographs include many shots of mines, mine explosion sites, and mine damaged vehicles. There are also three photographs of members of the multi-national Division Salamandre practicing mine identification techniques. Also included is a short promotional video advertising a mine removal device.
English
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