Explore Toledo’s WWII Legacy Toledo played a vital role in World War II, both on the home front and overseas. Journalist and author Vince Guerrieri will honor the work of the late Joseph P. Boyle, Jr., a beloved Waite High School history teacher and author of the five-volume series Toledo’s War (University of Toledo Press, 2024).About the Book and Award Boyle’s five-volume Toledo’s War is the definitive account of Toledoans’ WWII experience. It won the Local History Publication Award, Book Category, Independent Division. Guerrieri will share Boyle’s research process, highlight stories from the books and reflect on Boyle’s impact on local historical scholarship.Attendees will gain insight intoToledo’s contributions to the WWII effortPersonal stories of local soldiers and familiesBoyle’s approach to researching and preserving this historyWhy Toledo’s WWII experience remains relevant todayWhy Attend This event is perfect for history enthusiasts, students, researchers and community members interested in Toledo’s unique past.Presented by the Center for Archival Collections (CAC) This talk is part of the Local History Publication Award Lecture Series, hosted by the CAC at BGSU University Libraries.